GOLF CRUISE
Trip Highlights
- 7 unique ports plus late-night departure from Hong Kong
- Overnights in Halong Bay, Ho Chi Minh, Bangkok & Singapore
- Play Ba Na Hills, currently ranked within Golf Digest Top 100
- Play Siam Country Club, ranked 14th in Thailand
- Visit Vietnam's 3rd largest city, Da Nang
Itinerary
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Sat, Oct 31Embark Hong Kong
Embark Azamara Pursuit beginning at 6:00PM. All aboard by 8:30PM.
Welcome Cocktails & Briefing this evening. Meet your fellow participants and PerryGolf staff.
When you travel to Hong Kong, don’t forget to look up—way up— to see the 1,223 skyscrapers, more than any other city in the world. Just don’t try to find the fourth floor in any; the number is very similar to the Cantonese word for “die” so most buildings simply omit any floors that contain the number. For the best view of the iconic skyline, take a tram to the wok-shaped Peak Tower high atop Victoria Peak, which is also one of Hong Kong’s most exclusive neighborhoods. Better still, hop on the tram between Kennedy Town and Shau Kei Wan for a cost-effective and authentic city-tour.
And if all that gazing and exploring has left you feeling peckish, Hong Kong is a foodie’s dream. Michelin-starred restaurants share walls with tiny dim-sum kitchens.
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Sun, Nov 1At Sea
Today it’s time to relax and reset. Make your reservations early for The Sanctum Spa, a world-class wellness facility offering a full range of health, beauty and restorative treatments. Complimentary fitness and nutrition classes are available along with a fully equipped gym on Deck 9 offering magnificent sea views. There’s room for everyone on the Pool Deck both in and out of the sun. Service to your lounge chair is available from The Pool Bar where the attentive staff is always ready to offer an inclusive cocktail, beer, bottled water, soft drink or fresh towel. The Patio restaurant serves casual fare during the day then completely transforms itself into a sit-down al fresco dining experience at night with table linens and candles. Elegant specialty dining is available for beef at Prime C and Italian at Aqualina. Windows Café serves casual buffet dining with every imaginable choice indoors and out at the sensational Sunset Bar.
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Mon, Nov 2Halong Bay FLC Halong Bay
Today play FLC Halong Bay. FLC Ha Long Bay Golf Club opened for play in August 2017. Twenty minutes from Ha Long City and three hours from Hanoi, the 18-hole championship Schmidt-Curley designed layout offers stunning scenic ocean views over the famous UNESCO world heritage site. The golf course sits above the old town of Ha Long Bay and overlooks the spectacular limestone karst-riddled bay. The dramatic terrain offers a drastic departure from the sandy dunes of coastal Vietnamese golf sites.
Halong Bay, a World Heritage site recognized by UNESCO, covers 1,500 square kilometers and is part the Tonkin Gulf in the South China Sea. Ha Long Bay has nearly 2,000 limestone islands and islets along the surreal seascape of emerald waters.
Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, this bay is best explored by boat where you can drift among the iconic islands, stopping at highlights like Sung Sot (Surprising) Cave, where dramatic stalactites and stalagmites form otherworldly shapes. For a cultural touch, visit a floating fishing village to learn about the traditional ways of life that have persisted here for generations.
Enjoy Halong Bay on your own or via Azamara Shore Excursions®.
In Port – Halong Bay
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Tues, Nov 3Halong Bay
Another day to explore Halong Bay. Ensure you stop at Ti Top Island, where a short hike rewards visitors with panoramic views of the bay’s stunning expanse.
Enjoy Halong Bay on your own or via Azamara Shore Excursions®.
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Wed, Nov 4Da Nang Ba Na Hills
Ba Na Golf Club is located in the rolling foothills of the famed Ba Na Hills on Vietnam’s central coast, just a half hour drive from Danang. Designed by Luke Donald, former world number one, and managed by IMG, it has picked up various awards since its opening in 2016, receiving best Asia golf course at the World Golf Awards in 2020 and 2021. It is also currently ranked within Golf Digest Top 100 international courses worldwide.
Vietnam’s third largest city, Da Nang is the perfect base for day trips to both imperial Hue and charming Hoi An, two vastly different but equally worth-a-visit destinations. Perched on the picturesque Perfume River, the main attraction in Hue is its immense imperial city, a sprawling complex of temples, pavilions, moats, shops, museums, and galleries that was modelled after Beijing’s forbidden city. In contrast, Hoi An is a graceful small town with a UNESCO World Heritage Site old town filled with two-story shop houses featuring elaborately carved wooden facades—a leftover from its past as an international trading port and marketplace. Hit the streets with two feet and a heartbeat to discover the many charms of Hoi An. Fashionistas will want to visit the shops—more than 600 clothing stores can be found in this small area.
