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Golf & Cruise voyages are an opportunity to explore famous golf courses around the world whilst also enjoying the atmosphere of a luxurious cruise experience in an exclusive setting with like-minded people. The golf element is modular, combining training, organisation and optional extra services tailored to the itinerary and the guest’s level of play. For more information, visit www.hl-cruises.com/golf

Besides the specially designed themed cruises – the Golf & Cruise voyages – guests have the option of adding individual packages on board on all EUROPA and EUROPA 2 routes. These range from introductory courses to training programmes for beginners and experts and even bespoke arrangements for individual parts of a cruise. Golf simulators on board allow for flexible training during days at sea, including virtual rounds on international golf courses and targeted technical training. Video analysis with high-speed cameras helps guests analyse their swings. What’s more, guests benefit from the support of a PGA golf professional, who stays on board all year round.

Golf & Cruise: bookable on selected cruises prior to departure

The selected Golf & Cruise voyages set sail for golf courses in different regions of the world. All cruises are accompanied by well-known PGA golf professionals, who lend the guests their assistance on board and on the course at each destination. The destinations range from tropical regions with fairways in the rainforest to coastal courses with striking natural landscapes. In addition to golf on a series of courses, the cruises focus on honing guests’ personal technique with the assistance of the golf simulator on board, supported by individual coaching to perfect their skills on the golf course.

Golf & Cruise package:

The basic package includes comprehensive support from PGA golf professionals as well as the full range of organisational services for the days of golf ashore. These include Warm-up sessions on the driving range, green fees and trolleys or carts (subject to availability), transfers to the golf courses with a guide, traditional food and an exclusive dinner with the PGA pro. The package also features presentations, individual training sessions with video analysis, a luggage and club service, a shoe cleaning service, a special award, a welcome cocktail and a golf gift set.

Bespoke golf arrangements can be booked on board at any time

Even outside of the Golf & Cruise voyages, guests can indulge their passion for golf at any time during the cruise and make flexible use of the services of the golf professionals on board. These can be booked on board and comprise the following services:

Golf taster package
An introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of golf for anyone who is interested in golf but inexperienced. Two training sessions with the PGA golf professional (2 x 50 minutes for one to two people, € 169)

Golf training package
Intense training for all levels of ability designed to improve technique. Six training sessions with the PGA golf professional (6 x 25 minutes, € 249 per person)

Golf a la carte
Personalised golf arrangements for individual destinations or cruise stages. These include the organisation of tee times, equipment logistics and transfers as well as (on request and at a surcharge) coaching on the course by an experienced PGA golf professional.

Golf excursions ashore
Golf excursions in small groups are available on selected cruises, where the PGA golf professional on board handles the arrangements and leads a group warm-up on the course itself.

Examples of Golf & Cruise voyages in 2027 and 2028:

The charm of the Canary Islands meets oriental magic: golf pro Stefan Quirmbach
From fairways lined with gleaming orange trees to desert courses in Morocco to the unique golf course on La Gomera: the route from Mallorca to Tenerife combines exceptional golf destinations in southern Spain and North Africa with a truly special finale on the volcanic island. This cruise is accompanied by golf pro Stefan Quirmbach, one of the most famous golf experts in Germany and long-standing President of the PGA of Germany. From 25 Oct – 6 Nov 2027 (twelve days). Bookable in the PLATINUM fare from € 5,990 per person (including early booking discount, valid until 31 Jan 2027) with double occupancy, excluding travel package to and from departure and arrival points. For more information, visit www.hl-cruises.com/EUR2722

Basic package: Four courses, € 1,890 per person: If the minimum number of twelve participants is not reached, cancellation will occur no later than eight weeks prior to departure. Please note: Handicap limit: –28 for men, –36 for ladies.

A colourful start to the year on distant shores: golf pro André Sallmann

An exceptional route with fascinating natural encounters and the sheer variety of Asian golf design awaits golfers in the Bay of Bengal. Guests play on impressive courses in Sri Lanka and Malaysia, from tropical coastal courses and spectacular rainforest fairways to sprawling parkland courses. This cruise is accompanied by André Sallmann, a former amateur and professional golfer, a long-time trainer with the German national men’s team and currently a co-trainer with Golf Team Germany. Highlights include Shangri-La’s Golf & Country Club in Hambantota, which overlooks the Indian Ocean, the Rainforest Course designed by Ernie Els at The Els Club Teluk Datai on Langkawi and the Palm Garden Golf Club near Kuala Lumpur, with its fast greens and diverse water hazards. From Colombo (Sri Lanka) to Singapore (twelve days). Bookable in the PLATINUM fare from € 5,020 per person (including early booking discount, valid until 28 Feb 2027) with double occupancy, excluding travel package to and from departure and arrival points. For more information, visit www.hl-cruises.com/EUR2801

Basic package: Three courses, € 1,890 per person: The basic package requires a minimum of twelve participants; if this number is not reached, it will be cancelled no later than eight weeks prior to departure. The handicap limit is –36.

Other Golf & Cruise voyages in 2027 and 2028

• The fascination of Africa’s south (Mallorca to Tenerife) from 25 Oct – 6 Nov 2027. For more information, visit www.hl-cruises.com/EUR2724
• Caribbean zest for life and southern charm (Nassau/Bahamas to Miami) from 21 Nov – 7 Dec 2027. For more information, visit www.hl-cruises.com/EUX2723
• Between island dreams and desert winds (Tenerife to Lisbon) from 22 Mar – 3 Apr 2028. For more information, visit www.hl-cruises.com/EUX2806
• Indulgence along the coasts of Western Europe (Bilbao to Hamburg) from 16 Apr – 28 Apr 2028. For more information, visit www.hl-cruises.com/EUX2808
• Pearls of the western Mediterranean (Tenerife to Monte Carlo) from 13 Jun – 26 Jun 2028. For more information, visit www.hl-cruises.com/EUR2811
• Coastlines like works of art (Hamburg to Malaga) from 10 Jul – 24 Jul 2028. For more information, visit www.hl-cruises.com/EUX2816
• Pintxos, poetry and pretty port gems (Leixoes/Porto to Hamburg) from 29 Jul – 11 Aug 2028. For more information, visit www.hl-cruises.com/EUR2816
• British summer finale (Hamburg to Hamburg) from 11 Sep – 27 Sep 2028. For more information, visit www.hl-cruises.com/EUR2820
• Southern Europe’s sunny mosaics (Mallorca to Tenerife) from 30 Sep – 14 Oct 2028. For more information, visit www.hl-cruises.com/EUX2823
• Africa – a dream destination (Cape Town to Cape Town) from 26 Oct – 10 Nov 2028. For more information, visit www.hl-cruises.com/EUX2825
• Mayan legends and southern charm (Miami to Miami) from 18 Nov – 3 Dec 2028. For more information, visit www.hl-cruises.com/EUR2824
• Oriental magic – glittering metropolises from 9 Dec – 18 Dec 2028. For more information, visit www.hl-cruises.com/EUX2828

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