Sea Cloud II BRITISH ISLES AND THE OPEN GOLF CRUISE JULY 16 25, 2019

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1 Sea Cloud II BRITISH ISLES AND THE OPEN GOLF CRUISE JULY 16 25, 2019 WIMBLEDON & THE OLD COURSE THE OPEN TRUMP GOLF LINKS ROYAL DORNOCH MACHRIHANISH ROYAL COUNTY DOWN ROYAL PORTRUSH TURNBERRY TROON

2 THE OPEN 2019 Our journey is highlighted both by our attendance at the final round of The Open at Royal Portrush, where we watch the best in the world vie for golf s most coveted title, and the opportunity to play Portrush just three days after The Open. As well, we play some of the finest courses in the world along the way. All of the courses on our itinerary are ranked among the top 100 in the world, including the top-ranked course in the world, Royal County Down. With a Pre-Tour offering to Wimbledon and St Andrews and an Extension to Turnberry, it s possible to play five of the ten current Open rota courses on this journey; truly one of the most impressive lineups of golf to be found on any tour of the British Isles. Our ship s easy access to these otherwise hard-to-reach links means you can play this impressive range of courses without the hassles of packing, unpacking and changing hotels. July 18 Trump International (#65) July 19 Royal Dornoch (#5) July 22 Machrihanish (#91) July 23 Royal County Down (#1) July 24 Royal Portrush (#27) Royal Portrush NORTHERN IRELAND Belfast Royal County Down Royal Dornoch Invergordon Troon Machrihanish SCOTLAND Carnoustie St Andrews Glasgow Turnberry Trump Aberdeen Edinburgh ENGLAND Discover the pleasure and ease of traveling with Kalos Golf. Our attentive staff awaits at every course with your bag already prepped for your arrival. For each round, we accommodate pairing requests or match you with new friends who share your skill level and enthusiasm for the game. Regardless of how much golf your ideal vacation includes, Kalos has designed daily tours that delight and enrich. Whether you are exploring ancient villages with our experienced guides, shopping on your own or listening to bagpipers perform, you will savor each day. Sea Cloud II is a ship that captures the timeless elegance of sailing history and combines it with modern service and accommodations. Privately chartered for this voyage, the ship provides a relaxing and gracious home away from home. With her spacious staterooms, elegant dining, fitness center and ample open deck areas, Sea Cloud II offers cruising at its finest. Once on board, we journey effortlessly, leaving the uncertainties of land travel behind. London

3 WIMBLEDON AND OLD COURSE PRE-TOUR July The Old Course at St Andrews Join us as we attend the finals at Wimbledon and play The Old Course at St Andrews. Plan to arrive in London on July 12 where you will be greeted at the airport and transferred to the legendary May Fair Hotel, ideally situated in Mayfair near Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square. From our prime reserved seats on Centre Court at Wimbledon, we watch the world s best men s and ladies tennis players compete in the finals of singles and doubles matches on Saturday and Sunday. The full hospitality of The Gatsby Club is available to us, where we enjoy five-star service and a three-course lunch each day. On Monday, we fly to Edinburgh and play three rounds of golf in St Andrews: The Old Course, The New Course and your choice of Kingsbarns or Carnoustie. This unique package is a wonderful way to enhance your championship experience, and to play two additional courses on The Open rota. Tour price is $16,945 per golfer, $14,495 per touring guest, double occupancy for the Deluxe Package (Superior Room at the May Fair, Old Course Room at The Old Course Hotel); $18,855 per golfer, $16,295 per touring guest, double occupancy for the Junior Suite Package ( Junior Suite at the May Fair, Old Course Suite at The Old Course Hotel). The price includes three nights at the May Fair Hotel and two nights at The Old Course Hotel, breakfast each morning, lunches at Wimbledon and during golf, three rounds of golf with guaranteed Old Course tee time for golfers, transfer from London Airports on July 12 to the May Fair Hotel, airfare from London to Edinburgh on July 15 and transfer to Sea Cloud II on July 17, scheduled transfers between Wimbledon and May Fair Hotel and transfers for all scheduled tee times. Limited to 24 participants. Wimbledon Championships

