South Africa Golf Cruise.
South Africa Coastal Golf Cruise, Wine Tasting Tour, and Big 5 African Safari.
12 Nights | 5 Rounds | Cape Town – Cape Town | Pre-cruise and post-cruise add-on golfing options available |
January 2025 | Azamara Journey | South Africa Golf Cruise
This particular GolfAhoy South Africa Golf Cruise package is designed for discerning golf travelers accustomed to five-star luxury and superlative service.
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South Africa Golf Cruise.
Tour SA vineyards and taste internationally awarded wines and brandies. A GolfAhoy Private VIP Luxury encounter.
Enjoy the best fresh local catch seafood dinner in the world. A GolfAhoy Private VIP Luxury encounter.
Play SA award-winning golf courses.
Africa Big 5 Safari.
Top-rated Azamara luxury cruise ship. 700-guests. Enjoy a sophisticated, yet relaxing atmosphere. Country club casual. There are no formal nights, just the ‘dress in white party’ night.
Host accompanied – GolfAhoyTravel Leaders Group sailing. South Africa Golf Cruise.
“2023 South Africa Coastal Golf Cruise, Wine Tasting Tour, and Big 5 African Safari. This is truly a golfer’s bucket list top-10-golf-adventure of a lifetime.” – Leisure & Travel Golf Magazine
PRE-CRUISE OPTION – Golf & Kruger Park Big 5 Safari. Jock Safari Lodge. South Africa Golf Cruise.
Jock Safari Lodge VIDEO
| PRE-CRUISE OPTIONAL ADD-ON – Golf & Kruger Safari: 4 Nights 0verland & Safari | 1 Round | 4 Game Drives | $5,995 pp/dbl | | ||||
| Golf | Sightseeing | Social Events | Lodging | |
| Arrive in Johannesburg | Fly to Kruger | Welcome Dinner | Jock Safari Lodge, Kruger | |
| AM+PM Game Drives | Dinner | |||
| Leopard Creek | AM+PM Game Drives | Dinner | ||
| Morning Game Drive | Fly to Cape Town | Table Bay Hotel, Cape Town | ||
| Embark Azamara Journey | Free Morning Cape Town | |||
| POST-CRUISE OPTIONAL ADD-ON – Fancourt & Knysna: 4 Nights Overland & The Garden Route | 3 Rounds | $4,195 pp/dbl | | ||||
| Golf | Sightseeing | Social Events | Lodging | |
| Debark Azamara Journey | Fly to George | Welcome Dinner | Manor House at Fancourt | |
| Fancourt The Links | Klein Karoo | |||
| Pinnacle Point | Garden Route | |||
| Fancourt Montagu | Farewell Dinner | |||
| Depart George | ||||
POST-CRUISE OPTION – Fancourt & Knysna. South Africa Golf Cruise.
Fancourt – Discover The Manor House VIDEO
REDUCED RATE FIRST-CLASS AIR OPTION TO SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa Golf Cruise. We begin our GolfAhoyAzamara South Africa Coastal Golf Cruise, Wine Tasting, and Big 5 African Safari tour in Cape Town with five captivating South Africa Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean coastal ports of call ahead including Port Elizabeth, East London, Maputo (Lourenço Marques or LM to South African and Rhodesian ex-pats until 1976 – Polana Hotel cold beer and peri-peri prawn platter. A GolfAhoy founder family vacation favorite destination in the 1950s and 1960s.
The golf lineup includes five rounds at the highly-rated courses of Humewood, East London, Zimbali, Durban, and Pearl Valley.
South Africa Golf Cruise. Explore the diverse and cosmopolitan city of Cape Town, visiting its many iconic attractions, including the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway. Welcome to the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway VIDEO
Enjoy the 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.
Addo Elephant National Park VIDEO
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. And the 19th hole wine is a joy to drink.
Pre- and Post-Cruise Land Extensions. We also offer exceptional pre-and post-cruise GolfAhoy adventures.
In advance of the cruise, you could fly directly into the magnificent Kruger National Park to experience a Big 5 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.
Leopard Creek Golf Course VIDEO
Following the cruise, we fly to George on the Garden Coast to stay at the world-renowned Fancourt with golf on both courses, The Links at Fancourt and Montagu, plus the equally dramatic Pinnacle Point.
The Links at Fancourt VIDEO
As with our golf cruise, the pre-and post-cruise packages are highly amenity-inclusive. Azamara Quest 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.
Azamara Club Spa Suite Tour VIDEO
The cruise is 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.
