Around Ireland “Luxury Cruise with Golf” Tour
16 June to 29 June 2018
(13 nights - 11 golf games – including 3 World Top 100 Courses)
from A$10,570 per person twin share
Trendsetter Travel & Cruise Centre welcomes your joining us on this 13 night tour which includes a
fascinating look at Ireland as we enjoy an effective circumnavigation of these Emerald Isles. Our
luxury cruise conveniently starts and finishes in Dublin and includes 9 ports perfect for sightseeing
and golf at some of the great bucket list courses in Ireland and the UK - Royal County Down, Royal
Liverpool, The European Club, Royal St David, Cork Golf Club and Castle Rock – as well as some
charming lesser known courses. Our golf experience will be rounded out with a game in each of
England, the Isle of Man and Wales.
Our home-away-from home, the 684
passenger vessel Oceania Nautica, is a
luxury ship offering superb culinary
experiences in both the main restaurant
and specialty restaurants, the highest
standards of fine wines and spirits (pay on
consumption unless drinks packages are
purchased) and excellent enrichment and
entertainment possibilities. Additionally,
this itinerary, 10 luxurious nights long,
operates during the longest days in the
Northern Hemisphere offering plenty of day
time hours to sightsee and golf ashore.
Pre boarding Nautica, we will
spend 2 nights in Carton House,
a golf resort just outside Dublin
where we will play the resort’s
Montgomery Links Course, a
highly ranked course and venue
to several PGA events. Our stay
includes breakfasts, a welcome
dinner and transfers to and from
Carton House. Post golf, we
include a night in a Dublin Hotel,
preceded by a game of golf at
The European Club, one of the
best 5 courses in Ireland and
ranked in the top 100 in the
world.
What could be more enjoyable than sightseeing, and swinging your clubs, in some of Ireland’s most
beautiful ports and golf courses? Golfers with non-playing partners can enjoy their games, knowing
those partners are having an equally fine time checking out the sights, or relaxing on-board. As a
single or a couple you will have a great time on this fabulous cruise itinerary.
This Oceania cruise includes:
 In-suite dining and 24 hour room service
 Free wifi and US$600/cabin on-board credit
 Transportation pier to town and return at each port
 Open seating for meals including the main dining room and speciality steak and Italian
restaurants
 and much, much more
Other than Royal County Down, all golf courses will offer motorised golf carts although carts may be
limited in number. To the extent cart golf is not possible for any game and this prevents your
participation in the golf on a particular day, we will adjust the price or provide a refund dependent
upon whether we arrange golf at an alternative course or your giving golf a miss that day.
The tour costings are shown on the final page of this Brochure. The tour is all costed in A$ with no
foreign exchange risk to a tour participant. However, until you are booked and deposited, both
Oceania and Trendsetter Travel reserve the right to increase prices due to any adverse movement in
the A$.
Your tour hosts Adrienne Witteman and David Cooper, Directors
of Trendsetter Travel & Cruise Centre, are both enthusiastic
golfers, and long-time members of The Australian Golf Club.
They have golfed and cruised extensively throughout the world.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Saturday 16 June 2018 – Dublin/Carton House
Arrive independently in Dublin and take a 30 minute transfer, as a tour inclusion, from either the city
or airport, to Carton House Golf Resort. You will stay 2 nights at Carton House Hotel on a bed and
breakfast basis. Carton House offers two international standard golf courses, Carton House
Montgomerie and O’Meara, both rated in the top 3 in the Kildare golfing region.
Day 2 – Sunday 17 June 2018 – Carton House
Late morning, we play golf on the
Montgomery Links Course, rated in the top
20 in Ireland and host of a number of
European PGA events.
For the non-golfers, there is plenty to do at
Carton House including a luxury spa, tennis
courts etc. Alternatively, you may wish to
rest up after, for most, a long flight from
Australia.
In the evening, the tour will host pre dinner
drinks and dinner at Carton House.
Day 3 – Monday 18 June 2018 – Carton House/Dublin – Depart port 9 pm
Relax at leisure before an early afternoon coach transfer to Oceania Nautica. For those keen golfers,
this might include a morning round on the challenging but very picturesque O’Meara course.
Day 4 – Tuesday 19 June 2018 – Waterford – in port from 8 am to 11 pm
For the non golfers, there is the possibility of a
visit to the Waterford Crystal Visitors' Centre,
where you can see how the artisans cut their
famous designs. Alternatively enjoy a ship’s tour
and visit the beautiful Irish countryside as you
pass majestic abbey ruins, stroll through quaint
villages and see remnants of Viking heritage.
