Setting Sail for the Green: Silversea’s New Golf Voyages
From ocean to fairway – Themed cruises have become increasingly popular among travelers seeking unique experiences beyond traditional sea voyages. Cruise companies worldwide are continuously broadening their route offerings to attract new passengers with specialized themes. Recent additions to our travel wishlist include Game of Thrones-inspired cruises exploring Croatia’s stunning coastline, alongside Formula 1-themed packages offered by MSC Cruises and its premium brand Explora Journeys. Wellness and active cruises represent another rapidly growing segment that has captured our attention. This expanding trend has been enthusiastically adopted by several cruise operators, with Silversea leading the charge by unveiling an exciting new collection of golf-centered voyages.
A Partnership Built on Excellence
Beginning operations in 2027, these innovative golf voyages will be developed in collaboration with PerryGolf, a well-established international golf travel provider. The partnership promises to deliver exceptional experiences for golf enthusiasts aboard Silversea’s elegant vessels. Bert Hernandez, President of Silversea, shared his enthusiasm about this venture:
“Silversea is built on giving guests access to experiences that go beyond what most travel can offer. Our partnership with PerryGolf extends that standard to golf – placing guests on some of the world’s most celebrated courses, with every detail managed and every comfort included.”
Beyond simply sailing on Silversea’s luxurious ships, travelers will have the opportunity to enhance selected voyages through curated golf programs run by PerryGolf. Each comprehensive golf cruise package delivers numerous benefits to passengers. These include guaranteed playing time with pre-arranged tee times, coverage of green fees, premium transportation between the vessel and golf course, complimentary lunch and refreshments at each venue, and access to practice facilities along with range balls at participating courses.
British Isles Golf Heritage
Merging legendary fairways with culturally rich destinations, Silversea’s golf-focused voyages feature a remarkable round-trip sailing departing from and returning to Southampton between August 14 and 25, 2027. This journey highlights the finest elements of British Isles golfing heritage. Travelers aboard the Silver Spirit will begin their adventure at Royal Liverpool, a prestigious venue that has hosted the Open Championship thirteen times throughout its history. From there, the journey continues to Prince’s Golf Club located in Kent.
The British Isles itinerary then crosses over to Northern Ireland, where passengers will experience the dramatic dunes of Portstewart. The voyage concludes in Scotland with rounds at Castle Stuart and Dumbarnie Links, representing two of Scotland’s most celebrated modern golf courses. Each location offers distinct character and challenge for golfers of all skill levels.
Mediterranean and Pacific Adventures
From October 25 through November 3, 2027, a Barcelona to Barcelona round-trip Mediterranean itinerary aboard the Silver Ray will showcase continental Europe’s premier golf courses. The journey commences at Camiral’s Stadium Course, which is scheduled to host the prestigious Ryder Cup in the future. Following this, travelers proceed to Las Colinas situated on Spain’s southeastern coastline. Golf enthusiasts will then travel to Mallorca to enjoy rounds at both Son Gual and Alcanada courses.
Perhaps the most anticipated voyage—and certainly one destined for our golf travel bucket list—is an extended 14-day journey aboard the Silver Moon traveling from Sydney to Auckland. Departing on January 29 and arriving on February 12, 2028, this expedition allows guests to explore world-class golf across both Australia and New Zealand. The adventure begins at Tasmania Golf Club before continuing to the historic Otago Golf Club and Royal Wellington. Passengers will then experience two of the Southern Hemisphere’s most iconic cliffside courses: Cape Kidnappers and Kauri Cliffs. Each destination offers breathtaking scenery combined with challenging layouts that test even the most experienced golfers.
