Around Ireland Luxury Cruise with Golf Tour. 16 June to 29 June 2018

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1 Around Ireland Luxury Cruise with Golf Tour 16 June to 29 June 2018 (13 nights - 11 golf games including 3 World Top 100 Courses) from A$10,570 per person twin share Trendsetter Travel & Cruise Centre welcomes your joining us on this 13 night tour which includes a fascinating look at Ireland as we enjoy an effective circumnavigation of these Emerald Isles. Our luxury cruise conveniently starts and finishes in Dublin and includes 9 ports perfect for sightseeing and golf at some of the great bucket list courses in Ireland and the UK - Royal County Down, Royal Liverpool, The European Club, Royal St David, Cork Golf Club and Castle Rock as well as some charming lesser known courses. Our golf experience will be rounded out with a game in each of England, the Isle of Man and Wales. Our home-away-from home, the 684 passenger vessel Oceania Nautica, is a luxury ship offering superb culinary experiences in both the main restaurant and specialty restaurants, the highest standards of fine wines and spirits (pay on consumption unless drinks packages are purchased) and excellent enrichment and entertainment possibilities. Additionally, this itinerary, 10 luxurious nights long, operates during the longest days in the Northern Hemisphere offering plenty of day time hours to sightsee and golf ashore. Pre boarding Nautica, we will spend 2 nights in Carton House, a golf resort just outside Dublin where we will play the resort s Montgomery Links Course, a highly ranked course and venue to several PGA events. Our stay includes breakfasts, a welcome dinner and transfers to and from Carton House. Post golf, we include a night in a Dublin Hotel, preceded by a game of golf at The European Club, one of the best 5 courses in Ireland and ranked in the top 100 in the world.

2 What could be more enjoyable than sightseeing, and swinging your clubs, in some of Ireland s most beautiful ports and golf courses? Golfers with non-playing partners can enjoy their games, knowing those partners are having an equally fine time checking out the sights, or relaxing on-board. As a single or a couple you will have a great time on this fabulous cruise itinerary. This Oceania cruise includes: In-suite dining and 24 hour room service Free wifi and US$600/cabin on-board credit Transportation pier to town and return at each port Open seating for meals including the main dining room and speciality steak and Italian restaurants and much, much more Other than Royal County Down, all golf courses will offer motorised golf carts although carts may be limited in number. To the extent cart golf is not possible for any game and this prevents your participation in the golf on a particular day, we will adjust the price or provide a refund dependent upon whether we arrange golf at an alternative course or your giving golf a miss that day. The tour costings are shown on the final page of this Brochure. The tour is all costed in A$ with no foreign exchange risk to a tour participant. However, until you are booked and deposited, both Oceania and Trendsetter Travel reserve the right to increase prices due to any adverse movement in the A$. Your tour hosts Adrienne Witteman and David Cooper, Directors of Trendsetter Travel & Cruise Centre, are both enthusiastic golfers and are longstanding members of two prestigious Sydney golf clubs. They have golfed and cruised extensively throughout the world.

3 Itinerary Day 1 Saturday 16 June 2018 Dublin/Carton House Arrive independently in Dublin and take a 30 minute transfer, as a tour inclusion, from either the city or airport, to Carton House Golf Resort. You will stay 2 nights at Carton House Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. Carton House offers two international standard golf courses, Carton House Montgomerie and O Meara, both rated in the top 3 in the Kildare golfing region. Day 2 Sunday 17 June 2018 Carton House Late morning, we play golf on the Montgomery Links Course, rated in the top 20 in Ireland and host of a number of European PGA events. For the non-golfers, there is plenty to do at Carton House including a luxury spa, tennis courts etc. Alternatively, you may wish to rest up after, for most, a long flight from Australia. In the evening, the tour will host pre dinner drinks and dinner at Carton House. Day 3 Monday 18 June 2018 Carton House/Dublin Depart port 9 pm Relax at leisure before an early afternoon coach transfer to Oceania Nautica. For those keen golfers, this might include a morning round on the challenging but very picturesque O Meara course.