Scheduled Golf: Today we play Tramore Golf
Club, the best course in the Waterford region.
The course is parkland in layout but has been
recently remodelled, including new greens to
PGA standards and additional bunkering.
Day 5 – Wednesday 20 June 2018 – Cork – in port from 8 am to 10 pm
Arriving in Cork early morning, the
non-golfers have an opportunity to
explore this historic city, and the 3rd
largest in all Ireland. This may involve
a ship’s tour or independent exploring.
Scheduled Golf – Today we travel to
the Alister MacKenzie designed Cork
Golf Club, one of the top three golf
clubs in the Cork golfing region.
Considered one of the most attractive
to play in all Ireland, Cork Golf Club has
hosted many famous tournaments, including the Irish Open.
Day 6 – Thursday 21 June 2018 – Glengariff (Bantry) – in port from 8 am to 5 pm
Nautica anchors today in Bantry Bay on the far
southwest corner of Ireland. After tendering
to shore, the non-golfers can explore the
quaint village of Glengariff. Further afield,
there is a variety of hiking trails, a seal colony
and an opportunity to visit the public island of
Ilnacullin, where the former owners created
lovely Italian gardens that include a restored
tower from the Napoleonic era.
Scheduled Golf: Today we golf at the nearby
Bantry Bay Golf Club. Located in a remote
part of Ireland, the course was remodelled and extended to 18 holes in 1997. This is a very scenic
course with 14 of the holes overlooking the sea with views of the mountains in the distance.
Day 7 – Friday 22 June 2018 – Galway – in port from 8 am to 4 pm
Anchoring in Galway Bay, we tender into
the port town of Galway. Our non-golfers
can explore the town or perhaps join a
ship’s tour to visit the famous Cliffs of
Moher.
Scheduled Golf: We drive 30 minutes and
play Galway Bay Golf Resort, regarded as
one of the better courses in the Galway
region.
Day 8 – Saturday 23 June 2018 – Londonderry – in port from 10 am to 8 pm
We tender mid-morning into Greencastle, the port of Londonderry, an historic city offering many
interesting sights to explore. Alternatively, visit the fascinating and world famous Giant’s Causeway,
a one hour drive from Londonderry.
Scheduled Golf: Today we play Castle Rock Golf Links, located near the more famous Royal Portrush,
but reputedly every bit as good and challenging. This links layout was founded in 1901 with
modifications made in 1925 by Harry Colt. Ranked # 5 of all Northern Island’s golf courses, this is an
exceptional course for us to be able to access on a Saturday.
Day 9 – Sunday 24 June 2018 – Belfast – in port from 8 am to 11 pm
We are in port in Belfast for 15 hours, providing ample time to see the sights of Belfast, including the
highly renowned Titanic Museum, and enjoy leisurely golf.
Scheduled Golf: Ranked #1 in the UK and Ireland and in the top 5 courses in the world, we will today
play the incomparable Royal County Down. Located one hour south of Belfast, facing the Irish Sea,
this course offers one great hole after another. With so many blinds shots, this is one course where
you’ll find the assistance of a forecaddie essential. Motorised golf carts are not available. If
required, alternative golf will be organised or a refund provided.
Day 10 – Monday 25 June 2018 – Isle of Man – in port from 8 am to 7 pm
We will anchor offshore and tender into Douglas, the capital of Isle of Man. Situated in the Irish Sea,
mid way between Belfast and Liverpool, Isle of Man is a self-governing British Crown dependency,
home to approximately 75,000 people.
Scheduled Golf: The best of Isle of Man’s 8 golf courses, Castletown Golf Links, is a scenic 30 minute
drive from Douglas and magnificently located on the southern tip of the island, facing the Irish Sea
on three sides. Originally laid out by Old Tom Morris in 1892, it was modernised by Philip McKenzie
Ross (of Turnberry fame) post World War II.
Day 11 – Tuesday 26 June 2018 – Liverpool – in port from 8 am to 11 pm
A wealthy port city since the 19th century, Liverpool is noted for its rich architectural heritage,
diverse communities and innovative infrastructure, as well as being the birthplace of The Beatles.
