800.344.5257 | 910.795.1048 [email protected] PerryGolf.com 2022 South African Golf Cruise 12 Nights | 5 Rounds | Cape Town – Cape Town | January 15-27 PRE-CRUISE OPTION – Golf & Kruger Safari POST-CRUISE OPTION – Fancourt & Knysna PerryGolf is proud to partner with Azamara® for this exceptional 12-night, 5-round golf and sightseeing voyage to some of the most beautiful ports in South Africa onboard the outstanding 700-guest Azamara Pursuit. We begin in Cape Town with five captivating ports of call ahead including Port Elizabeth, East London Maputo, Richards Bay, Durban, and finally, a return to Cape Town. The golf lineup includes five rounds at the highly rated courses of Humewood, East London, Zimbali, Durban and Pearl Valley. Explore the diverse and cosmopolitan city of Cape Town, visiting its many iconic attractions, including the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway. Enjoythe beautiful beaches of Port Elizabeth and the Addo Elephant National Park, which is the only location in the world that’s home to each of Africa’s “Big 7” animals. The golf is equally diverse. Durban has been a regular host of the South Africa Open and is a links style layout offering panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. The Jack Nicklaus Signature Course Pearl Valley is set in the famous Franschhoek Wine region, and is a treat to play. Pre and Post-Cruise Land Extensions We also offer exceptional pre and post-cruise opportunities; In advance of the cruise join us to fly directly into the magnificent Kruger National Park to experience safari at its absolute finest, with accommodations at the fabled Jock Safari Lodge. We also play South Africa’s #2 rated course Leopard Creek set on the southern boundary of the park. Following the cruise we fly to George to stay at the world renowned Fancourt with golf on both courses, The Links at Fancourt and Montagu, plus the equally dramatic Pinnacle Point. As with our golf cruise the pre and post-cruise packages are highly amenity inclusive. Azamara Pursuit which serves as our perfect floating boutique hotel and clubhouse, is a mid-sized luxury vessel nimble enough to access smaller ports yet large enough to provide every amenity you would expect, from a choice of fine dining and live entertainment to a well-equipped gym and full-service spa. Forty-six suites are available with English butler style service which routinely book early. Sailing schedules often include extended stays in port plus the occasional overnight which creates a truly immersive experience. Better still, these cruises are inclusive of a selection of beer, spirits, soft drinks, bottled water, specialty coffees plus wine with lunch and dinner along with gratuities for housekeeping, dining and bar staff. Azamara also proudly boasts two unique signature events on each cruise - AzAmazing Evening℠ and the White Night party – complimentary to all guests and consistently well received. Every aspect of the golf program is fully managed by PerryGolf staff onboard and ashore. Your clubs will be ready and waiting at each venue. Tee times and pairings arranged and posted in advance. A convenient transportation schedule allows suitable time to warm up at the range, and to make the almost inevitable pro shop merchandise purchase. Carts are always included, subject to availability. A friendly competition is staged at a selected course, with prizes awarded at our farewell gathering. A snack lunch is included on-course plus an open bar operates in the clubhouse at the conclusion of the round. Our typical guest list which brings together like-minded 800.344.5257 | 910.795.1048 [email protected] PerryGolf.com individuals, generally numbers between 40 and 50, with new friendships invariably formed during each cruise. Many guests are golfing couples but an equal number are golfers travelling with a non-golfing spouse. Specially arranged onboard golf group social functions, to which all accompanying non-golfing spouses are most warmly welcomed, further enhances the club-like environment. The award winning Azamara Shore Excursions® program, offering a wide variety of offship excursions, also caters beautifully our non-golfing guests during days when our golfing excursions are underway. The “2022 South African Golf Cruise” is a genuinely full-featured vacation and a unique opportunity to enjoy yourself in the company of like-minded new friends! Photo Album Detailed Itinerary JANUARY 15, SATURDAY: CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA (EMBARK BY 4:30PM / SAIL 6:00PM) Embark Azamara Pursuit beginning at 1:00PM. All aboard by 4:30PM. Welcome Cocktails & Briefing this evening. Meet your fellow participants. Overnight: At Sea JANUARY 16, SUNDAY: AT SEA Today it’s time to relax and reset. Make your reservations early for The Sanctum Spa, a world-class wellness facility offering a full range of health, beauty and restorative treatments. Complimentary fitness and nutrition classes are available along