4 Trump International Golf Links Scotland JULy 16/17: home EDINBURGh, SCOTLAND depart your home city on July 16 for an overnight flight to edinburgh, scotland. upon arrival, you are greeted at the airport and transferred to Sea Cloud II. this evening, we settle in on board as we sail to aberdeen. JULy 18: ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND GolF: TRuMP GolF links SCoTlaNd martin hawtree designed this dramatic layout in the midst of some of the largest dunes to be found in scotland. the towering dunes shield the wind at times but the panoramas from the higher tee boxes bring all the elements into play. hawtree s imagination in laying out these challenging holes leaves an authentic links feel where par on any hole is to be cherished. Brian Morgan, Courtesy of Trump International, Scotland TouR: CRaTHeS CaSTle our tour heads to royal deeside, where we visit Crathes Castle, one of the finest examples of a 16 th century tower house in all of scotland. the castle s impressive interior features several scottish renaissance painted ceilings, and is matched wonderfully by the lovely surrounding walled gardens. We enjoy lunch at banchory lodge before returning to the ship.

5 Royal Dornoch Golf Club JULy 19: INVERGORDON GolF: RoYal dornoch GolF CluB the remoteness of royal dornoch has helped create a mystique about this magnificent golf outpost, just four degrees below the arctic Circle. overlooking the north sea, dornoch is characterized by gentle sandy swells and rolls. Considered a brilliant example of links design, it is ranked 5 th among the world s top 100 courses. renowned golf course architect donald ross, who was born in dornoch, caddied at the club as a youngster and later spent six years as greenskeeper and golf professional at dornoch. TouR: dunrobin CaSTle and VIllaGe of dornoch touring guests visit dunrobin Castle, the seat of the earls of sutherland since the 13 th century. following our guided tour of the castle and gardens, we are treated to a demonstration of the fine art of falconry. We also visit the unspoiled edwardian town of dornoch, with plenty of time for individual exploration and lunch in this quaint village. JULy 20: DAy AT SEA there is no better way to enjoy our host vessel than a full day at sea aboard Sea Cloud II. enjoy the leisurely pace of travel and the expert maneuvers of skilled deckhands as they scale the rigging and set the sails for our voyage around the coast of scotland to portrush. there will be plenty of time for relaxing after a couple days of golf.

6 Machrihanish JULy 21: PORTRUSh, NORThERN IRELAND today we attend the final round of the 148 th open, the first open to be played outside of scotland and england in 66 years. the last time the open was contested at royal portrush was in 1951, when max faulkner prevailed at 3-under par. history will be made today, and if recent opens are a reference, we should witness a rousing final round. JULy 22: CAMPBELTOWN, SCOTLAND GolF: MaCHRIHaNISH the first at machrihanish, referred to by many as the greatest opening hole in golf and nicknamed the battery, is a fitting start to what is sure to be a memorable round. machrihanish is classic, rugged links, running out and back along the coast, shaped by time and the elements, dotted with pot bunkers and rolling swales. a wonderful test awaits on the western coast of scotland. TouR: CaMPBelToWN local historian John bakes will lead us on a tour starting at the city center, teaching us about the fascinating cultural, social and economic influences which have shaped Campbeltown. our walk includes a visit to a local whisky distillery Campbeltown is one of only five distinct whisky producing regions in scotland and lunch at a local eatery.

7 The Royal County Down Golf Club JULy 23: BELFAST, NORThERN IRELAND GolF: THe RoYal CouNTY down GolF CluB designed by old tom morris, royal County down is admired as one of the most beautiful golf courses in the world and is consistently ranked among the world s top five. laid out through giant sandhills along a narrow strip of land between dundrum bay and the mourne mountains, it offers spellbinding scenery and a fine test of golf. TouR: BelFaST famous for its political, literary and seafaring history, this capital of northern ireland is becoming one of europe s favored destinations. We will explore Queen s university, the Cathedral Quarter and parliament buildings. our time includes a visit to the Titanic museum, City hall and a stop to see the city s political murals created during the troubles. lunch is at the merchant hotel. JULy 24: PORTRUSh GolF: RoYal PoRTRuSH GolF CluB designed by h. s. Colt, the dunluce links at royal portrush golf Club is the only course outside of scotland and england to host the open, and it is a treat to be invited to play just a few days after the 2019 open. harry Colt considered the course to be his masterpiece and not a single hole fails to impress. Calamity Corner is recognized as one of the world s most treacherous par threes, with its green perched on the edge of a precipice. Aidan Bradley, Courtesy of Royal County Down TouR: GIaNT S CauSeWaY and dunluce CaSTle those on tour visit two marvels of the antrim Coast. our first stop is at the giant s Causeway, a natural rock formation often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world. farther down the road lies dunluce Castle, precariously situated on a cliff overlooking the sea. We enjoy lunch at the famous bushmills inn. JULy 25: GLASGOW, SCOTLAND home this morning, we say goodbye to the captain and crew of Sea Cloud II as we disembark and begin transfers for homebound flights from glasgow airport. or, join us as we travel to turnberry on our extension.

