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Luxury Golf & Fish Afloat
7 night Bay of Islands golf & fishing experience from $4650 per person based on double occupancy
New Zealand offers some of the best golf courses in the world and superb sports fishing.
This luxury cruise starts and ends in Auckland and includes luxury ensuite accommodation onboard the Island Passage, chef prepared meals daily, private transfers to and from Auckland airport, golf fees and motorized carts, helicopter transfers to and from the golf courses, sports fishing with all equipment provided along with your own fishing guide, sports fishing equipment plus use of three tenders.
INCLUSIONS
- Five nights luxury ensuite cabin accommodation onboard
- Two nights luxury Sebel Suites accommodation in Auckland
- All chef prepared meals as indicated
- All golf course green fees and electric cart hire for four days
- Use of all sports fishing gear
- Use of the tenders for all fishing trips
- Fishing guide
- Free use of Sea Kayaks and ship tenders
- Free use of snorkeling equipment
- Transfers to ship in Northland and back to Auckland
ITINERARY
SATURDAY: Accommodation is reserved for the one night at The Sebel Suites in Aucklands’ Viaduct Harbour in a studio apartment.
SUNDAY: A morning coach transfer is arranged to take you from the Sebel Suites direct to the ship anchored in Whangaroa Harbour. The trip takes you through the beautiful scenery, stopping for lunch at Whangarei before arrive at the ship early afternoon. (L,D)
MONDAY: Wake up to a fully cooked chef prepared breakfast. Transfer by helicopter to play 18 holes one of the world’s most famous golf courses – Kauri Cliffs. Helicopter transfer back to the Island Passage and once back onboard the ship and fully refreshed , the remainder of the afternoon will be spent sports fishing from the Island Passage and the ships three tenders. Island Passage boasts a game chair on the aft deck or you can enjoy fishing from one the three seven-meter tenders, which are well armed with the latest Shimano tackle and a range of lures (included). The ship also moves North during the afternoon to our next anchorage close to Kari Kari. (B,D)
TUESDAY: Breakfast will be ready for you before you helicopter you to out to play 18 holes of golf at the stunning Carrington Golf Club. The helicopter will be waiting to transfer you back to the Island Passage. Later there is another afternoon of sports fishing. After sunset we make a course for the Bay Of Islands with a projected arrival time of midnight. (B,D)
WEDNESDAY: Wake up to a the beauty of the Bay. A fully cooked chef prepared breakfast and then we transfer you by helicopter to your final course at Waitangi. After the round and once all are back onboard we set sail for a cruise of the world-famous Bay of Islands. Taking in many local sights with visits ashore for some beach combing, snorkeling and swimming and fishing. (B,D)
THURSDAY: Cruise and fish the Bay of Islands. Time to wind down and relax as we continue to fish and cruise within the beautiful Bay of Islands. For those not wanting to fish can arrange a beach combing exploration trip, a gourmet picnic ashore or just relax with a good book in the library or on a steamer deck chair in the sun. Farewell Dinner from 7pm. (B,L,D)
FRIDAY: After breakfast we have time to freshen up onboard the ship before transfers return you to meet your coach to Whangaparaoa where we play the Gulf Harbour Country Club. After the game you are transferred back to Auckland for the last night at the Sebel Suites. (B)
SATURDAY: Transfers are made by Corporate Cabs from the Sebel to Auckland Airport where the tour is completed
Departure Dates: Jan 23; Jan 30 & Feb 27, 2011 For more information, please call Anna, 800-788-6685 ext205.