Enjoy Da Nang on your own or via Azamara Shore Excursions®.
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Thurs, Nov 5At Sea
Another day to relax at sea and explore the ship.
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Fri, Nov 6Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat
Tan Son Nhat was built to meet the increasing demand from city residents and international visitors. Nelson & Haworth Golf Course Architects have designed a top course out of the relatively flat landscape, with earth mounding, hazards, bunkers, and undulating greens a feature of every hole. Paspalum turf has been used throughout and ensures top year-round playing conditions.
Whether you call it Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City, this charming port by any other name would still be as sweet. There’s an infectious energy on the streets at all hours of the day and in nightclubs that don’t really start hopping until well after midnight. Vietnam’s largest city, HCMC—as the locals refer to it—is filled with French colonial architecture and Asian influences, creating a truly unique destination. Many of the traditional French-style homes have been converted into trendy restaurants serving Vietnamese cuisine. Be sure to try the Bahn Mi—this ubiquitous sandwich is served on French-style baguette with Vietnamese ingredients like lemon grass chicken and pickled daikon and is the ultimate form of fusion cuisine.
Enjoy Ho Chi Minh City on your own or via Azamara Shore Excursions®.
In Port – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Sat, Nov 7Ho Chi Minh
A chance to enjoy a second day Ho Chi Minh City. Still referred to as Saigon by many, Ho Chi Minh City has an energy all its own, where trendy restaurants, nightclubs, bustling markets and French colonial architecture mix with modern and Asian influences.
Enjoy Ho Chi Minh City on your own or via Azamara Shore Excursions®.
At Sea
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Sun, Nov 8At Sea
Another day to relax and enjoy the amenities of Azamara Pursuit.
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Mon, Nov 9Bangkok, Thailand Siam CC – Plantation Course
Today play Siam Country Club – Plantation Course, simply an amazing golf course. It hosted the 2009 US LGPA and the 2015 Thailand Open. Formerly a tapioca and pineapple plantation, the property’s geological and natural characteristics include rugged ravines bisecting its Paspalum fairways and mature trees augmented by landscape ground cover and plantings. The Plantation Course also features significant elevation changes that result in breathtaking sea views of Gulf of Thailand. Nothing was spared by designers Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley.
Bangkok, Thailand’s bustling capital, is situated on eleven riverside acres of verdant gardens along the banks of the grand Chao Phraya River, Anantara Riverside seamlessly blends the thrill of urban living with the serene charms of tropical luxury.
Begin your exploration at the Grand Palace, an architectural masterpiece and the spiritual heart of Thailand, home to the revered Emerald Buddha. Just a short walk away, marvel at Wat Pho, famous for its massive Reclining Buddha and its role as a center for traditional Thai massage. For a taste of local life, take a longtail boat ride through the city's intricate network of canals or visit the lively Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. In the evening, ascend to a rooftop bar for sweeping views of the glittering skyline, where the city’s energy pulses into the night.
Enjoy Bangkok on your own or via Azamara Shore Excursions®.
In Port – Bangkok, Thailand
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Tues, Nov 10Bangkok
Another day to enjoy Bangkok. Consider a tour of Jim Thompson House & Museum including one of the best preserved traditional Thai houses in Bangkok, built by the American revered for reviving the Thai silk industry, and containing numerous artifacts and antiques from Thompson’s travels across Asia.
Enjoy Bangkok on your own or via Azamara Shore Excursions®.
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Wed, Nov 11Ko Samui
Ko Samui, a tropical paradise in Thailand’s Gulf, offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural charm, making it an unforgettable island getaway.
Start your day at the iconic Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai), where the 12-meter golden Buddha statue overlooks the sea and surrounding islands. Then, venture to the enchanting Secret Buddha Garden, a hidden hillside retreat filled with intricate statues and lush greenery. Nature lovers will enjoy a visit to Na Muang Waterfalls, a picturesque duo of cascades surrounded by jungle. For a cultural twist, explore the quaint Fisherman’s Village in Bophut, where charming wooden shophouses now host boutique shops, restaurants, and a lively night market. End your day on one of Koh Samui’s pristine beaches.
Enjoy Ko Samui on your own or via Azamara Shore Excursions®.
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Thurs, Nov 12At Sea
Today it’s time to relax and reset, enjoying the amenities of Azamara Pursuit for one final day at sea before our arrival into Singapore.