4 Day 4 Tuesday 19 June 2018 Waterford in port from 8 am to 11 pm For the non golfers, there is the possibility of a visit to the Waterford Crystal Visitors' Centre, where you can see how the artisans cut their famous designs. Alternatively enjoy a ship s tour and visit the beautiful Irish countryside as you pass majestic abbey ruins, stroll through quaint villages and see remnants of Viking heritage. Scheduled Golf: Today we play Tramore Golf Club, the best course in the Waterford region. The course is parkland in layout but has been recently remodelled, including new greens to PGA standards and additional bunkering. Day 5 Wednesday 20 June 2018 Cork in port from 8 am to 10 pm Arriving in Cork early morning, the non-golfers have an opportunity to explore this historic city, and the 3rd largest in all Ireland. This may involve a ship s tour or independent exploring. Scheduled Golf Today we travel to the Alister MacKenzie designed Cork Golf Club, one of the top three golf clubs in the Cork golfing region. Considered one of the most attractive to play in all Ireland, Cork Golf Club has hosted many famous tournaments, including the Irish Open. Day 6 Thursday 21 June 2018 Glengariff (Bantry) in port from 8 am to 5 pm Nautica anchors today in Bantry Bay on the far southwest corner of Ireland. After tendering to shore, the non-golfers can explore the quaint village of Glengariff. Further afield, there is a variety of hiking trails, a seal colony and an opportunity to visit the public island of Ilnacullin, where the former owners created lovely Italian gardens that include a restored tower from the Napoleonic era. Scheduled Golf: Today we golf at the nearby Bantry Bay Golf Club. Located in a remote part of Ireland, the course was remodelled and extended to 18 holes in This is a very scenic course with 14 of the holes overlooking the sea with views of the mountains in the distance.

5 Day 7 Friday 22 June 2018 Galway in port from 7 am to 4 pm Anchoring in Galway Bay, we tender into the port town of Galway. Our non-golfers can explore the town or perhaps join a ship s tour to visit the famous Cliffs of Moher. Scheduled Golf: We drive 30 minutes and play Galway Bay Golf Resort, regarded as one of the better courses in the Galway region. Day 8 Saturday 23 June 2018 Londonderry in port from 10 am to 8 pm We tender mid-morning into Greencastle, the port of Londonderry, an historic city offering many interesting sights to explore. Alternatively, visit the fascinating and world famous Giant s Causeway, a one hour drive from Londonderry. Scheduled Golf: Today we play Castle Rock Golf Links, located near the more famous Royal Portrush, but reputedly every bit as good and challenging. This links layout was founded in 1901 with modifications made in 1925 by Harry Colt. Ranked # 5 of all Northern Island s golf courses, this is an exceptional course for us to be able to access on a Saturday. Day 9 Sunday 24 June 2018 Belfast in port from 8 am to 11 pm We are in port in Belfast for 15 hours, providing ample time to see the sights of Belfast, including the highly renowned Titanic Museum, and enjoy leisurely golf.

6 Scheduled Golf: Ranked #1 in the UK and Ireland and in the top 5 courses in the world, we will today play the incomparable Royal County Down. Located one hour south of Belfast, facing the Irish Sea, this course offers one great hole after another. With so many blinds shots, this is one course where you ll find the assistance of a forecaddie essential. Motorised golf carts are not available. If required, alternative golf will be organised or a refund provided. Day 10 Monday 25 June 2018 Isle of Man in port from 8 am to 7 pm We will anchor offshore and tender into Douglas, the capital of Isle of Man. Situated in the Irish Sea, mid way between Belfast and Liverpool, Isle of Man is a self-governing British Crown dependency, home to approximately 75,000 people. Scheduled Golf: The best of Isle of Man s 8 golf courses, Castletown Golf Links, is a scenic 30 minute drive from Douglas and magnificently located on the southern tip of the island, facing the Irish Sea on three sides. Originally laid out by Old Tom Morris in 1892, it was modernised by Philip McKenzie Ross (of Turnberry fame) post World War II. Day 11 Tuesday 26 June 2018 Liverpool in port from 8 am to 11 pm A wealthy port city since the 19th century, Liverpool is noted for its rich architectural heritage, diverse communities and innovative infrastructure, as well as being the birthplace of The Beatles. The history of the city as one of the world s greatest seaports unfolds at The Merseyside Maritime Museum, and the exhibitions at The Beatles Story take you on a journey through the lives and times of the Fab Four. For a spectacular panoramic view of the city, climb the tower of Liverpool Cathedral.

