Experience the world's most beautiful golf courses

The itinerary takes you around the southernmost tip of Africa. On this unique ‘golf safari’, you can look forward to a journey around the Cape of Good Hope. An impressive variety awaits: from desert courses and unspoilt links experiences to a parkland adventure – a wide range of playing options sure to set golfers’ hearts racing. A golf & cruise trip that true golf enthusiasts shouldn’t miss.

Mon, 22.11.2027 Walvis Bay (Namibia) – Rössmund Golf Club
This golfing oasis is situated right on the edge of the Namib Desert, not far from the coastal town of Swakopmund. Eighteen fairly narrow fairways are almost all surrounded by the golden sandy soil of the Namib, making the course one of the few entirely grass-covered desert courses. The fairways and greens, some of which are very undulating, are also a favourite source of energy for the local wildlife. So it comes as no surprise if, before taking your shot, you first have to shoo away the springboks that have taken up residence on the fairways. Nevertheless, despite these circumstances, you can look forward to a very neat, well-maintained course. The encounters with the wildlife alone make this golfing experience something special.

Fri, 26.11.2027 Gqeberha (South Africa) – Humewood Golf Club
Humewood Golf Club is one of the cradles of golf in South Africa. This links course, modelled on Scottish designs, opened as early as 1931 in what was then Port Elizabeth. Consequently, a harmonious blend of dune landscape and seagrass boundaries has emerged, situated right by the sea with wide, undulating fairways and, in some cases, large greens. According to golf legend Gary Player, the 13th hole on the course is the most difficult par 4 he has ever played. This 402-metre-long, uphill ‘monster’ demands absolute precision. The shot is played over a narrow, undulating surface towards a tiny, elevated green situated on a plateau. – Nevertheless, or perhaps precisely because of this, it is a unique experience!
 
Mon, 29.11.2027 Durban (South Africa) – Cotswold Downs  Hillcrest Golf
Set in the South African highlands, this golfing challenge features a parkland layout. The expansive design presents a number of challenges. The delicate fairways are ‘embraced’ by a rugged rough where you wouldn’t want to be searching for your ball. The signature hole alone, the 160-metre par 3 fifth hole, must first and foremost be conquered mentally from the tee. From the elevated tee box (60 metres above the green), you launch a direct attack on the green, guarded by bunkers to the right and left, with a large body of water lying directly in front of the target. However, anyone who makes it through the course unscathed will remember it for a long time to come.

Wed, 01.12.2027 Mossel Bay (South Africa) –  Pinnacle Point Golf Club
This exceptional championship course spans over seven kilometres of fairways. Some of these are highly undulating and dotted with over 80 bunkers. The Indian Ocean, which runs alongside the course with its coastal cliffs, is the only water hazard, and one that comes into play only visually from a distance. The best example of this is the 5th hole, a 488-metre par 5, which features no fewer than ten well-placed bunkers leading up to the green. Once again, the key here is not to be overly impressed by the course’s appearance, but rather to play it safe. Even then, the course remains an exciting challenge!

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.
• Rental clubs for right-handed and left-handed players are available on board, subject to a surcharge.