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Golfing Hotspots in the Mediterranean with Hapag LLoyd
17 Nights | 4 Rounds | January 20 – Febuary 07 2023
Sail from Auckland – Sydney
Golf Travel Cruise presents this exceptional 17-night, 6-round golf, become captivated by the mysterious Maori culture, Tolkien’s “Shire”, fabulous whale watching, and the New Zealand fjords.
This exceptional cruise is topped off by Sydney and one of the most beautiful harbours in the world.
All the promises of a yacht and the serenity of a small resort: on board the EUROPA 2, you can enjoy the highest level of casual luxury with a maximum of 500 guests.
The ship has been awarded the coveted distinction of 5-stars-plus by the Berlitz Cruise Guide 2020.
At sea, enjoy the wide range of facilities of an exceptional ship and, on land, discover the most beautiful destinations on earth, combining both with your favourite sport.
Wake up in a different port each morning, start the day with a healthy breakfast, enjoy a game on the world’s most beautiful golf courses and finish the evening with a good drink and entertainment.
This dream holiday itinerary for golf lovers is what awaits you every day on our Golf & Cruise voyages.
New Zealand is probably the furthest place from Europe where you can look forward to the opportunity for a round of golf.
To make the most of this, some outstanding courses have been carefully selected on North Island and South Island, as well as in the south of Australia – for quality golfing down under.
Tee-off at Mount Manganui (Tauranga), New Zealand at the Mt Maunganui Golf Club, Bonnie Doon Golf Club
From above, this 18-hole course makes an unusual picture as the playing areas are laid out in parallel in a neat square.
Despite the proximity to the next hole, the generous fairways offer plenty of space to achieve a good result.
Meanwhile, there is a constant supply of spellbinding views of the Pacific.
Your next tee time will be whilst docked in Wellington, New Zealand at the Royal Wellington Golf Club.
Next tee off is in Lyttelton, New Zealand at Clearwater Golf Club.
A course with high standards.
Great expanses of water run alongside a total of eleven of the 18 holes, which lead to the extremely fast plateau greens.
Most of the final playing areas are also guarded by well-placed bunkers.
Players who can send their ball straight are at an advantage on this course.
The tee boxes are raised, providing a clear view of play from the start.
Your last round on this 17-night cruise will Sydney, Australia at the Bonnie Doon Golf Club
Not far from the opera house and Bondi Beach, 18 parkland-style holes await.
You can look forward to broad fairways, which are only partially edged by bunkers.
There are also generously designed final landing areas, which are highly modulated in places.
The 14th hole, a par 5 at 505 m (552 yards) for gentlemen and 435 m (476 yards) for ladies will be one to remember as a particular challenge.
Experience the world’s best golf courses with Hapag-Lloyd Cruises.
- Destination
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Departure Civitavecchia (Rome) to Monte Carlo
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Departure Time Embark / 6:00PM
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Return Time Disembark / 9:00AM
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Dress Code There is no set dress code on board the EUROPA 2. However, we would like to recommend smart-casual clothing for evening wear in the restaurants: Gentlemen may wish to wear a jacket or a summer suit - a tie is not necessary.
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Civitavecchia (Rome)/Italy, departure 0.00 hrs
The EUROPA 2 will be waiting to welcome you on board in the port of the Eternal City.
Porto Santo Stefano/Italy , 7.00 - 18.00 hrs
Tue 04.07.2023 Porto Santo Stefano, Italy - Argentario Golf Club
Portoferraio/Elba/Italy, 7.00 - 0.00 hrs
The island will enchant you with its pristine landscape, gorgeous beaches and charming towns. Explore one of the island's loveliest harbours in Porto Azzurro* and visit the La Chiusa vineyard*.
Livorno (Florence)/Italy, 7.00 - 20.00 hrs
Set out from Livorno to explore Florence*, a Mecca for all lovers of art and culture. Visit the Uffizi Gallery* and its works by Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo or see the Ponte Vecchio. Alternatively, head to Pisa* and the Square of Miracles where the famous Leaning Tower stands.
Portovenere/Italy , 7.00 - 18.00 hrs
Fri 07.07.2023 Portovenere, Italy - Versilia Golf Resort
Portofino , departure 17.00 hrs
The picturesque fishing village has been a magnet for international high society for decades. Spend a relaxed day in the cafes, visit the little boutiques or enjoy a lunch* including olive oil tasting at the Hotel Splendido. Or take a boat tour* to Santa Margherita and Rapallo.
Saint-Florent/Corsica/France , 7.00 - 18.00 hrs
The bay where many luxury yachts drop anchor is also known as the "Corsican St-Tropez". Saint-Florent is the ideal place for an excursion to Cap Corse* and its stunning view of the sea.
Antibes/France , 8.00 - 18.00 hrs
Mon 10.07.2023 Antibes, France - Opio Valbonne Golf Club
Monte Carlo
After one last night on board, your cruise on the EUROPA 2 comes to an end in Monte Carlo, which is brimming with glamour and luxury.
Location
In the northern Mediterranean, you'll find three golfing treasures that couldn't be more different. However, all three have one thing in common - their natural geographic features have informed the design, creating golf courses that are both fun and challenging.
Tue 04.07.2023 Porto Santo Stefano, Italy - Argentario Golf Club
Surrounded by Mediterranean maquis shrubland of evergreen sclerophyllous vegetation, exciting holes have been created here with highly modulated fairways. These features result in several slopes that need to be mastered. The course is also influenced by the wind blowing in from the sea in some weathers. Your efforts on the fairways will be rewarded with an array of head-turning views of nature and the Mediterranean Sea.
Fri 07.07.2023 Portovenere, Italy - Versilia Golf Resort
A dream golf course waiting to be conquered. Sweeping fairways with frequent changes in direction demand a tactical game. The course has an elaborate layout, neatly edged with bunkers in the relevant landing areas. And to cover any spots missed by the bunkers, an impressive 15 of the 18 fairways have a water hazard.
Mon 10.07.2023 Antibes, France - Opio Valbonne Golf Club
This course is nestled harmoniously in an unspoilt area of mixed forest. The holes created in this landscape offer reasonably wide fairways. You'll need course management to match. The final strokes are often on expansive greens with nothing to send your ball off track.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- In order to guarantee a comfortable flow of play for all golfers, we have determined a basic speed, which is sufficient for a playing time of 4.5 to 5 hours on foot (covering 18 holes with a trolley).
- Due to tournaments, renovations, etc. at the various golf clubs, our Golf & Cruise programme is subject to change at short notice.
- Golf & Cruise voyages allow all players with a handicap of 36 or less to play on courses all over the world.
- Additional courses can only be booked in conjunction with the basic package.
- The reservation of e-carts cannot always be guaranteed due to local availability and weather conditions. You may, therefore, have to play and walk just with trolleys - possibly even on hilly courses. Please consider this when planning/booking your Golf & Cruise package.
- Halfway refreshments are always ordered via the respective golf club; we have no influence on the quality of the snacks. We kindly ask for your understanding.
- When booking a Golf & Cruise package and flights through Hapag-Lloyd, we will register your golf equipment directly with the airlines – when possible and required. The current baggage regulations of the relevant airline apply. In your travel documents, which you will receive about four weeks prior to departure, you will find relevant information about this. Excess baggage fees for golf equipment are normally to be paid at check-in.
- Minimum number of participants for basic packages: 12 persons.
- Minimum number of participants for additional courses: 10 persons.
- If the minimum number of participants is not reached, cancellation will occur no later than eight weeks prior to cruise departure.
- Rental clubs for right-handed and left-handed players are available on board, subject to a surcharge.