8 Turnberry TURNBERRY AND TROON GOLF EXTENSION July What better way to close our Open Golf Cruise than to play two more Open courses? We transfer from Sea Cloud II just down the coast to Turnberry Resort overlooking the Irish Sea, where we settle in for two nights. Two rounds of golf are planned. First, experience the 2016 Open venue by playing Royal Troon, with its famous postage stamp 8 th green. Then, enjoy Turnberry s Ailsa Course, where Stewart Cink edged out Tom Watson in a thrilling 2009 Open playoff. Tour price is $1,985 per golfer, $1,285 per touring guest, double occupancy in a Courtyard View Room; $2,495 per golfer, $1,795 per touring guest, double occupancy in an Ocean View Room; $2,585 per single golfer in a Courtyard View Room. The price includes two nights at Turnberry Resort, breakfasts and lunches during golf, two rounds of golf, transfer from Sea Cloud II on July 25 to Turnberry Resort and transfer to Glasgow Airport on July 27. Limited to 40 participants.

9 SEA CLOUD II a PRIVaTe RealM Relax, daydream, get lost in a book. Unwind. Immerse yourself in conversation or enjoy private refl ections. You ve found just the right spot. Accommodating only 94 passengers, sea Cloud ii lets you indulge in the personalized care lavished by 60 crew members. Enjoy being one of the few, rather than one of many. With 47 cabins on her three decks, all with marble bathrooms, sea Cloud ii exceeds the expectations of even the most demanding ocean traveler. Deluxe Outside Cabins, Junior Suites and the two grand Owner s Suites embody elegance and luxury. Down to the smallest detail, your private vessel radiates style and comfort. sea Cloud ii was created by perfectionists for perfectionists. FINe dining WITH unrivaled VIeWS The tables are dressed in white, the heavy silverware perfectly polished, the large windows framing gorgeous ocean views. The fragrance of fresh grilled lobster fi lls the air, wafting through the elegant dining room. Tonight s menu promises gourmet delights. Select cuts of beef, rosemary-peach sorbet, lobster with sugar snap peas. Again and again, the chef de cuisine surprises with regional specialties paired with just the right vintages from the sea Cloud ii wine cellar. As the evening winds down or the night s merriment begins head toward the Lounge for conversation with friends old and new. Or retire to the Library to study our next destination or send an to loved ones at home. Lounge Dining Room

10 Kalos Golf 1504 East Franklin Street, Suite 200 Chapel Hill, NC To view complete pricing and remaining trip details, please request a full trip brochure using the brochure request button posted throughout our website, or call us at Each trip brochure may be viewed live online or received via postal mail. Thank you for your interest in our memorable golf adventures. GOLF S FINEST TR AVEL EXPERIENCE The truth about great international golf courses is that they are typically in close proximity to fascinating cultural and historic venues, immersed in unique landscapes ripe for discovery, making our trips ideal for couples in which one spouse is a passionate golfer, and one may rather tour. We dedicate as much purpose to planning and executing our touring programs as we do our golf line-up; no other golf tour operator can make this promise. We know our clients demand stimulating experiences beyond golf and strive to present our guests with a rich blend of choices between golf and touring each day. Even the heartiest golfers among our guests often remark, it was tough to decide today between the tour and the links. Each day, touring passengers will have the option to experience fascinating cultural and historic or culinary and wine tours. On some days, golfers and tour guests will spend the day touring together and on others, they will get together for a private wine tasting or tour after golf. We challenge you to fi nd a touring program with any other luxury golf tour operator that is as robust, inclusive and exclusive as you will fi nd on a Kalos Golf tour. Telephone: Fax: Info@KalosGolf.com