Every aspect of the golf program is fully managed by an onboard Host. Your clubs will be ready and waiting at each venue. Tee times and pairings are 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 snack lunch is included on-course plus an open bar operates in the clubhouse after the round.
Specially arranged onboard golf group social functions, to which all accompanying non-golfing spouses are most warmly welcomed, further enhance the club-like environment.
The award-winning Azamara Shore Excursions® program, offering a wide variety of off-ship shore excursions, also beautifully caters to our non-golfing guests during days when our golfing excursions are underway.
South Africa Coastal Cruise Itinerary from $3,799 to $11,499 pp/dbl
JANUARY: CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA (EMBARK BY 4:30 PM / SAIL 6:00 PM) Embark Azamara Quest beginning at 1:00 PM. All aboard by 4:30 PM. Welcome Cocktails and briefing this evening. Meet your fellow participants.
Overnight: At Sea
MONDAY: AT SEA Today it is 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 and 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
TUESDAY: PORT Elizabeth, SOUTH AFRICA (7:00 AM / 8:00 PM)
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 of the Goodyear Classic, held at the course from 1984-1992. The greens were converted to bentgrass 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
WEDNESDAY: EAST LONDON, SOUTH AFRICA (7:30 AM / 4:00 PM)
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, jaguars, and chimpanzees. 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
THURSDAY: AT SEA Enjoy another relaxing day onboard Azamara Quest.
Overnight: At Sea
FRIDAY: MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE (8:00 AM / 3:00 PM) 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 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 passes 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 are 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
SATURDAY: RICHARDS BAY, SOUTH AFRICA (7:00 AM / 9:00 PM) 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. The multitude of specialized ships that dock and depart here is a certain point of interest for any maritime enthusiasts. The sandy shores of Alkanstrand Beach provide a lovely, relaxing place to spend a morning or afternoon. Hippos, crocodiles, and more than 300 species of native birds can be observed at the Tuzigazi Waterfront, an idyllic nature conservation area located at the confluence of the Mzingazi River and Lake Mzingazi. Golfers disembark in Richards Bay (along with any accompanying non-golfing guests who wish to participate – reduced rate charge applies) for an easy two-round, one-night off-ship excursion including dinner and drinks plus an overnight stay with breakfast at the beautiful Fairmont Zimbali Resort. The group will rejoin Azamara Quest in the late afternoon in Durban on the second day. Light lunches are also included along with normal golf program amenities. We make a scenic 90-minute morning drive south to Fairmont Zimbali. Light lunch on arrival. Afternoon golf at Zimbali Country Club.
GOLF: Zimbali Country Club offers irresistible ocean and forest views, exceptional water and wetland features within an inspiring natural setting, and has developed the reputation of a memorable course with charisma and challenge. With the agenda of “conservation taking precedence,” international golf course designer and former British and South African PGA champion, Tom Weiskopf crafted a course with dramatic elevation changes, and varying eco-systems, which is ecologically sound while maximizing the natural landscape. Enjoy Richards Bay on your own or via Azamara Shore Excursions®. Port Explorer Guide – Richards Bay
This evening all overland guests enjoy an included dinner at Fairmont Zimbali. Overnight: Fairmont Zimbali, South Africa (hotel – off-ship)
Fairmont Zimbali Resort, Ballito, South Africa
SUNDAY: DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA (7:30 AM / 6:00 PM) Short morning drive from Fairmont Zimbali to Durban Country Club.
GOLF: Durban Country Club combines lush vegetation, dunes, and gorgeous views of the Indian Ocean and is a typical links layout with wide, undulating fairways. As a regular host for the South African Open as well as the Volvo Open in 2013 and 2014, the course measures 6,400 yards and plays to a par 70 from the club tees. The par-5 5th will seize your attention due to the elevated tee, gusting wind, and ocean view. Non-Golfing guests who participate in our overland program may visit Durban Country Club with the golfers in the morning and then return to Azamara Journey for lunchtime, to then enjoy any of the Azamara Shore Excursions® on offer in Durban in the afternoon.
