A Boatload of First Dates

November 2005

When the ocean liner Magica sails in early 2006, it will transport several hundred "JSinglesCruisers" seeking to "Have fun. See the World. Meet your Beshert."

JSinglesCruise delivered on its slogan with two marriages in its first year of operations. Onboard, singles partake in speed-dating, elaborate glatt kosher meals and a "potential romantic week that can culminate in the start of a beautiful relationship," says Roxan Hupert, who is scheduled to take her third JSinglesCruise next January. "It is worth it even without meeting Mr. Right because cruising is a great way to see the world."

JSinglesCruise (JSinglesCruise.com) sails in tandem with its parent company, Kosherica Cruises, making it easy for families and singles to vacation together. Voyages have included Caribbean and Alaska itineraries. There are plans for a Mediterranean or Baltic cruise.