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Fri, Nov 13Singapore
The site of the world's busiest port, Singapore offers everything from the Mustafa Centre (a 24-hour mall), incredible food, and nightlife.
Begin at the iconic Marina Bay Sands, where sweeping city views await at the SkyPark Observation Deck. Stroll through the futuristic Gardens by the Bay, home to the towering Supertrees and the lush Cloud Forest dome. Dive into the city’s multicultural roots at Chinatown, Little India, or Kampong Glam, each offering unique architecture, flavors, and traditions. No visit is complete without a stop at Orchard Road for world-class shopping or a river cruise along Clarke Quay, where history meets the bustling waterfront. Wind down with a visit to the dazzling light show at Marina Bay before enjoying Singapore’s legendary street food at a hawker center.
Enjoy Singapore on your own or via Azamara Shore Excursions®.
In Port – Singapore
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Sat, Nov 14Disembark Singapore
Disembark Azamara Pursuit at 9:00AM.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Golf Courses
Ship
Azamara Pursuit
Specialty Restaurants
The Sanctum Spa
The Sunset Bar
Life Onboard
Owners Suite
Club Spa Suite
Azamara Cruises Ships
Click here to view more information about the intimate-sized ships of Azamara Cruises
Inclusions
Cruise Fare
- Accommodation in the suite or stateroom of your choice subject to availability
- All onboard meals, soft drinks, tea, coffee, and select standard spirits, beers, and wines in a variety of restaurants, cafes and bars
- An option to dine, at a modest supplement in either of the ship's two speciality restaurants, The Prime C Restaurant and the Aqualina Mediterranean Restaurant (complimentary for suite guests)
- Gratuities for housekeeping, dining and bar staff
- Shuttle service to and from port communities where available
- AzAmazing EveningsSM event
Golf Package
- Green fees and starting times for number of rounds as indicated and shared use of golf cart and/or caddies where available (refer to Itinerary for cart & caddie availability by course)
- All transfers to and from the scheduled golf courses in luxury air conditioned coaches
- Practice range facilities and golf balls where available
- Transportation, handling and cleaning of golf equipment for duration of voyage
- Welcome & Farewell cocktail parties onboard plus “Golfers Social” gatherings onboard where scheduling permits
- Light lunch at each golf course plus open bar for select standard beers, wines and spirits
- Casual tournament format with awards on one day
- All gratuities for golf related staff including drivers and golf bag handling staff
- Full-time PerryGolf program manager onboard and onsite at each golf venue
Important Information
- Golf Handicap Limit: Our golf tours and cruises visit courses with varying challenges, requiring players to meet a certain standard. To ensure an enjoyable experience among like-minded golfers, we set maximum handicaps of 28 for men and 36 for women.
- Golf Courses: Course lineup may be subject to change if a club hosts a conflicting event or for other reasons. In such cases, PerryGolf will endeavor to arrange a comparable course and notify guests promptly.
Not Included
- Airfare to/from destination
- Travel protection
Pricing
Select your cruise cabin and golf package to instantly view your total trip price.
1. Select number of travelers
Pricing tool is for single cabin purposes only. Please select a maximum of two travelers.
2. Select Cabin
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Suite 4 options from $10,509 per person
StateroomCategoryAvailabilityRate/personClub World Owners SuiteCWSold outClub Ocean SuiteCOAvailable$16,979Club Spa SuiteSPAvailable$15,149Club Continent SuiteN1Available$10,789Club Continent SuiteN2Available$10,509
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Veranda 6 options from $5,809 per person
StateroomCategoryAvailabilityRate/personClub Veranda PlusP1Available$6,659Club Veranda PlusP2Available$6,509Club Veranda PlusP3Available$6,349Club VerandaV1Available$6,119Club VerandaV2Available$5,959Club VerandaV3Available$5,809
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Oceanview 4 options from $4,909 per person
StateroomCategoryAvailabilityRate/personClub Oceanview04Available$5,399Club Oceanview05Available$5,229Club Oceanview06Available$5,069Club Oceanview08Available$4,909
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Interior 4 options from $4,269 per person
StateroomCategoryAvailabilityRate/personClub Interior09Available$4,729Club Interior10Available$4,559Club Interior11Available$4,479Club Interior12Available$4,269
3. Select Golf Package
4 Round Program
Ba Na Golf Club: Danang, Vietnam, Siam Country Club – Plantation Course, FLC Halong Bay
$3,195 / Golfer
Total Package price: Select options above
Your Selections
- Please select from the options above.
Please refer to the Reservation Form for details regarding Deposit, Payment, Cancelation and Travel Insurance.