The history of the city as one of the world’s greatest seaports unfolds at The Merseyside Maritime
Museum, and the exhibitions at The Beatles Story take you on a journey through the lives and times
of the Fab Four. For a spectacular panoramic view of the city, climb the tower of Liverpool Cathedral.
Scheduled Golf: Today we play Royal Liverpool (often known as Hoylake), scene of The Open
victories by Tiger Woods (2006), Rory McIlroy (2014) and Australia’s own Peter Thomson (1956).
Day 12 – Wednesday 27 June 2018 – Holyhead (Wales) – in port from 8 am to 10 pm
Located in the beautiful and rugged North Wales, Holyhead offers plenty of interesting opportunities
for the non-golfers including a visit to the imposing Caernarfon Castle, site of the investiture of the
Prince of Wales in 1969. Included that evening is our farewell tour dinner (inclusive of drinks).
Scheduled Golf: we have a wonderful day ahead, playing Royal St David’s Golf Club, the finest
course in North Wales and one of the best two courses in Wales. Following our round at this great
links course, if time permits, we will visit Caernarfon Castle on the way back to the ship.
Day 13 – Thursday 28 June 2018 – Dublin – disembark from 8 am
After disembarkation, we coach to our Dublin hotel and unload our luggage. For the non golfers,
there is further time to explore Dublin. For the golfers, there is one final round of golf.
Scheduled Golf: The European Club, one of the world’s top 100 courses and among the best 5
courses in all of Ireland is 60 minutes south of Dublin. Golf is played around huge dunes, against the
beautiful backdrop of the Irish Sea.
Day 14 – Friday 29 June 2018 – Dublin
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before a final farewell to new friends and old as your tour concludes.
The Finer Details ...
All members of the Trendsetter Group on Oceania Nautica, whether golfers or not, will receive:
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11 rounds of golf and escort services by Adrienne Witteman and David Cooper
2 nights pre cruise accommodation at Carton House and one night post cruise in a 4/5 star Dublin
hotel, a pre--cruise dinner (including drinks), transfers to Carton House and to our Cruise Ship and a
farewell on-board cocktail party and dinner (including drinks).
An on-board credit of US$600 per stateroom and free wifi
Cabin Category
Price pp
twin/double share
including golf
From A$10,570 pp
Price pp twin/double
share (non golf
participant)
From A$6,570 pp
Single Supplement
(both golf and non
golf)
From A$5,810
Ocean View Stateroom (from 143
sqft with floor to ceiling windows)
From A$10,960 pp
From A$6,960 pp
From A$6,200
Verandah Stateroom (with private
balcony – from 216 sqft)
From A$12,770 pp
From A$8,770 pp
From A$8,010
Suites (from 322 sqft to 2,000 sqft)
From A$14,830 pp
From A$10,830 pp
From A$10,070
Interior Stateroom (from 160 sqft)
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Note all above prices are inclusive of taxes, fees and port charges
Golf includes green fees, coach transfers to and from golf and prize money.
Unless advised, alcoholic beverages are not included and payable on consumption.
Gratuities are NOT included
The above fares are per person based upon double or twin occupancy and take advantage of the
current Oceania promotion fares. The current pricing is correct as at 20 November 2016 but is subject
to change by Oceania without notice. However, once a deposit is paid, the price is fixed.
The non-refundable deposit is $2000-$4000 per person depending upon the stateroom you select.
The balance is payable 150 days from departure.
TRAVEL INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
Normal Oceania Booking Terms and Conditions apply for the cruise. Please refer to
https://www.oceaniacruises.com/legal/terms-conditions/ or ask us for a copy of these conditions.
The 11 game golf package covers return transportation between the ship and golf courses, green fees and
prize money. It does NOT include golf club hire and/or pull buggies/caddies/motorised carts (which are
available at all courses, other than motorised carts at Royal County Down). Trendsetter cannot be held
responsible for any cancellations necessitated by a change to the ship’s itinerary, or amendment of booking by
the golf course. In such an event, Trendsetter will use its best endeavours to organise an alternative golf
course. Trendsetter will refund to you in full any refund available. Where a tour participant chooses not to play
a particular golf course, any resultant cost saving will be refunded.
Please contact Trendsetter Travel & Cruise Centre for further information on this cruise.
Tel.
Email
Website
02 9428 5900 (Longueville/Northwood office) or 02 9427 6666 (Lane Cove office)
[email protected] or [email protected]
www.trendsettertravel.com.au – refer Golf Cruises