For more than 25 years, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has been refining the concept of luxury golf travel at sea. Today, its Golf & Cruise programme focuses on creating highly personalised experiences that cater to the expectations of discerning travellers who want to combine world-class golf with the comfort and exclusivity of a premium cruise.
Golf & Cruise offers guests the opportunity to play on renowned golf courses across the globe while enjoying the atmosphere of an intimate luxury ship among fellow golf enthusiasts. Every experience is designed with flexibility in mind, allowing guests to tailor their golf programme according to both the itinerary and their individual level of play.
Alongside the dedicated Golf & Cruise departures, guests sailing on all EUROPA and EUROPA 2 itineraries can add customised golf packages to their journey. These range from introductory sessions for beginners and structured training programmes for experienced players to entirely bespoke arrangements for selected stages of the voyage.
On board, golf remains an integral part of the experience. Advanced golf simulators allow guests to continue training during sea days through virtual rounds on international courses and targeted technical exercises. High-speed video analysis provides valuable insight into swing performance, while professional guidance from an onboard PGA golf instructor ensures guests can develop their game throughout the year.
Golf & Cruise: Exclusive Experiences Available Before Departure
Selected Golf & Cruise sailings take guests to exceptional golf destinations across multiple regions worldwide. Each journey is accompanied by respected PGA golf professionals who provide support both at sea and on shore, combining expert coaching with seamless organisation.
The itineraries showcase a wide variety of landscapes and playing environments, from tropical fairways surrounded by rainforest to spectacular coastal courses set against dramatic natural scenery. Beyond experiencing different golf destinations, the programme emphasises personal improvement through simulator sessions on board and tailored coaching directly on the course.
The Golf & Cruise package includes comprehensive support from PGA professionals and complete organisation of golf days ashore. Guests benefit from access to driving range warm-up sessions, green fees, local transfers and course logistics, together with additional premium touches that reflect the cruise line’s luxury positioning. Experiences are complemented by local culinary highlights and exclusive dinners hosted by the accompanying golf professional.
Additional services include individual training supported by video analysis, golf bag and club handling, shoe cleaning, welcome events, exclusive gifts and special prize ceremonies, creating a seamless and elevated golf experience from beginning to end.
Flexible Golf Experiences Throughout the Journey
Guests travelling outside the dedicated Golf & Cruise departures can still enjoy a range of golf services during their voyage.
The Golf Taster Package introduces newcomers to both the theory and practical aspects of the game through two private training sessions with a PGA golf professional. Designed for one or two participants, this introductory experience is available from €169.
For players looking to further develop their skills, the Golf Training Package offers an intensive coaching format with six focused training sessions aimed at improving technique and consistency. This programme is available from €249 per person.
Guests seeking complete flexibility can choose Golf à la Carte, a personalised service that enables tailored golf experiences for individual destinations or selected parts of the itinerary. Tee times, equipment transport and transfers are arranged on request, while experienced PGA professionals can also provide optional coaching directly on the course.
Selected departures additionally offer small-group golf excursions ashore, fully organised and accompanied by the onboard golf professional, including shared warm-up sessions before play.
Featured Golf & Cruise Journeys for 2027 and 2028
The Charm of the Canary Islands Meets Oriental Magic with Stefan Quirmbach
This extraordinary itinerary takes guests from Mallorca to Tenerife and combines some of Southern Europe and North Africa’s most distinctive golf destinations. Players can experience fairways surrounded by vibrant orange groves, desert landscapes in Morocco and the unique golf environment of La Gomera before concluding the journey on the volcanic shores of Tenerife.
The voyage is accompanied by Stefan Quirmbach, one of Germany’s best-known golf experts and former President of PGA of Germany.
The 12-day cruise departs from 25 October to 6 November 2027 and is available in the PLATINUM fare from €5,990 per person, based on double occupancy and including the early booking discount valid until 31 January 2027. Travel arrangements to and from the departure and arrival points are not included.
The accompanying Golf & Cruise package includes access to four golf courses and is available from €1,890 per person. A minimum of twelve participants is required, with handicap limits of 28 for men and 36 for women.
A Colourful Start to the Year on Distant Shores with André Sallmann
Set against the spectacular backdrop of the Bay of Bengal, this journey highlights the diversity of Asian golf design and combines exceptional courses with remarkable natural landscapes.
Guests will play selected courses in Sri Lanka and Malaysia, ranging from tropical coastal settings and rainforest fairways to spacious parkland layouts. Highlights include Shangri-La’s Golf & Country Club in Hambantota overlooking the Indian Ocean, the Rainforest Course designed by Ernie Els on Langkawi and Palm Garden Golf Club near Kuala Lumpur.
The sailing is hosted by André Sallmann, former amateur and professional golfer, former coach of Germany’s national men’s golf team and current assistant coach of Golf Team Germany.
This 12-day itinerary travels from Colombo to Singapore and is available in the PLATINUM fare from €5,020 per person, including an early booking discount valid until 28 February 2027. The Golf & Cruise package includes play on three golf courses and is priced from €1,890 per person. Participation requires a minimum of twelve guests and a maximum handicap of 36.
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