Book early: Secure the best suites and staterooms at best price. Cancellation fee is only $200 per person up to 300 days before departure.
FAQs
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What is PerryGolf's Golf Cruise background?
We have operated golf cruises since 1997 on a variety of vessels with the expertise developed providing custom land tours since 1984. In 2011 we offered our first golf cruises with Azamara Cruises whose fleet of 4 ocean liners have proven ideal for the purpose. Their fleet of boutique hotels at sea for less than 700 guests are large enough to offer every amenity yet small enough to navigate smaller harbors for premium docking space. Today we are delighted to partner exclusively with Azamara Cruises for our year-round schedule of worldwide golf cruises.
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Where do the golf cruises operate?
Our current portfolio includes voyages to the British Isles, the Baltic Sea, Norway, the Mediterranean, Australia & New Zealand plus South Africa.
The highest profile of these is our annual British Isles Cruise which combines attendance to the final weekend of The Open with play at collection of the finest and most revered golf courses of the British Isles.
While our golf cruise roster varies, as do the golf courses we visit, guests can expect to play many of the finest and best known courses around the world. Some of the venues which regularly feature in our cruises include:
- Portmarnock
- Royal Birkdale
- Gleneagles
- Royal Portrush
- Royal County Down
- Ailsa Course Turnberry
- Royal Dornoch
- Bro Hof Slot
- The Estonian
- Gorki Golf Club (Russia)
- Valderrama
- PGA Catalunya
- Terre Blanche
- Pevero
- Yas Links
- The Emirates
- Kauri Cliffs
- Cape Kidnappers
- Jacks Point
- New South Wales
- Fancourt
- Leopard Creek
- Buenos Aires Golf Club
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What format do the golf cruises follow?
Our golf cruises are a fully managed all-inclusive experience, delivered in a way that ensures exceptional guest satisfaction. All golf related arrangements and logistics are managed in advance and onsite by PerryGolf. Typically (although it varies dependent on individual itineraries), the golf cruise program will schedule golf on just over half of shore days, allowing golfers a balance of golf and sightseeing activities. Beyond golf, guests are free to explore on their own arrangements or via a variety of excellent shore excursion programs provided by our cruise partners. The ethos of the golf cruise program is to ensure the high level of service which guests enjoy onboard is extended to the golf experience off the ship. The program creates a stress free environment, allowing guests to relax and enjoy their cruise and the opportunity of playing some of the world’s finest and most memorable golfing venues, and to do so in the company of existing or like minded new found friends.
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What is included in the price of the Golf Cruise?
Our golf cruises are as all-inclusive as it is possible to be. Onboard, all accommodations, meals, entertainment, open bar (selected beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks) and gratuities are included. Off the ship, all greens fees, cart fees (or caddies at certain venues – excludes caddie gratuity), ground transportation, range balls, box lunch, open bar at respective clubhouses and gratuities are included.
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Should I take out travel insurance?
PerryGolf strongly recommends that you have luggage, accident and trip cancellation insurance. It is important for your own self-interest and protection that you make certain you have adequate coverage. Full details of the Travel Insurance that PerryGolf can make available to you is available here.
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What is a typical golf cruise group size?
The typical group size is approximately 40 golfers, with on average a further 10 non-golfing spouses.
Our cruises that include attendance to The Open are larger with approximately 150 golfers and a further 50 non-golfing spouses.
Some guests join our cruises as relatively self contained groups, eg 2 or 4 couples who know each other, and they will have their own golfing partners already arranged. Other guests travel as individual couples or single travelers and are seeking to meet and play golf with other guests. We will arrange golf pairings for these guests and through this a great many friendships are born. Non-golfing spouses are also perfectly catered for with a range of shore excursions available.
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What is a typical golf day?
We manage each guest’s golf equipment from start to finish. The equipment will be taken to the course in advance, loaded onto a golf cart (or be waiting with a caddie at certain venues) and be ready for each guest’s arrival.
Transfers from the ship are coordinated to ensure that each guest arrives at the golf course with ample time to warm up before play. A sandwich lunch is provided on the golf course, sometimes as a box lunch from the ship, or alternatively provided by the club. An open bar with snacks, soft drinks, beer or wine is always available during play, and the clubhouse bar operates similarly following play.
Following golf, guests are free to relax in the clubhouse to chat about their round and to experience the particular ambience before transferring back to the ship.
On one golf day during each cruise an informal competition will be held with prizes to be awarded in a ceremony taking place later onboard the ship.
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Tell me more about the golf program.