7 Scheduled Golf: Today we play Royal Liverpool (often known as Hoylake), scene of The Open victories by Tiger Woods (2006), Rory McIlroy (2014) and Australia s own Peter Thomson (1956). Day 12 Wednesday 27 June 2018 Holyhead (Wales) in port from 8 am to 10 pm Located in the beautiful and rugged North Wales, Holyhead offers plenty of interesting opportunities for the non-golfers including a visit to the imposing Caernarfon Castle, site of the investiture of the Prince of Wales in Included that evening is our farewell tour dinner (inclusive of drinks). Scheduled Golf: we have a wonderful day ahead, playing Royal St David s Golf Club, the finest course in North Wales and one of the best two courses in Wales. Following our round at this great links course, if time permits, we will visit Caernarfon Castle on the way back to the ship. Day 13 Thursday 28 June 2018 Dublin disembark from 8 am After disembarkation, we coach to our Dublin hotel and unload our luggage. For the non golfers, there is further time to explore Dublin. For the golfers, there is one final round of golf. Scheduled Golf: The European Club, one of the world s top 100 courses and among the best 5 courses in all of Ireland is 60 minutes south of Dublin. Golf is played around huge dunes, against the beautiful backdrop of the Irish Sea. Day 14 Friday 29 June 2018 Dublin Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before a final farewell to new friends and old as your tour concludes.

8 The Finer Details... All members of the Trendsetter Group on Oceania Nautica, whether golfers or not, will receive: 11 rounds of golf and host services by Adrienne Witteman and David Cooper 2 nights pre cruise accommodation at Carton House and one night post cruise in a 4/5 star Dublin hotel, a pre-cruise dinner (including drinks), transfers to Carton House and to our Cruise Ship and a farewell on-board cocktail party and dinner (including drinks). An on-board credit of US$600 per stateroom and free wifi. Cabin Category Price pp twin/double share including golf Price pp twin/double share (non golf participant) Single Supplement (both golf and non golf) Interior Stateroom (from 160 sqft) From A$10,570 pp From A$6,570 pp From A$5,810 Ocean View Stateroom (from 143 sqft with floor to ceiling windows) Verandah Stateroom (with private balcony from 216 sqft) From A$10,960 pp From A$6,960 pp From A$6,200 From A$12,770 pp From A$8,770 pp From A$8,010 Suites (from 322 sqft to 2,000 sqft) From A$14,830 pp From A$10,830 pp From A$10,070 The above fares are per person based upon double or twin occupancy and take advantage of the current Oceania promotion fares. The current pricing is correct as at 6 August 2017 but is subject to change by Oceania without notice. However, once a deposit is paid, the price is fixed. The non-refundable deposit is $3,000 per person. The balance is payable 150 days from departure. TRAVEL INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED Normal Oceania Booking Terms and Conditions apply for the cruise. Please refer to or ask us for a copy of these conditions. The 11 game golf package covers return transportation between the ship and golf courses, green fees, prize money and drinks post golf in the clubrooms. It does NOT include golf club hire and/or pull buggies/caddies/motorised carts (which are available at all courses, other than motorised carts at Royal County Down). Trendsetter cannot be held responsible for any cancellations necessitated by a change to the ship s itinerary, or amendment of booking by the golf course. In such an event, Trendsetter will use its best endeavours to organise an alternative golf course. Trendsetter will refund to you in full any refund available. It is permitted to play less than the scheduled 11 golf games. In this case an equitable reduction in the golf package price will result. Please contact Trendsetter Travel & Cruise Centre for further information on this cruise either by phone on or david@trendsettertravel.com.au Website refer Golf Cruises