Baltic Sea Golf Cruise 1 July to 16 July 2020 from US$5,243 Pp Twin Share (+ Euro 1,000 to 3,525 Pp Golf Supplement)
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Copenhagen to Stockholm – Baltic Sea Golf Cruise 1 July to 16 July 2020 from US$5,243 pp twin share (+ Euro 1,000 to 3,525 pp golf supplement) Trendsetter Travel & Cruise Centre welcomes you joining us on this spectacular 11 night Copenhagen to Stockholm cruise, including 2 nights pre cruise in Copenhagen and 2 nights post cruise in Stockholm. Our tour includes up to 10 games of golf and you can choose which games of golf you wish to play, whether this is just 1 game or all 10 games. Golf includes play at the two top ranked golf courses in Sweden and the # 1 ranked courses in Denmark, Finland and Estonia. You also have the opportunity to play both of St Petersburg’s recently opened championship standard golf courses. In addition, our tour offers golf in Germany and Poland and an additional game on another top 5 ranked golf course in Sweden. Our home-away-from home, the 848 guest Crystal Symphony, was substantially refurbished in 2017, and is a luxury ship offering the highest standards with complimentary select fine wines and premium spirits, unlimited wifi, inclusive of gratuities, superb culinary experiences in both the main and specialty restaurants, and excellent enrichment and entertainment possibilities. Our tour is timed perfectly to experience the long daylight hours of the Baltic ports when the sun will not set until after 10 pm at all ports. This makes for excellent cruising each evening while dining at magnificent restaurants on board Crystal Symphony or eating off the ship in both Copenhagen and Sweden, two of the most scenically attractive cities in Europe. What could be more enjoyable than sightseeing, and swinging your clubs, in some of Europe’s most beautiful ports? Golfers with non-playing partners can enjoy their games, knowing those partners are having an equally fine time checking out the sights, or relaxing onboard. Even with a golf option, there is still plenty of time to enjoy the various ports with long shore days. As a single or a couple you will have a fine time on this fabulous cruise itinerary. For a limited time only, singles can have their own stateroom at a premium of from 27.1% over the share twin pp room rate. Apart from your cruise fare, our 4 night pre and post-cruise hotel component costs Euro 1,000 pp on a share twin basis. This package includes breakfast, transfers to and from hotel to ship, welcome drinks and our farewell dinner with drinks. The golf is priced from Euro 225 pp/round and includes shared motorised cart, green fees, coach transfers, prize money and complimentary drinks post golf. Unique among the world’s luxury golf cruise operators, we structure our golf programmes to satisfy those golf enthusiasts who can never play enough golf and also those who wish to play selective golf games and leave some time to explore the many interesting places our cruise will visit. Our highly inclusive golf programmes are priced at less than half the cost of our international luxury cruise ship competitors. Our Crystal cruise includes: Complimentary beverages In-suite dining 24 hour room service Complimentary unlimited Wi-Fi Return transportation pier to town US$200 pp on-board credit and much, much more Crystal itinerary -https://www.crystalcruises.com/voyage/copenhagen-to-stockholm-ocs200703-11 Your tour hosts Adrienne Witteman and David Cooper, Directors of Trendsetter Travel & Cruise Centre, are both enthusiastic golfers and are longstanding members of one of Sydney’s prestigious golf clubs. They have golfed and cruised extensively throughout the world. Itinerary Day 1– Wednesday 1 July 2020 – Copenhagen Arrive independently in Copenhagen and transfer by own arrangements to our well located 4/5 star Copenhagen hotel. Copenhagen is an attractive port city, the capital of Denmark and the centre of most government and commercial activity. Meet this evening for tour hosted welcome drinks. Inclusions: Evening welcome drinks and accommodation Day 2 – Thursday 2 July 2020 – Copenhagen – Golf Today we travel north over the spectacular Oresund Bridge linking Denmark with Malmo, Sweden’s 3rd largest city. The bridge was opened in 2000 and is 16 km in length and includes a 4 km tunnel. Apart from enjoying this fascinating drive experience we will play Falsterbo Golf Club, the region’s number one course, the 2nd ranked golf course in Sweden and the only true links course in this part of the world. Falsterbo Golf Club was founded in 1909 and is located at the extreme southern tip of Sweden. For those not golfing, there is an opportunity to independently explore Copenhagen – noting daylight hours are 4.30 am to 10.00 pm. Golf – Falsterbo Golf Club. Golf today is subject to a price surcharge of Euro 40 pp. There are limited motorised golf carts and use requires a medical certificate. Inclusions: accommodation, breakfast and golf Day 3 – Friday 3 July 2020 – Board Crystal Serenity – Overnight in Copenhagen Many may choose a relaxing morning in Copenhagen prior to boarding Crystal Symphony in the early afternoon. However, for the golf enthusiasts, there is a chance to golf this morning at The New Course at The Scandanavian Golf Club with a transfer following golf direct to Crystal Symphony. For non-golfers today, you should make your own way independently to the Copenhagen Cruise terminal to board at your convenience or transfer with the golf group to the cruise terminal. Crystal Symphony berths overnight in Copenhagen. Golf: The New Course at The Scandanavian Golf Club is Denmark’s #1 ranked course and in the top 30 European courses. Built by Robert Trent Jones Jr in 2010, it is less than 30 minutes drive from our hotel. Following golf and refreshments in the magnificent clubrooms, we will be transfer to Crystal Symphony via our hotel to collect our luggage (and pick up any non-golfers in our tour party). There is a Euro 60 pp green fee surcharge at The New Course. Day 4 – Saturday 4 July 2020 – Copenhagen – depart 6 pm Today is free to independently explore Copenhagen, perhaps participating on one of the many ship’s tours. We depart Copenhagen in the early evening offering spectacular views of the waterways surrounding Denmark, Southern Sweden and the many islands that pepper the Baltic Sea. Day 5 – Sunday 5 July 2020 – Warnemunde – Germany – in port from 7 am to 9 pm - Golf Today we berth in Warnemunde, the port for Berlin. While the drive to Berlin takes 3 hours, a visit to Berlin is still an attractive option particularly for those who have never visited Berlin. Berlin is one of the most interesting cities in Europe with a famous history and many fascinating sights, particularly since the fall of the Berlin Wall and subsequent reunification of East and West Germany Golf: Play today is on the Eikhof Championship Course at Ostee Golf Resort at Wittenbeck, a 35 minute drive out of Warnemunde. Following our return from golf, there is still plenty of time to visit the port and the nearby port city of Rostov as we don’t depart until 9.00 pm Day 6 – Monday 6 July 2020 – Gdnyia – Poland – in port 1 pm to 9 pm - Golf We berth this afternoon in the Polish port city of Gdnyia. Gdnyia grabbed the world’s attention in September 1939 as it was the main Polish city in the Polish Corridor, the narrow strip of land which separated Germany from East Prussia. It was quickly invaded at the start of the World War II. Golf: Today there is an opportunity to play the highly rated Sierra Golf Club, designed by British architect, Cameron Sinclair. It is a 30 minute drive from the cruise terminal. Day 7 – Tuesday 7 July 2020 – Sea Day Day 8 – Wednesday 8 July 2020 – Helsinki – Finland – in port 8 am to 6 pm - Golf Helsinki is a fascinating city to explore either independently or on a ship’s tour. The city and its shopping precinct is but a short walk from where Crystal Symphony will berth. There are two military history museums worth visiting to experience Finland’s turbulent past including its famous Winter War with Russia in late 1939/early 1940 when Finland put up a heroic defence following its unprovoked attack by Russia. Golf: Today we travel 60 minutes north of Helsinki to play the # 1 course in Finland, Kytaja Golf Club - South East Course, for a shotgun start. Kytaja has a Euro 25 pp green fee surcharge. Day 9 – Thursday 9 July 2020 – St Petersburg – in port from 7 am – Golf Crystal Symphony spends 3 full days berthed in St Petersburg allowing plenty of opportunity to visit the sites of this city and the opportunity to play one or both of St Petersburg’s recently constructed 18 hole championship golf courses. St Petersburg is one of Europe’s most famous cities, once home to the Russian Czar. There are many famous palaces, none more impressive than the Hermitage, and now one of the world’s leading art galleries. To visit St Petersburg, you will need a Russian Visa (Trendsetter Travel can assist the organisation of your Visa). Non golfers may elect to visit St Petersburg on a ship’s tour with a more simple special ship’s visa. Golf: Today we play Petrohof Golf Club, a 45 minute drive from where our ship is berthed. Day 10 – Friday 10 July 2020 – St Petersburg - Golf Golf: Today we play Gorki Golf Club, a 75 minute drive from where our ship is berthed. Opened in September 2015, this is a links style course with pleasant club rooms to relax in after our round.