with a fully equipped gym on Deck 9 offering magnificent sea views. There’s room for everyone on the Pool Deck both in and out of the sun. Service to your lounge chair is available from The Pool Bar where the attentive staff is always ready to offer an inclusive cocktail, beer, bottled water, soft drink or fresh towel. The Patio restaurant serves casual fare during the day then completely transforms itself into a sit-down al fresco dining experience at night with table linens and candles. Elegant specialty dining is available for beef at Prime C and Italian at Aqualina. Windows Café serves casual buffet dining with every imaginable choice indoors and out at the sensational Sunset Bar. What a way to spend a day! Overnight: At Sea JANUARY 17, MONDAY: PORT ElIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA (7:00AM / 8:00PM) GOLF: Humewood Golf Club was considered the top course in South Africa by the legendary countryman, professional Bobby Locke during his prime in the 1930s and 40s. A genuine seaside links, Humewood has played host to the South African Open and South African Amateur on many occasions and Ernie Els is a past champion 800.344.5257 | 910.795.1048 [email protected] PerryGolf.com of the Goodyear Classic, held at the course from 1984-1992. The greens were converted to bent grass in 2009 and the result was consistently magnificent putting surfaces. SIGHTSEEING: Port Elizabeth is known for its supreme natural beauty, specifically the pristine beaches and vast areas for unsurpassed game watching. Take a stroll and enjoy the views from the stunning Storms River Bridge. Visit the Seaview Lion Park or make a trip to the Addo National Elephant Park, which is the only place in the world that’s home to each of Africa’s Big 7 - lion, buffalo, leopard, the endangered black rhino, elephant, Great White Shark and Southern Right Whale. Enjoy Port Elizabeth on your own or via Azamara Shore Excursions®. Port Explorer Guide – Port Elizabeth Overnight: At Sea JANUARY 18, TUESDAY: EAST LONDON, SOUTH AFRICA (7:30AM / 4:00PM) GOLF: East London Golf Club has been one of South Africa’s favorite championship venues for decades. It has hosted six National Opens, the European Tour and the National Amateur counting the likes of Els, Schwartzel and Oosthuizen among the winners here. The club was originally founded in 1893. Today it is a coastal gem, opened in 1923, with a wonderful mix of parkland and links holes typically played to elevated greens. No. 9, The Glades, is particularly memorable. After a 50 yard walk through a tunnel of bush, you reach an elevated tee that begs for a bomb. Catching the slope makes all the difference for your approach with a middle iron played slightly uphill to a green protected by thick brush on all sides. SIGHTSEEING: East London is a relatively small town on the Eastern Cape. Stroll the sands of Bonza Bay Beach or Cove Rock. The East London Zoo is located inside the beautiful Queens Park Zoological Gardens and is home to an impressive variety of plant life and animals, including tigers, jaguar and chimpanzee. East London has numerous superb dining options, downtown and along the waterfront, including Arthur’s Restaurant & Pub, which is famous for its menu selections as well as supreme hospitality. Enjoy East London on your own or via Azamara Shore Excursions®. Port Explorer Guide – East London Overnight: At Sea JANUARY 19, WEDNESDAY: AT SEA Enjoy another relaxing day at sea onboard Azamara Pursuit. Overnight: At Sea JANUARY 20, THURSDAY: MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE (8:00AM / 2:00PM) A medley of African and Mediterranean influence is abundant on cruises to Mozambique’s bustling capital and center of commerce. Settled by the Portuguese in the 1700s, centuries of travel and trade from Africa, Asia, and 800.344.5257 | 910.795.1048 [email protected] PerryGolf.com Europe created Maputo’s vibrant, diverse cultural scene. Easily explored by foot, Maputo’s Old Town stretches northeast from the port. From here, the city’s most prominent street, Avenida Julius Nyerere, parallels the coastline and passed the sprawling Presidential Palace and the stunning Hotel Polana. Peruse local boutiques and vendors for bright African wax print and woven fabrics, Batik cloth, wood carvings, or any type of cashew imaginable (they’re Mozambique’s second biggest export). While Old Town has many sidewalk cafes (where fish and shellfish dominate the menus), at Maputo’s bustling Fish Market (northeast along Avenida Julius Nyerere), select something fresh and have it grilled on-site at one of the several attached restaurants. Enjoy Maputo on your own or via Azamara Shore Excursions®. Port Explorer Guide – Maputo Overnight: At Sea JANUARY 21, FRIDAY: RICHARDS BAY, SOUTH AFRICA (8:00AM / 9:00PM) Richards Bay, named for the British Naval Commander who landed troops on the Zululand coast in 1879, is one of South Africa’s largest harbors and home to the world’s largest export coal terminal.