It Happens Today: Mano Maritime Opens the Cruise Season

The luxury ship "Crown Iris" of Mano Maritime will sail today (Thursday) from Haifa Port for a weekend in Cyprus. This will be the first cruise of the 2026 season, during which about 50 cruises ranging from 3 to 11 nights are planned through the end of December 2026.

After the ship underwent renovations and upgrades abroad in recent months, it arrived at Haifa Port earlier this week and completed preparations with about 650 crew members to welcome the approximately 1,800 passengers registered for the maiden voyage.

Moshe Mano, owner and chairman of the Mano Maritime Group: "We are happy to once again offer the Israeli public a selection of cruises to attractive destinations in the Mediterranean, in keeping with our tradition for decades." Moran Mano, CEO of Mano Maritime, adds: "The cruising public has been waiting for the season to open and has once again proven its loyalty to our brand."

On the "Crown Iris" you will find: 11 floors, 6 elevators, restaurants, bars and lounges, 2 swimming pools, 2 jacuzzis, a water slide, a cinema, a gym, a basketball court, a spa, duty-free, luxurious halls, and more.

During the cruises you will enjoy: 3 chef meals a day. Rich entertainment programs: international shows, acrobats, bouzouki music, a rock band, Israeli songs, social games, dancing, a DJ, sports activities, and more surprises. Meals are full board, Kosher under the supervision of Rabbi Yitzhak Dayan, the Chief Rabbi of the Thessaloniki community. A Kosher supervisor is present on all cruises, and there is also a synagogue on board.

For all the details:https://cruise.mano.co.il/index

(Photo: Courtesy of M.L.T)