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Program Dates:
August 22 - 29, 2009
Length of Program:
7 days
Ship:
Clelia II
Countries Visited:
USA - Great Lakes
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From majestic natural treasures to man-made marvels, the Great Lakes boast a grandeur that truly upholds their name. On our voyage aboard the Clelia II, cruise these scenic waters and discover spans of pristine splendor and outstanding golf courses situated at superb locations. Golfers will revel in such world-class venues as the Rees Jones course at Grand Niagara Resort; Cobble Beach Golf Links, which leading Canadian architect Doug Carrick set over beautiful Georgian Bay; Bay Harbor Golf Club, built by Arthur Hills to great fanfare and awards; and Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club, a links-style gem with exquisite views of Lake Michigan. Beyond these impressive golf layouts, we’ll admire the vibrant communities of the region and such feats of design as the massive locks that lead to Lake Superior and the 27-mile long Welland Canal, a marvel of engineering that will “raise” the ship over 300 feet to transit from Lake Ontario to Lake Erie. But no itineraries truly compare to the breadth of the region—and the thrill of the game—we’re to experience in North America’s superlative inland waterway, the Great Lakes.
The Greek Islands & Turkey Golf Cruise
Sept. 9 – Sept. 18, 2009
Aboard the 34-Guests Yacht Callisto
The Great Lakes Golf Cruise
August 22 - August 29, 2009
Aboard the Yacht Clelia II
Ron Lucas from Mackeyville, Pennsylvania.
A PGA Golf Professional, Ron Lucas has served as General Manager/Head Professional of West Point Country Club, General Manager/Director of Golf at Fox Hollow Golf Club and Manager/Head Professional at Belles Springs Golf Course, in Mackeyville, Pennsylvania. Additionally, he spent four years as Head Professional at Latrobe Country Club, under the tutelage of Arnold Palmer. His client roster also includes, among many others, Cadillac/Callaway golf clinics, Special Olympics groups and the Pittsburgh youth Golf Foundation. He is a frequent guest speaker at such organizations as Rotary, Kiwanis and Jaycee clubs and at universities including Penn State. Currently Ron is President and owner of Pro Golf Club Manufacturing and founder of a company specializing in customdesigned clubs and quality club repair.
Day 1
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada | EMBARK
Arrive in Toronto and embark Clelia II. Overnight aboard ship docked in Toronto.
Day 2
WELLAND CANAL
Sailing from Toronto early in the morning, Clelia II will enter the Welland Canal to begin the dramatic passage through a series of seven locks, from Lake Ontario to Lake Erie. Golfers will play opening round at the Grand Niagara Resort. Sited on the shores of beautiful Welland River, this Rees Jones classic beckons players of all levels. Mind the water, which comes into play in 14 of its 18 holes. Non-golfers will take a drive and marvel at the great falls of Niagara, where every minute more than six million cubic feet of water thunder over the crestline.
Day 3
WINDSOR
Arrive in Ontario’s Windsor, built on the Detroit River, near the entrance to Lake St. Clair. “Big, undulating and sculptured” are all adjectives frequently used to describe the greens at Essex Golf & Country Club, where we will play Donald J. Ross’s much-touted course. Among the tournaments essex has hosted are the Canadian Open, the LPGA’s duMaurier Classic and the AT&T Canada Senior Open. Touring passengers will drive across to Michigan’s Detroit and Greenfield village, a remarkable assemblage of restorations saluting the American past, with the Henry Ford Museum as its centerpiece.
Day 4
PORT ELGIN
This morning Clelia II arrives in Port Elgin, Lake Huron’s bustling resort town known for its spectacular sunsets. Golfers will play Cobble Beach Golf Links, with its undulating fairways, links-like character and thrilling vistas of Georgian Bay. This Doug Carrick course challenges the best players while also delighting the novice. Those touring will visit the town of Owen Sound and explore Cobble Beach’s heritage sites featuring Native and euro-Canadian artifacts, rock formations and homestead ruins.
Day 5
CHARLEVOIX, Michigan, USA
The tumbling hills of Michigan’s scenic northwest are blanketed with maple, spruce and some of the nation’s best golf courses. Golfers will play Bay Harbor Golf Club, ranked eighth by Golf Magazine among the “Top 100 Golf Courses you Can Play.” Designed by Arthur Hills, the course is set amidst sweeping bluffs overlooking Lake Michigan and the Little Traverse Bay, a quarry with 40-foot rock walls and unspoiled forest. Touring travelers will explore the old port town of Harbor Springs, with its panoramic views of the bay, and enjoy a wine tasting at Harbor Springs’s Pleasantview vineyards. Later drive through the Tunnel of Trees, en route to historic Cross village, known for its ties to the Native American Ottawa Indians, and admire its spectacular forest canopy.
