Whitsunday Golf Cruise:

6 -13 August 2011

Sail away the winter blues when you cruise return from Brisbane to the Whitsundays on luxury cruiser Pacific Dawn. This 7 night cruise combines the beauty of cruising the South Pacific with a fun teams competition at 3 of Australia's leading resort courses including the recently opened Hamilton Island Golf Course.

A world of leisure awaits you on board, international entertainment and shows, casino, a myriad of bars and restaurants, Lotus spa, pools, jogging track, yoga, duty free shopping and so much more… There really is something for everyone!
When the ship anchors along the coast, you'll be treated to first class golf at Paradise Palms, the exclusive Hamilton Island course and Sea Temple at Port Douglas playing in a fun teams event this really is the ultimate in golf.

Conveniently, once on board you only have to unpack once and you will enjoy this experience where so much is included (personal shopping, beverages and some activities excluded).

Book before 31st March 2011 for a $50 per person cruise credit!
 

INCLUSIONS:

• 7 Nights accommodation on board the Pacific Dawn in a guaranteed outside cabin with private ensuite.
• All meals on board (food only).
• Hamilton Island Golf Club 9 holes + gourmet seafood lunch
• 18 holes of Golf at Paradise Palms
• 18 holes of Golf at Sea Temple
• Golf transfers & golf club valet
• Private welcome cocktail party and presentation dinner.
• On board entertainment— gala spectacular, live music, theme nights, nightclub access, cinema.
• 2 x Cocktail nights—make sure you bring your cocktail attire!
• Souvenir Hawaiian tour shirt
• Fully escorted by Go Golfing
   

FLIGHTS AND TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS:
 
Go Golfing Travel Pty Ltd is a licensed travel agent. Travel associated with Go Golfing tours can be booked at preferential rates, directly with Go Golfing Travel Licence Number 2TA5414. Please contact travel@gogolfing.net.au or phone 07 5562 5307 for more information.

2011 ITINERARY:

Day 1
Depart Brisbane Passenger Terminal at 2pm. Ensure that you have checked in by midday. Watch the spectacle of the ship setting sail and cruising up the Brisbane River and under the Gateway Bridges— get in the mood with the Sail away party on the Lido Deck. This evening we'll get to know each other at our welcome dinner in the Palm Court Dining Room.

Day 2
Relax and enjoy the day on board, with one of the many activities including volleyball, shuffleboard, yoga, pilates. Indulge in a rejuvenating treatment at the Lotus Spa (optional extra) or just sit back and chill out by one of the pools. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 3
After breakfast disembark and transfer in our private super cat to Hamilton Island Golf Club for 1st round of teams event (today is a 9 hole event followed by a sumptuous seafood bbq lunch). Designed by five time British Open Champion Peter Thomson, the 6, 130 metre par 71 course on Dent Island features unparalleled views of the Whitsundays and the surrounding Great barrier Reef. Reboard the vessel by 3.30pm and then freshen up for daily prize presentation then kickback and enjoy the ships onboard entertainment facilities and fantastic restaurants.

Day 4
When you wake this morning, we will be docking in Yorkey's Knob (just north of Cairns). Following breakfast, we'll transfer to Paradise Palms for round 2 the course features undulating greens and is complemented by acclaimed a-la-carte restaurant, bar, sporting and lifestyle amenities.

Day 5
After breakfast a round at the magnificent Sea Temple Resort with rich green fairways, framed by tropical rainforest and stunning mountain views and cooled by sea breezes, is enough to strike joy into the heart of any true golfer. Add a remarkable test of golfing ability with large undulating greens guarded by traditional pot bunkers, and the Sea Temple Golf & Country Club, Port Douglas is to be experienced to be believed.

Day 6
Enjoy a day of leisure. With only the sun as your only timekeeper you are free to indulge in one of the many pleasures on board the Pacific Dawn.

Day 7
Relax on your last day cruising as we sail our way down the coastline homeward to Brisbane. Maybe a game of volleyball or a dip in one of the many pools and spas. Refine your appreciation of wine or coffee with a class facilitated by an expert or be entertained with one of the latest movies in the ships cinema. Then join us for our Farewell dinner before burning up the dance floor.

DAY 8
An early breakfast and then disembark at the Brisbane International Passenger terminal. Ensure that your onward departures are scheduled after 10am.