SIGHTSEEING: Durban is a diverse and interesting city to explore. Ride on horseback down The Golden Mile, the city’s beachfront, which features clean sand and the clear beautiful water of the Indian Ocean. Shop at the Victoria Street Market, which opened in 1870 and has the feel of a city that is home to the largest Indian population outside of India in the world. Tour the Moses Mabhida Stadium, one of the host sites for the 2010 World Cup, and open to the public on non-game days. Take a ride through the vibrant city streets on a colorfully decorated rickshaw, which is a preferred mode of transportation, into Central Durban and sample the array of dining and nightlife options, including the sparkling Suncoast casino. Enjoy Durban on your own or via Azamara Shore Excursions®. Port Explorer Guide – Durban
Overnight: At Sea
MONDAY: AT SEA Enjoy another relaxing day at sea onboard Azamara Journey.
Overnight: At Sea
TUESDAY: AT SEA Enjoy another relaxing day at sea onboard Azamara Journey.
Overnight: At Sea
WEDNESDAY: CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA (9:00 AM / IN PORT)
SIGHTSEEING: Cape Town is an iconic and cosmopolitan city, its waterfront area was once described as a combination of San Diego and the inner Baltimore harbor on steroids. Walkthrough the Company Gardens, the fresh produce gardens for ships and locals from the mid-17th Century and today. Downtown you will find the SA Museum, Cultural History Museum, Houses of Parliament, National Gallery, and St George’s Cathedral. Head through the city to Greenmarket Square to browse African mementos at its bustling market stalls. Drive to the Castle of Good Hope, the oldest building in South Africa with its collection of Old Cape paintings, and take in the Grand Parade where Nelson Mandela addressed the nation on his release in 1990.
Overnight: In Port – Cape Town, South Africa
THURSDAY: CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA (IN PORT / IN PORT)
GOLF: Pearl Valley, set in the famous Franschhoek Wine region, is a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course and a treat to play. Pearl Valley is considered one of the top-conditioned courses. As with many Nicklaus courses, water on the right with plenty of sand will keep the golfer’s minds off the wide landing areas provided. The course and its geographical location allow guests to enjoy a day outing in the Winelands with high-quality golf to complement the food and wine. Continue to explore Cape Town at your leisure today, perhaps making the short trip to the Cape of Good Hope, enjoying lunch and a tour of the lighthouse located at the rocky promontory on the southern tip of the peninsula.
Overnight: In Port – Cape Town, South Africa.
FRIDAY: CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA (IN PORT / DISEMBARK AT 9:00 AM)
Disembark Azamara Quest at 9:00 AM.
Pre-Cruise Option – Golf & Safari 4 Nights | 1 Round | 4 Game Drives | Johannesburg – Cape Town |
WEDNESDAY: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, SOUTH AFRICA.
Arrive in Johannesburg this morning, where our Host team will greet and transfer you to our group meeting point within the adjacent InterContinental Hotel.
Early this afternoon we make the short flight directly to Skukuza Airport located within Kruger National Park.
Please note your golf clubs will be taken by road directly to Leopard Creek Golf Club, and your non-safari luggage will be shipped directly to Cape Town ready for the cruise. Costs of shipping are included in your pre-cruise package.
On arrival at Skukuza, you will be met by the lodge rangers, who will transfer you in open 4×4 safari vehicles to Jock Safari Lodge, your home for the next three days.
Jock Safari Lodge is the first private lodge set in the heart of Africa’s premier wildlife reserve, the Kruger National Park. This luxury lodge incorporates the romance and elegance of the past colonial era and reflects in its unique style the indigenous Zulu and Shangaan cultures. The Kruger Park offers some of the best game viewing available in Africa and Jock Safari Lodge is situated in one of the best game viewing areas of the park. There will be time for a quick freshen-up and orientation before heading out on the late afternoon safari drive.
This evening Welcome Cocktails and Dinner. OVERNIGHT: Jock Safari Lodge – Thatched suite with private plunge pool.
THURSDAY: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, SOUTH AFRICA
A normal day at Jock follows the following order: Morning Game Drive: 5:30 AM – Wake up for the morning game drive. 7:45 AM – Enjoy coffee and tea in the bush. 9:00 AM – A full breakfast is served upon your return from the game drive. 11:00 AM – Enjoy an interpretive bush walk. 1:00 PM – Lunch is served. 2:30 PM – Enjoy a massage on the deck of your suite or relax at the pool. Evening Game Drive: 4:00 PM – Enjoy high tea before the evening game drive. 5:30 PM – Happy Hour in the bush with cocktails and snacks as the sun sets 8:00 PM – The fires are lit in the boma for dinner under the African stars.
OVERNIGHT: Jock Safari Lodge – Thatched suite with private plunge pool.
FRIDAY: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, SOUTH AFRICA Non-golfing guests follow the normal safari schedule today. Golfers travel one hour to the Southern border of the park for golf at Leopard Creek. There are often excellent game sightings on this journey.