Every aspect of the golf program is fully managed by PerryGolf staff onboard and ashore. Your clubs will be ready and waiting at each venue. Tee times and pairings arranged and posted in advance. A convenient transportation schedule affords suitable time to warm up at the range, and to make the almost inevitable pro shop merchandise purchase. Where available by the venue – refer to the Itinerary for details – caddies are included (excluding caddie gratuity) for all our guests. A friendly competition is staged at a selected course, with prizes awarded at our farewell gathering. A snack lunch is included on-course plus an open bar operates in the clubhouse at the conclusion of the round. Our typical British Isles Golf Cruise guest list which brings together like-minded individuals generally numbers around 120 (split over two golf courses at each port), with new friendships invariably formed during each cruise. Many guests are golfing couples but an equal number are golfers travelling with a non-golfing spouse. Specially arranged onboard golf group social functions, to which all accompanying non-golfing spouses are most warmly welcomed, further enhances the club-like environment. The award winning Azamara Cruises Shore Excursions® program, offering a wide variety of off ship excursions, also caters beautifully to our non-golfing guests during days when our golfing excursions are underway.
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Tell me more about the ship.
The ship serves as our perfect floating boutique hotel and clubhouse, is a small-sized luxury vessel nimble enough to access smaller ports yet large enough to provide every amenity you would expect, from a choice of fine dining and live entertainment, to a well-equipped gym and full-service spa. Forty-four suites are available with English butler style service which routinely book early. Sailing schedules often include extended stays in port plus the occasional overnight which allows for a truly immersive experience. Better still, these cruises are inclusive of a selection of beers, spirits, soft drinks, bottled water, specialty coffees plus wine with lunch and dinner along with gratuities for housekeeping, dining and bar staff. Azamara Cruises also proudly boasts two unique signature events on each cruise – an AzAmazing Evening℠ and the White Night party – complimentary to all guests and consistently well received.
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What is the dress code onboard?
Azamara Cruises is nicely relaxed, a “resort casual” dress code is acceptable ship wide. During the day sportswear, shorts, sundresses, etc for ladies; shorts, sportswear, polo shirts, tee shirts for men. There are no formal evenings on either vessel. Some guests chose to dress up in the evening but the norm is simply collared shirt and pants for men and long skirts and tops or dress pants for ladies.
At the golf courses, normal golf resort attire is required.
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What level of fitness & mobility is required?
Aspects of PerryGolf trips may require a certain level of fitness and mobility in order for a guest to participate fully. Activities may include walking over uneven or rough surfaces, stepping on/off buses, walking up/down stairways where elevators do not exist, stepping in/out of tender boats or occasionally smaller boats, this list is intended as representative but is not exhaustive. If a guest has any concerns over their fitness or mobility levels they should discuss this in advance of any trip with a PerryGolf golf travel specialist and they will provide further information with regard to the activities that you are concerned about, but in general, PerryGolf activities are not designed or intended to be overly strenuous.
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Can I ship my golf clubs ahead of me to my destination?
Yes you can send your golf clubs, and indeed any luggage in advance to your destination to avoid checked baggage hassles. For more information click here.
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Can PerryGolf assist with my air travel arrangements?
PerryGolf can provide comprehensive assistance with your air travel arrangements for your PerryGolf trip. We enjoy attractive premium cabin fares with our Preferred Carriers who serve our destinations. These fares are bundled with our land arrangements. For more information click here.
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What are the key services PerryGolf provides?
PerryGolf is luxury golf tour operator with a unique portfolio of worldwide travel experience and is uniquely qualified to arrange every aspect of a luxurious, international golf vacation. Learn more here.
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Are there testimonials from past travelers?
We have lots of testimonials from our gracious clients - too many to show them all. But you can view some here.
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Are there more photos from past trips?
You can view photo albums from various destinations from some of our past trips here.
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Who should I contact for further assistance or to book a PerryGolf Golf Cruise?
Enquiries should be directed to our dedicated team of Golf Travel Experts at Expert@PerryGolf.com or 800.344.5257. Our experts are all golfers who understand the needs of golfers. They know the venues, all the details of the programs, and have also sailed onboard the vessels of Azamara Cruises. They are ideally placed to provide the best assistance and guidance.
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Do you have any booking tips?
Simply we encourage guests to book as far in advance as possible as soon as a cruise or program launches …. doing so ensures guests can access the best selection of staterooms and suites (particularly suites with their limited availability on Azamara Cruises) and the very best prices …cancellation penalties for cruise and golf package are extremely low.
We hope these questions and answers assist you.
Should you have any additional questions please feel free to ask your PerryGolf Travel Expert at Expert@PerryGolf.com or 800.344.5257.