Day 6
TRAVERSE CITY
Clelia II docks in the port of Traverse City. Today play Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club, designed by Warren Henderson and Rick Smith and much-acclaimed for its undulating terrain, windswept natural fescues and resemblance to a seaside Irish links. enjoy panoramic views of Lake Michigan and see why this 1998 design has swept numerous awards, including Golf Digest ’s ranking among the top 100 Greatest Golf Courses in the United States. Touring guests will set out for the Music House Museum, a restyled antique barn housing a superb array of automatic instruments from the early 1900s, including a Wurlitzer theater organ, an 18-foot Mortier dance organ and a reproducing piano. Later enjoy wine tastings at Chateau Grand Traverse; Brys estate vineyard and Winery, on Old Mission Peninsula; and Chateau Chantal.
Day 7
SAULT STE. MARIE CANAL & AT SEA
Relax aboard and enjoy the ship’s amenities as Clelia II transits the “Soo” Canal to enter fabled Lake Superior, and spend the day cruising toward Duluth.
Day 8
DULUTH, Minnesota, USA | DISEMBARK
Clelia II docks in Duluth, at the westernmost port on Lake Superior’s North Shore. Disembark and fly home.
Program Inclusions
• 7 -night cruise aboard the 34-guest private yacht Callisto
• Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions
• All meals aboard Clelia II , including house wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
• Open bar aboard ship throughout the cruise
• Complete program of tours and excursions as described
• All golf arrangements, including green fees and golf carts
• Accompanying golf host
• Professional tour staff
• Complete pre-departure materials
• Baggage handling and transfers abroad on the designated program departure and arrival dates
• Port and embarkation taxes
• Gratuities to porters, guides and drivers
NOT INCLUDED: Airfare; visa and passport fees; luggage, cancellation and accident insurance; meals and beverages other than those specified above; personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, faxes and e-mail service; and gratuities to shipboard personnel
3-Night Optional Post-Cruise Extension in Kohler, Wisconsin
August 29 - September 1, 2009
Extend your Great Lakes journey by spending three days at The American Club, a superb luxury resort in Kohler, Wisconsin. Play two of Pete Dye’s awardwinning
championship courses, the Straits Course at Whistling Straits and the River Course at Blackwolf Run. The Straits Course, which hosted the 2004 PGA Championship, is styled after Ireland’s great links courses and spans two miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. Given
a five-star rating by Golf Digest, the River Course was the site of the 1998 U.S. Women’s Open. It cuts across a glacial valley. Touring guests will enjoy the many recreational offerings at The American Club, including the Kohler Waters Spa; the private 500-acre River Wildlife preserve for hiking, hunting, fishing, canoeing and horseback riding; the Shops at Woodlake Kohler, spanning more than 30 boutiques and a gourmet market; charter fishing on Lake Michigan and fly fishing on the Sheboygan River; and antique and history tours, among other attractions.
(Please note: Optional Extension is at an additional cost to the main program.)
To be launched in early 2009, after extensive refurbishment, redecoration and other improvements, the all-suite Clelia II
will offer the finest in small-ship cruise travel. This private
yacht-like cruise ship accommodates only 100 guests in 50 suites, each
of which affords ocean views, measures 215 square feet or more and is
appointed with a sitting area or separate living room, twin or
queen-size beds, spacious closets, air conditioning.
• Satellite TV, DVD/CD player
• Telephone
• Mini-refrigerator
• Marble-appointed bathroom with fine toiletries and teak floor
• Plush terry robes and slippers
• Fresh flowers and fruit basket
• 24-hour room service
Clelia II Deck Plan
| E |
Deluxe suites on Magellan Deck with portholes and sitting area. 225 sq. ft. |
$5,595 |
| D |
Deluxe suites on Columbus Deck with window and sitting area. 225 sq. ft. |
$6,395 |
| C |
Deluxe suites on Magellan Deck with portholes and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. |
$6,995 |
| B |
Deluxe suites on Columbus Deck with window and
sitting area. 235 sq. ft. |
$7,795 |
| A |
Deluxe suites on Marco Polo Deck with window and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. |
$8,495 |
| AA |
Deluxe suites on Marco Polo Deck with forward and side windows and sitting area. 285 sq. ft. |
$9,195 |
| VS |
Deluxe Veranda Suites on Erickson Deck with private balcony and sitting area. 300 sq. ft. |
$9,995 |
| PHS |
Deluxe Penthouse Suites on Explorer Deck with private balcony and sitting area. 400 sq. ft. |
$10,695 |
Family and Single Rates
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: A limited number of cabins have been designated for single travelers in Categories B & C at a supplement of $2,695 to the per person, double occupancy rates
AIRFARE: Airfare is not included in the cost of the program. Please call the Air Travel Desk at toll-free 877-711-9896 or 212-592-1340 to make your reservations, or see your travel agent.
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