GOLF: Today play Leopard Creek. Situated near Malelane in the heart of Mpumalanga, on the southern border of the Kruger National Park, Leopard Creek presents a rare opportunity to play an outstanding bushveld golf course. The 360-hectare development is bordered to the north and the west by the picturesque Crocodile River and the Kruger National Park. Typical bushveld kopjes overlook the course from the east, providing an ideal backdrop for a magnificent Gary Player-designed course. The club is ranked #2 in South Africa. Cart and snacks included. Golfers return to Jock in time to join the nongolfing guests for the late afternoon safari activities. Dinner in the Lodge.
OVERNIGHT: Jock Safari Lodge – Thatched suite with private plunge pool.
SATURDAY: CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA Enjoy a morning game drive and full breakfast before checking out and flying from Skukuza directly to Cape Town. Your golf equipment will be shipped separately to Port Elizabeth in readiness for your first game of golf at Humewood during the cruise. Mid-afternoon arrival into Cape Town and transfer to the Table Bay Hotel.
OVERNIGHT: Table Bay Hotel – Table Mountain facing Room
SUNDAY: CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA Breakfast at leisure, with the morning free to explore the V&A Cape Town Waterfront before transferring to Azamara Quest for our South African Golf Cruise.
Post-Cruise Option – Fancourt & Knysna 4 Nights | 3 Rounds | Cape Town – George |
FRIDAY: FANCOURT, SOUTH AFRICA Disembark Azamara Quest and transfer to Cape Town Airport for a late morning flight to George on the Garden Route. Short transfer to Fancourt where you can relax and enjoy the resort facilities. The 150-year-old original Manor House and National Monument set on the 613-hectare Fancourt Estate have been meticulously remodeled to create a boutique hotel that offers old-world, new-world, and out-of-this-world beauty and elegance. This evening a Welcome Dinner.
OVERNIGHT: The Manor House at Fancourt – Homewood Suite
SATURDAY: FANCOURT, SOUTH AFRICA
GOLF: Today play The Links at Fancourt. Created from a previously flat piece of land, over 700,000 cubic meters of earth was moved to transform it into a typical Links style. The course presents undulating windswept terrain and dune-style landscape and is the only such course in South Africa. This is a walking course with caddies and is ranked #1 in South Africa. Host course of the 2003 Presidents Cup, 2005 Women’s World Cup, and 2006 South African Open. Please note this is a walking golf course with caddies.
SIGHTSEEING: Explore the Klein Karoo with its collection of mountain passes, ostrich farms, and the Cango Caves.
OVERNIGHT: The Manor House at Fancourt – Homewood Suite
SUNDAY: FANCOURT, SOUTH AFRICA
GOLF: Pinnacle Point is set high above the Indian Ocean, providing sensational, breathtaking views of the crystal blue water from across the course, this is truly a magnificent and memorable design. All seven holes run parallel to the ocean shore. The home hole is a fierce risk-reward par-5.
SIGHTSEEING: Travel to Knysna and Plettenberg Bay to explore the heart of the Garden Route. Visit the Elephant Sanctuary, Monkey Land, The Knysna Lagoon, and Waterfront for some local craft shopping.
OVERNIGHT: The Manor House at Fancourt – Homewood suite
MONDAY: FANCOURT, SOUTH AFRICA
GOLF: The Montagu at Fancourt was designed by Gary Player and remodeled by David McLay-Kidd of Bandon Dunes fame. With the highest levels of conditioning and true championship layout, this tree-lined and challenging course over rolling terrain leaves a positive lasting impression on all who play here. The Montagu sets the standards by which all other courses in South Africa are measured.
SIGHTSEEING: Free day to enjoy the facilities at Fancourt or add personal touring through the hotel travel desk. Farewell Dinner at Fancourt.
OVERNIGHT: The Manor House at Fancourt – Homewood suite
TUESDAY: FANCOURT, SOUTH AFRICA
Our tour concludes today, and guests are free to make their homeward travel plans, with George being the most convenient departure airport to connect to Cape Town or Johannesburg for onward international flights. Ask your GolfAhoy Travel Advisor about First Class Air on Emirates.
Golf Schedule
HUMEWOOD GOLF CLUB: PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA
Considered the top course in South Africa by the legendary countryman 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 of the Goodyear Classic, held at the course from 1984-1992. The greens were converted to bentgrass in 2009 and the result was consistently magnificent putting surfaces.
