Yes! We have organized tours every day so that there is always something to do outside of golf, whether touring cultural and historic highlights, small group private tours in exclusive destinations, or enjoying local culinary experiences with expert guides. Our touring itineraries are as enriching for our touring guests as the golf courses are for our golfers.

While golfers should be ready to play several rounds in a row, most of our itineraries feature days without golf, allowing all guests to tour. Our cruises often include a Day at Sea for guests to rest and relax. Some itineraries offer flexibility for full golfers to choose to skip a round or two of golf and join a tour instead.

While golf and touring often overlap, we include touring-only days in our itineraries so that all guests can enjoy sightseeing highlights such as the Sistine Chapel, Sagrada Familia, and Cinque Terre. When time permits, we also strive to provide golfers with the chance to tour after their game. For example, when our touring guests partake in an all-day tour of Gibraltar, golfers can opt to join a condensed version of this tour after their round. Additionally, some itineraries feature Golf Select, a balanced mix of golf and touring.

Guests represent a wide variety of skill levels on our trips, ranging from low single-digit handicaps to higher. On each trip, our Golf Director ensures that guests play with players of a similar skill level throughout.

While golf and cruising are both subject to weather conditions, we operate our cruises during the prime season for each region we visit to minimize the impact that rough seas might have on our itineraries. Fortunately, we primarily cruise overnight, and the ships we charter are some of the most stable vessels available. We can also provide advice on cabin locations that are best suited for those with motion sensitivity. Additionally, river ships do not experience much motion in the water, and, along with our land-based itineraries, they are good options for those with motion sensitivity.

All our ship partners provide a variety of cabin options. Our Guest Services Managers are well-informed about each ship and cabin category, ensuring you have every detail necessary to make the best selection.

Feel free to use your preferred travel agent or book your own travel. Alternatively, you can contact independent air specialist Helena Iorio for assistance with your air itinerary. Her contact information is provided in your travel guidelines, or you can reach out to the office, and a Guest Services Manager will connect you.

You will have the opportunity to advise us of pairing requests in advance of your departure, and our Golf Director will also work to accommodate any pairing requests you might have during the trip. If you wish to make a game each day, just let us know, or if you prefer, we will match you with other golfers of equal skill. While we try to mix the groups and offer a Ladies’ and Men’s event at least once, we want you to enjoy your round and will work with you to create pairings that best suit you.

Golf carts are less common in Europe than they are in the U.S. Since we play at many private clubs that have only a few carts, we transport our own fleet to accommodate each group. This ensures there are enough quality carts for those who need them. Golfers who prefer to walk are, of course, welcome to do so. In certain locations, local golf culture does not permit the use of carts, as seen in the British Isles, Australia, or Japan. Even on these courses, you will never need to carry your own bag, as pull or push carts and caddies will be available for your convenience. Very rarely, a walking course may provide one or two medical carts, but these require a medical certificate, and even with this documentation, they cannot be guaranteed in advance.

Caddie programs are less common in Continental Europe and New Zealand. Caddies are available on our itineraries in the British Isles, Australia, and Japan, but they are not readily available in most other places we visit.

We strive to make our trips as inclusive as possible. The terms and conditions for each trip clearly outline what is included and what is excluded. Gratuities, transfers on the main day of arrival and departure, meals and cocktails on the ships, and lunches on golf excursions are all included in the overall cost of the tour. You will be responsible for expenses such as laundry service, phone calls, and any drinks purchased in the clubhouse. For itineraries that include hotel stays or overnight dockings in port, restaurant recommendations will be provided so guests can experience the local culture and enjoy dinner on their own.

During the day, dress is casual and comfortable. For the most part, attire on the golf course is the same as on your home course. However, some courses require more specific dress codes. We will notify you in advance about any dress restrictions or required attire. In the evenings, dress onboard our ships and on our land-based trips is “country club casual.” While jackets for men are not mandatory, our guests tend to elevate their clothing for the trip’s welcome and farewell events.

We will hold space on trips for interested guests for one week before a signed reservation form and deposit are required to finalize the reservation. If reservation materials do not arrive, accommodations will be returned to available inventory. Final payments are due 150 days in advance and can be made by check or wire transfer; we do not accept credit cards. While we understand that some guests like to earn frequent flyer miles on their purchases, we also recognize that all guests prefer the 3-3.5% savings we offer by not accepting credit card payments.

For guests interested in shipping their golf clubs, we collaborate with Luggage Free, the international shipping branch of Ship Sticks, to arrange arrival and return shipping as well as pricing for all our itineraries. Guests will contact Luggage Free directly to place orders and make payments via credit card. More details about club shipping with Luggage Free will be provided in the communication packets that guests receive leading up to departure.

We strongly encourage our guests to invest in trip cancellation insurance. Many previous travelers have found this coverage to be very valuable. You are welcome to use any provider of your choice, or you can contact our office if you need guidance. Non-U.S. residents should get in touch with a travel insurance provider in their home country.