Costa Cruises: CRUISE & GOLF: The best of golf and cruising!

Costa Cruises: CRUISE & GOLF: The best of golf and cruising!

"Our travel experiences provide rich and unique experiences for our clients, and the game of golf fits that concept perfectly. In order to achieve our goal of becoming an iconic company in the world of golf, we decided to launch a special, never-before-seen initiative. "   Roberto Alberti , Senior Vice President and commercial director of Costa Crociere. "We will be the ' Official Cruise Company ' for the  Ryder Cup 2023 , the world's largest team golf tournament, taking place in Italy for the first time."

The result of these important partnerships is the  Cruise&Golf package  , a new offer that combines  a cruise journey with the unique opportunity to enjoy playing the most beautiful and prestigious golf courses in the entire Mediterranean while on holiday on the beautiful  Costa Smeralda .

With the new Cruise & Golf tour package , customers are invited to combine the unique opportunity of golfing with relaxation and entertainment on board one of the most advanced cruise ships of the Costa company:  Costa Smeralda .

By choosing the Cruise & Golf package, golf enthusiasts will have the opportunity  to play in the most beautiful clubs in Italy, France and Spain  during the ship's stops at the ports included in the itinerary. Families  , in turn, can use the services on board the liner or go on a tour of local attractions.
 

What does the Cruise&Golf package include?

Cruise&Golf is subdivided into 2 tour packages: " BIRDIE " and " EAGLE ".

• Boarding and disembarking in priority order every day
• During the entire cruise, your equipment will be guarded and insured (up to 3000 euros)
• Welcome pack in the cabin and welcome cocktail
• Basket with water, fruits and snacks
• Themed trips to and from golf clubs
• Golf set including set of golf balls, lanyard with score card holder, golf bag decal and branded cap
• Early breakfast so guests can drop off on priority
• Choice of dinner change and reserved table at designated restaurant (for cabins with balcony and sea view)
• Special offer: onboard spa treatments and a gastronomic offer, for example, in the Archipelogo restaurant on Costa Smeralda, where the menu is compiled by 3 star chefs.

      BIRDIE

• 3 tickets to 3 exclusive Western Mediterranean golf clubs of the client's choice
• Price per person (1 person) – 1200 euros
• Price per person (from 2 people or more) – 900 euros
•  

EAGLE

• 4 tickets to 3 exclusive Western Mediterranean golf clubs of the client's choice
• Price per person (1 person) – 1600 euros
• Price per person (from 2 people and more) -1150 euros

 

Which major golf clubs have been selected and included in the tour package? 

 

ITALY

Rome / Civitavecchia

• " Marco Simone ", the official venue for the Ryder Cup 2023  * PREMIUM *
   
• " Argentario Golf Club " designed by architect David Mezzacane and professional player Baldovino Dassu, symbol of Italian golf in the world  * PREMIUM *
   
• " Golf Nazionale ", technical center of the Italian Golf Federation
   
• " Golf Olgiata ", where golf competitions were repeatedly held as part of the Open d'Italia tournament
   
• " Golf Roma Acquasanta ", one of the oldest Italian golf clubs
   

IMPORTANT ! To visit clubs marked  PREMIUM  , an additional fee of 150 euros must be paid, which is added to the cost of the tour package.


Savona

• " Golf Club Garlenda ", designed by two English architects, John Morrison and John Harris
   
• " Genova Sant'Anna Golf Club ", home to 2 Italian professional doubles tournaments, designed by Robert von Hagge, one of the world's most famous golf course architects.
   

 

FRANCE

Marseilles

• " Golf D'Aix En Provence " designed by world famous American architect Ronald Freem.
   
• " Golf D'Aix Marseille " hosting the most prestigious local and national competitions
   
• " Golf Bastide De La Salette " with breathtaking views of the Garlaban mountain range and Marseille
   
• " Golf De Sainte Baume " with an 18-hole course surrounded by pines, aromatic herbs and oaks
   

SPAIN

Barcelona

• " Real Club de Golf El Prat " designed by Greg Norman, where the Open de España golf tournament was held 10 times
   
• " PGA de Catalunya ", ranked 1st among golf clubs in Spain and one of the top four golf clubs in Europe  *PREMIUM*

IMPORTANT ! To visit clubs marked  PREMIUM  , an additional fee of 150 euros must be paid, which is added to the cost of the tour package.
 

Palma de Mallorca

• " Son Gual ", one of the best golf clubs in continental Europe
   
• Alcanada designed by Robert Trent Jones with magnificent sea views  *PREMIUM*

IMPORTANT ! To visit clubs marked  PREMIUM  , an additional fee of 150 euros must be paid, which is added to the cost of the tour package.

 

But what about families of golfers?

By choosing the Cruise & Golf tour package, the client will be able to get an unforgettable experience without worrying about his family!

Golfers and their families can enjoy the many different restaurants on the Costa Smeralda, including the  Archipelago  Restaurant , which serves a menu prepared for Costa by three distinguished chefs -  Bruno Barbieri ,  Hélène Darroz  and  Angel Leon  - and visit the on board the Solemio spa and  beauty salon  for choosing and undergoing wellness treatments.
 

When and where will this service package be available?

The new "Cruise & Golf" package by Costa Crociere will be available  from May 2022 on Costa Smeralda's weekly Western Mediterranean cruise itineraries  (Savona, Marseille, Barcelona, ​​Palma de Mallorca, Palermo, Civitavecchia/Rome).
 

How to book Cruise&Golf tour packages?

Packages can be booked from 1 February on My Costa Trade at My Cruise and All Inclusive rates for 7-day cruises aboard Costa Smeralda departing from May 2022, and:

• they must be booked on the My Costa Trade platform 14 days before the cruise start date
   
• The cost of the tour package must be  paid on board .