EAST LONDON GOLF CLUB: EAST LONDON, SOUTH AFRICA
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.
ZIMBALI COUNTRY CLUB: RICHARDS BAY, SOUTH AFRICA
Zimbali Country Club offers irresistible ocean and forest views, and exceptional water and wetland features within an inspiring natural setting, and has developed the reputation of a memorable course with charisma and challenge. With the agenda of ‘conservation taking precedence,’ international golf course designer and former British and South African PGA champion, Tom Weiskopf crafted a course with dramatic elevation changes, varying eco-systems, which is ecologically sound while maximizing the natural landscape.
DURBAN COUNTRY CLUB: DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA
Combining lush vegetation, sand dunes, and gorgeous views of the Indian Ocean, the Durban Country Club is a typical links-style layout with wide, undulating fairways. As a regular host for the South African Open as well as the Volvo Open in 2013 and 2014, the course measures 6,400 yards and plays to a par 70 from the club tees. The par-5 5th will seize your attention due to the elevated tee, gusting wind, and ocean view.
PEARL VALLEY: CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
Set in the famous Franschhoek Wine region Pearl Valley is a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, a treat to play and considered one of the top conditioned courses. As with many Nicklaus courses, water on the right with plenty of sand will keep the golfer’s minds off the wide landing areas provided. The course and its geographical location allow guests to enjoy a day outing in the Winelands with high-quality golf to complement the food and wine.
LEOPARD CREEK: MPUMALANGA, SOUTH AFRICA
Situated near Malelane in the heart of Mpumalanga, on the southern border of the Kruger National Park, Leopard Creek presents a rare opportunity to play an outstanding bushveld golf course. The 360-hectare development is bordered to the north and the west by the picturesque Crocodile River and the Kruger National Park. The course is remotely located and is therefore only recommended for clients looking to add a safari option in Southern Kruger or those using private air-charter services.
FANCOURT – THE LINKS: GEORGE, SOUTH AFRICA
Created from a previously flat piece of land, over 700,000 cubic meters of earth were moved to transform it into a typical Links style. The course presents undulating windswept terrain and dune-style landscape and is the only such course in South Africa. The Links presents a stern test in all weather conditions. This is a walking course with caddies and is ranked 1 in South Africa. Host course of the 2003 Presidents Cup, 2005 Women’s World Cup, and 2006 South African Open. The renowned architect Peter Matkovich put it best, describing the property at Pinnacle Point by saying, ‘This is the most dramatic golf course site I’ve ever encountered anywhere in the world.” It is difficult to argue with his assessment. Set high above the Indian Ocean, providing sensational, breathtaking views of the crystal blue water from across the course, this is truly a magnificent and memorable design. All seven holes run parallel to the ocean shore. The home hole is a fierce risk-reward par-5.
FANCOURT – THE MONTAGU: GEORGE, SOUTH AFRICA The Montagu Course at Fancourt. Designed by Gary Player and remodeled in 2004 by David McLay Kidd (Bandon Dunes, The Castle Course St Andrews), The Montagu is South Africa’s #6 and its best parkland golf course. With the highest levels of conditioning and true championship layout, The Montagu at Fancourt sets the standards by which all other courses in South Africa are measured. Carts are included along with 1 caddie per cart.
PINNACLE POINT: MOSSEL BAY, SOUTH AFRICA Pinnacle Point is set high above the Indian Ocean, providing sensational, breathtaking views of the crystal blue water from across the course, this is truly a magnificent and memorable design. All seven holes run parallel to the ocean shore. The home hole is a fierce risk-reward par-5.
Azamara Suites. Club World Owner’s (6) Club Ocean (4) Club Continent (34) Club Spa Suite (2).
Staterooms. Club Veranda (201) Club Ocean View (72) Club Interior (26)
Golf & Cruise Pricing Per Person. Prices are provided as Golf Package and Cruise Fare so that your choices for suites and staterooms are clear. The total cost is the combination of both plus applicable taxes. The cruise fare is dynamic and may change until booked and locked in, but you are assured of the best available selection of suites and staterooms and the very best available rates which exist at any point in time. Cruise fares below are the current “from” prices on 03/14/2021. Any future discounts offered by Azamara will be honored.
