A week-long sailing adventure — fully kosher, fully Shabbat-friendly, and probably nothing like the vacation you’ve pictured. See where we sail below, or tell us a little about your group and we’ll help you plan it.
Where We Sail
On the Water & Ashore
Sailing & Seamanship
Our skipper teaches as much as you want to learn — raising sails, tying off mooring lines, reading the wind. Pick up real skills like tying a bowline, reading a compass, or knowing why speed at sea is measured in knots, all while genuinely helping crew the boat.
Dive, Snorkel and SUP
Jump straight off the boat into sparkling coves — snorkel gear is always on hand, and paddleboards are ready whenever you want to try your balance. Never dived before? We arrange it through licensed, professional dive centers, no experience required.
Hiking and touring
We can drop anchor almost anywhere, so a quiet trail, a hilltop view, or a table at a harbor taverna is always within reach. Hire a bike, arrange a local guide, or just wander — many of our stops are peaceful, off-the-beaten-track towns most tourists never see.
Typical Catamaran Layout
The catamarans we choose for kosher sailing usually have between 4 and 6 cabins with en-suite bathrooms for 8 to 12 people. You can come as a family, organize a group of friends or join one of our groups and make new friends from all over the world.
Want more space, crew & five‑star service?
Looking for more space and a full crew? We also offer kosher superyacht charters on some of the most exclusive yachts available — from 4 to 25 cabins, with a range of price points to suit. Fully crewed with gourmet cuisine and five-star service, these superyachts can come with water toys, jacuzzis, movie theatres, gyms, spas and saunas on board — the ultimate in luxury and relaxation. Split across a full boat of family or friends, the price per person can be surprisingly low. Read More…
Kosher Cuisine, Straight From the Market
Our chef and hostess run the galley, restocking at local markets along the way — fresh fish off the boat, seasonal fruit and vegetables, whatever looks best that day — into a proper dinner, cooked fresh on board. Larger boats get a full meaty and dairy menu with real variety; smaller boats keep to fish and dairy — just as delicious, and always kosher.
On a more modest budget, self-catering is available — you take over the galley for the week, cooking f
or yourself and the crew. Either way, expect real meals, not compromises — and maybe even a burger night. Every trip runs under Global Orthodox Kosher certification — read more about our kashrut policy here.
What our kosher sailors say:
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! There is nothing ‘religious’ about our trips other than 3 factors:
- The kitchen is kosher (milky)
- We tie up in a marina from Friday midday until Sunday morning
- We will cook before Shabbat and have shabbat meals together
Everyone is free to do as they wish inside their cabin on Shabbat. You are also free to go onshore and eat and drink whoever and wherever you wish and do not have to eat meals with us. We simply wish to make sure that the boat is ‘kosher’ and shabbat friendly for those who desire it.
We have a wifi router on board that provides fast internet via the cell network. Most of the time, we are in range of a cellphone tower and will have great internet but sometimes the reception will be a little weaker so plan on staying in touch with home and news but don’t plan on zoom meetings or netflix!
We make sure to tie up in a marina from Friday midday to Sunday morning. We’ll be connected up to shore power which means we can have air conditioning on the boat.. dinner will be hot but we will usually have a cold lunch. Everyone is invited to be together and eat meals together on shabbat but you are free to go off and wander around the town or do you own thing.
Lights are left on over shabbat where they are needed and the water system, although operated by pumps, is a delayed passive system which we can explain so you can decide if you wish to use them. Toilets are usually operated with a manual pump mechanism.
Should you feel more comfortable in a room off the boat for shabbat, you are welcome to go to a hotel or AirBNB nearby.
The cost varies depending on whether you join us during the low season (May or October) or the high season (June – September). The price per person will include everything on the boat…. the charter cost, food and drink for the boat (but you’ll be cooking with us!), wifi, fuel, water and boat insurance. The only additional expenses you will incur will be those that you choose off the boat including:
- Diving
- Tour guides
- Taxis
- Moped/off-road vehicle/car/bike hire
- Drink/food/coffees
You can expect the price to be in the range of EUR 2000 – EUR 5000 per person in a double room for a 7 day trip depending on location, dates and whether or not you opt for the private chef and hostess. Please be sure to fill in your details in the form below and when we have a better idea of your requirements, we will be able to give you a price.
About Us and Kosher Sailing
A Family Business, Bringing Sailing to the Kosher World
Founded by Warren Marland after qualifying as a skipper, Kosher Sailing began with a simple idea: bring the freedom of a real sailing holiday to a community that had never really been offered one. What started as a single family trip has grown into a full season of sailing across the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, still run today as a genuine family business, with Warren skippering many of the trips himself. Every detail — the kosher galley, the Shabbat-friendly pace, the mix of adventure and downtime — comes from firsthand experience of what actually makes a kosher family enjoy a week at sea.
