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If you’re one of the folks who thinks everything has a silver lining, the Silversea Cruises’ new “Silver Links” program is for you. Taking a cruise on either the Silver Whisper or the Silver Shadow can afford you the privlege of playing world renowned golf courses and the ability to test your mettle against some of the most challenging links out there. As part of their enrichment program, Silversea now has group excursions, guided by PGA-class professionals, on 35 courses in 16 countries. This program is highlighted by instruction to master the finer shots of the game, golf carts or caddies, greens fees and transfers to the courses. Play some fabulous venues like the Wyndham el Conquistador Golf & Resort in San Juan, Teeth of the Dog Golf Club in the Dominican Republic, El Tigre Golf Club in Puerto Vallarta, El Cid Country Club in Mazatlan, Kauri Cliffs Golf Club in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands, or the Monte Carlo Golf Club in Monaco.

Brian Williamson is currently Director of Onboard Operations for Elite Golf Cruises. He has been a corporate golf professional and teacher of the game for twenty-six years, having learned this art from the legendary master Harvey Penick. During this time, Brian has taught more than 35,000 golf lessons, and entertained over 7 billion dollars in corporate revenue. Brian has worked with many Fortune 500 companies, CHBs, CEOs, professional athletes, actors, high-level politicians and many others he refers to as simply “ very nice people .” He has taught men and women from beginners to tour professionals in over 50 countries. As a youth, Brian attended the University of Texas on a golf scholarship, winning a Southwest Conference championship.
Perfect your swing onboard against a backdrop of sea and sky. Events include complimentary clinics, demonstrations and putting contests. Our PGA professional also offers private lessons utilising state-of-the-art V1 video technology. And since Silversea has the finest Nike® clubs available onboard, all you need to bring is your game. Nike club rentals are available starting under $50, and swing analysis is available at $30.
“Our golf cruises are an excellent option for the affluent traveler looking to hone his or her game on the finest international links and fairways,” said David Morris, Silversea’s executive vice president of worldwide sales and marketing. “Avid golfers of all levels can combine a luxury vacation with the chance to enjoy guided golf excursions and priority tee times at some of the world’s most celebrated courses.”
Individual golf outings may be arranged through the concierge or tour manager aboard any Silversea voyage. Experience for yourself the intimate ambience preferred by discerning travellers and found only aboard the luxurious ships of Silversea. Discover genuine hospitality and warm, personalised service. Sumptuous award-winning suites and authentic cultural enrichment. Indulge in an all-inclusive lifestyle featuring spacious ocean-view suites – most with private veranda, complimentary fine wines and spirits served throughout the ship, gourmet cuisine and open-seating dining, in-suite dining and complimentary 24-hour room service, and fares that conveniently include all onboard gratuities.
Here is a sampling of what’s in store:
– Silver Shadow departs May 16, 2008 on a 15-day Panama Canal crossing (#3811) from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles with optional golf excursions to La Iguana at Los Suenos (Puntarenas); Tres Vidas Golf Club (Acapulco); and El Tigre Golf Club (Puerto Vallarta). Silver Sailing cruise fares start at $4,917 per person.
Silver Whisper departs July 19, 2008 on a 7-day Mediterranean sailing (#4822) from Rome to Monte Carlo with optional golf excursions to Golf Park Mallorca (Palma de Mallorca); PGA at Catalunya Golf Club (Barcelona); Servannes Golf Club (Sete); and Sainte Maxime Golf Club (St. Tropez). Advance Payment Bonus cruise fares start at $5,196 per person.
Silver Whisper departs August 16, 2008 on a 7-day Mediterranean cruise (#4826) from Barcelona to Rome with optional golf excursions to Cannes Mougins Golf Club (Menton); Cosmopolitan Golf Club (Livorno); and the Monte Carlo Golf Club. Silver Sailing cruise fares start at $4,546 per person.
Silver Shadow departs September 17, 2008 on an 11-day Mexican Riviera voyage (#3823) from Los Angeles to Costa Rica with optional golf excursions to Cabo del Sol Desert Course (Cabo San Lucas); El Tigre Golf Club (Puerto Vallarta); Club de Golf Marina Ixtapa (Zihuatanejo); and Tres Vidas Golf Club (Acapulco). Silver Sailing cruise fares start at $3,957 per person.
Silver Shadow departs December 3, 2008 on a 9-day Caribbean sailing (#3829) from Fort Lauderdale to Barbados with optional golf excursions to Antigua’s Cedar Valley Golf Club, the St. Lucia Golf & Country Club, and Sandy Lane Country Club in Barbados. Silver Sailing cruise fares start at $3,237 per person.
Silver Whisper departs December 20, 2008 on a 15-day South Pacific voyage (#4839) from Sydney to Auckland with optional golf excursions to the Royal Melbourne Golf Club; Royal Hobart Golf Club; St. Clair Golf Club (Dunedin); Clearwater Golf Club (Christchurch); Paraparaumu Golf Club (Wellington); Cape Kidnappers Golf Club (Napier); Kauri Cliffs Golf Club (Bay of Islands); and the Tauranga Golf Club. Silver Sailing cruise fares start at $9,036 per person.