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€27,200 Per Charter
€27,200 Per Charter
Discover the heart of England with our 6-night golf cruise. Enjoy excursions to Hampton Courte Palace, Windsor Castle and enjoy playing golf in the grounds of a royal palace.
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Description
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- Cruise Highlights
Accommodation Cabin accommodation (twin or double bed) with en-suite bathroomActivity Excursions and admittance fees as per the itinerary Drinks Open bar with alcoholic and non alcoholic drinksInclusion Sun deck with spa poolTransportation Vehicle for transfers and excursions Activity Use of bicyclesMeals Gourmet meals paired with wine and cheeseItinerary Cruise between Hampton Court and Henley-on-ThamesInclusion WiFi on board
Summary
Enjoy playing golf in the grounds of a royal palace and well-known golf clubs in England with this 6-night golf cruise.
Note: Golf themed cruises are charter only.
Cruise Highlights
- Moor at Hampton Court Palace.
- Play golf at Hampton Court Palace Golf Course, the only golf course in Great Britain where you can play in the grounds of a royal palace.
- Golf at Walton Heath Golf Club.
- View the Magna Carta memorial or optional golf at Wentworth.
- Golf at Sunningdale Golf Club, one of the top 20 golf courses in the world.
- Moor in Cookham.
- Golf at Temple Golf Club.
Inclusions
- Transfers between Central London and the hotel barge
- Luxury 6-night cruise
- All meals on board catered for by the on board Master Chef
- Open bar 24/7 with a large range of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks
- All wines served throughout the cruise
- Excursions and admittance fees as per the itinerary
- Services of 4 crew
- Use of barge facilities including DVD players in each cabin, bicycles and a spa pool
Pick-Up & Drop-Off PointsCabin Bookings
- Pick-up: The Stafford Hotel, London at 3:00 pm
- Drop-off: The Stafford Hotel, London by 11:00 am or Heathrow Airport between 10:00 to 11:00 am
Charter Bookings- Pick-up: The Stafford Hotel, London at 3:00 pm OR one location of the groups choice in London at 4:00 pm
- Drop-off: One location of the groups choice in London OR Heathrow airport between 10:00 am and 11:00 am
Approximate transfer duration for Magna Carta is 1 or 1.5 hours, depending on the cruise direction.Cruise Cuisine
Regional Specialities
Roasted Guinea Fowl with Wild Mushrooms; Rack of Lamb with a Herb Crust, Sweet Potatoes and Spinach; Breast of Duck with Port Sauce and CherriesWine Cellar
Les Damnée des Prieur, Sancerre; Domaine de la Croix Jacquelet, Faiveley Montagny; Les Pontilles, Sauvignon Blanc; Don Cayetano Merlot Baroncini Rosso di MontalcinoCheese Board
Cropwell Bishop Organic Stilton, Dunsyre Blue Bath Soft Cheese; Applewood Smoked Cheddar; Oxford Isis; Sage DerbyContact a Barge Travel Specialist
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Itinerary
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Hampton Court to Henley-on-Thames
Day 1, Sunday
Meet the Captain or a crewmember at the designated meeting point for afternoon English Cream Tea, before being transferred to the Magna Carta. On arrival guests receive their 'Champagne Welcome' by the Captain followed by an early evening cruise to Hampton Court Palace, former Tudor Palace of Henry VIII, where we moor for the night. Dinner aboard.Day 2, Monday
This morning, we leave the barge by foot and take the very short walk to Hampton Court Palace Golf Course situated on the River Thames. This is the only golf course in Great Britain where you can play golf in the grounds of a royal palace. This unique inland links design is a deceptively challenging test for golfers of all abilities. The course has a wide variety of flora and fauna including a magnificent herd of 300 fallow deer and an oak tree, probably over a thousand years old. In the afternoon enjoy a meandering cruise upstream following the course of the Thames to Shepperton. Dinner aboard. (18 holes Par 71 5953m).Day 3, Tuesday
Today's golf is at the famous Walton Heath Golf Club. Famous for staging the Ryder Cup and European Open Championships. Once owned by the News of the World, Sir Elmsley Carr would invite Mp's, Lords and members of the press to Walton heath. Designed by Herbert Fowler in 1903. Afternoon cruise to Runnymede hotel where we have use of the excellent spa facilities including swimming pools, saunas, steam rooms and beauty treatments. Dinner aboard. (18 holes Par 72 6198m).Day 4, Wednesday