| Club Interior Stateroom | Club Oceanview Stateroom | Club Veranda Stateroom | Club Continent Suite | Club Spa Suite | Club Ocean Suite | Owners Suite | |
| Cruise Fare | $3,799 | $4,299 | $5,299 | $6,399 | $8,799 | $10,299 | $11,499 |
| Combine the Cruise Fare with Selected Golf Package(s) for the Total Cost | |||||||
| Golf Package | Golfer | Non-Golfer | |||||
| 5 Round Program (includes one night off the ship at Fairmont Zimbali with transport, overnight, lunches, dinner, drinks) – Humewood, East London, Zimbali, Durban Country Club & Pearl Valley | $3,795 | N/A | |||||
| Non-golf spouse Fairmont Zimbali (includes transport, overnight, lunches, dinner, drinks) | N/A | $975 | |||||
| Pre-Cruise Package 4 nights Golf & Kruger Safari including normal amenities (all-inclusive of meals and drinks at Jock Safari Lodge) plus domestic South African flights |
$5,995 | $5,395 | |||||
| Post-Cruise Package 4 nights at Fancourt & Knysna including normal amenities, 3 rounds, and a domestic South African flight |
$4,195 | $3,395 | |||||
| Cruise fares are the published gross prices (exclusive of any port taxes & fees), and where special promotions may be in force, any relevant discounts will be taken from these prices at the time of booking.
Deposits Per Person: Golf 25% of Golf Package Price; Staterooms $550/Suites $1,100 |
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| Lock in Early for the Best Suites and Staterooms at the Best Price. The Cancellation Fee Is Only $125 Per Person Until 12 Months Out | |||||||
| Prices Exclude Port Taxes and Fees of $168 Per Person | |||||||
About Azamara Suites and Staterooms.
Welcome to your vacation home with ocean views, sea breezes, and all the style and amenities of a boutique hotel. Relax with plush cotton robes and slippers, French bath products, fresh flowers, and 24-hour room service. Our goal is to make you comfortable so you can spend more time on important things. Like exploring the world.
Staying in a suite is like staying in your own vacation home complete with ocean views, sea breezes, and Butler service. Relax with plush cotton robes and slippers, French bath products, fresh flowers, and fine linens. Open the sliding glass doors to your private veranda, perfect for reading, al fresco dining, or stargazing. Enjoy a drink from complimentary bottles of specialty spirits, mixers included. And should you need anything, your English-trained Butler is never more than a call away, ready to assist with restaurant and spa reservations, private parties, dinners for two, and much more.
| CRUISE ITINERARY | ||||
| Port | Arrive / Depart | Golf | Sightseeing | |
| Cape Town | Embark / 6:00 PM | |||
| At Sea | ||||
| Port Elizabeth | 7:00 AM / 8:00 PM | Humewood | Prince Alfred’s Guard Memorial | |
| East London | 7:30 AM / 4:00 PM | East London | East London | |
| At Sea | ||||
| Maputo | 8:00 AM / 3:00 PM | Maputo | ||
| Richard’s Bay | 7:00 AM / 9:00 PM | Zimbali* | Kosi Bay | |
| Durban | 7:30 AM / 6:00 PM | Durban* | Durban | |
| At Sea | ||||
| At Sea | ||||
| Cape Town | 9:00 AM / IN PORT | Cape of Good Hope | ||
| Cape Town | IN PORT / IN PORT | Pearl Valley | Table Mountain | |
| Cape Town | Disembark / 9:00 AM | |||
* Played on an included overland plan with one night in Fairmont Zimbali.
| PRE-CRUISE – Golf & Kruger Safari: 4 Nights 0verland & Safari | 1 Round | 4 Game Drives | Jan 11 – 15, 2023 | ||||
| Date | Golf | Sightseeing | Social Events | Lodging |
| Arrive in Johannesburg | Fly to Kruger | Welcome Dinner | Jock Safari Lodge, Kruger | |
| AM+PM Game Drives | Dinner | |||
| Leopard Creek | AM+PM Game Drives | Dinner | ||
| Morning Game Drive | Fly to Cape Town | Table Bay Hotel, Cape Town | ||
| Embark Azamara Journey | Free Morning Cape Town | |||
| POST-CRUISE – Fancourt & Knysna: 4 Nights Overland & The Garden Route | 3 Rounds | | ||||
| Golf | Sightseeing | Social Events | Lodging | |
| Debark Azamara Journey | Fly to George | Welcome Dinner | Manor House at Fancourt | |
| Fancourt The Links | Klein Karoo | |||
| Pinnacle Point | Garden Route | |||
| Fancourt Montagu | Farewell Dinner | |||
| Depart George | ||||