This morning, we have an option. We can take a short drive to view the Magna Carta memorial where King John faced the powerful barons and was made to sign the document from which our barge takes her name. We also visit the commonwealth air force memorial, opened by the queen to commemorate those 20000 airmen who have no known grave. (Or Optional Golf at Wentworth to be paid for by guests directly to the club. Wentworth is considered one of Europe's finest clubs and almost needs no introduction. Famous for the PGA and World Match Play Tournaments as well as many other events. Afternoon cruise through beautiful countryside to Windsor. We see Windsor Castle, built by William the Conqueror in 1066 and inhabited for over 900 years by the Royal Family. Our mooring is on a private island with a unique view of the Castle. Dinner aboard. (18 holes, Par 73 6142m).Day 5, Thursday
Today's golf is at Sunningdale Golf Club, established in 1901 and ranked as one of the top 20 courses in the world. The Old Course founded in 1901 was designed by Willie Park. It is classic course with gorse and pine trees, silver birch, heather and immaculate turf. This afternoon we leave Royal Windsor behind us we cruise past fabulous waterside homes through the spectacular Clivedon reach and the open English countryside. We moor in Cookham, once described as 'Heaven on Earth' by artist Stanley Spencer, one of England's greatest and most eccentric painters. Dinner aboard. (18 hole Par 70 5526m).Day 6, Friday
This morning, we cruise to Henley on Thames, and along the famous Henley Regatta Course. Golf this afternoon is at Temple Golf Club. This gently undulating course has panoramic views of the Thames valley and is noted for its firm, fast greens. Captains Farewell Dinner aboard. (18 hole Par 70 5697m).Day 7, Saturday
Following breakfast, disembark the barge for your transfer to the designated drop off point. -
Barge Details
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Magna Carta Deck Plan
- 117 feet long
- 8 passengers
- 4 crew
- 4 twin/double state rooms with en-suite facilities (200 sq ft)
- Air-conditioned
- Centrally Heated
- CD player/iPod dock
- Sun deck with spa pool
- 8 touring bikes
- Air-conditioned minibus
- WiFi (Subject to reception)
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Dates & Prices
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Rates for 2019
Departure Dates Suite per person Single Supplement March 24, 31 3,950 Euros 1,300 Euros April 7, 14, 21 3,950 Euros 1,300 Euros April 28 4,750 Euros 1,450 Euros May 5, 12, 19, 26 4,750 Euros 1,450 Euros June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 4,750 Euros 1,450 Euros July 7, 14, 21, 28 4,750 Euros 1,450 Euros August 4, 11, 18, 25 4,750 Euros 1,450 Euros September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 4,750 Euros 1,450 Euros October 6, 13, 20 3,950 Euros 1,300 Euros Charter (Whole Barge)
Departure Dates Charter 6 ppl Charter 7 ppl Charter 8 ppl March 24, 31 27,200 Euros 28,400 Euros 29,600 Euros April 7, 14, 21 27,200 Euros 28,400 Euros 29,600 Euros April 28 31,900 Euros 33,300 Euros 34,700 Euros May 5, 12, 19, 26 31,900 Euros 33,300 Euros 34,700 Euros June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 31,900 Euros 33,300 Euros 34,700 Euros July 7, 14, 21, 28 31,900 Euros 33,300 Euros 34,700 Euros August 4, 11, 18, 25 31,900 Euros 33,300 Euros 34,700 Euros September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 31,900 Euros 33,300 Euros 34,700 Euros October 6, 13, 20 27,200 Euros 28,400 Euros 29,600 Euros 3-Night Cruise
Suite per person 2,690 Euros Single Supplement 800 Euros Theme Cruise Supplement
Theme Available For Supplement Golf Charter up to 8 ppl 800 Euros per passenger Golf cruises include four pre-booked and paid tee times and transfers to and from the golf clubs. Hire of clubs, caddy or buggy not included. Only those golfing pay the supplement. A minimum of 4 passengers on a golf charter are required to play golf.
Terms & Conditions
Prices shown in Euros and will be converted in Australian Dollar (AUD) at time of payment using a daily ROE. An initial deposit of €800 is payable at the time of booking. The balance must be paid within 90 days as per our terms and conditions and as specified in our confirmation invoice, which will be despatched when the booking form has been processed. Cancellation policy applies to all bookings.
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