Costa Cruises was named "Official Cruise Line" of Ryder Cup 2023, which is the most important team competition in golf, and will be held for the first time in Italy, at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Guidonia (Rome City), from September 29 to October 1, 2023.
In announcing the exclusive partnership, Costa is also unveiling a new offer designed for golf enthusiasts and their families.
The new “Cruise & Golf” formula is expected to allow them to combine a unique golfing experience with the fun of a Costa voyage onboard Costa Smeralda, the most innovative liner in the fleet.
By booking Costa's golf cruise packages, golf enthusiasts will have the chance to play at some of the most beautiful clubs in France, Italy, and Spain during the itineraries’ port calls. Families on holiday will enjoy the services onboard or explore wonderful sites due to the excursions organized by the company.
Costa’s “Cruise & Golf” offers are available from May 2022 on the Costa Smeralda's 7-day Western Mediterranean itineraries, visiting Savona (Italy), Marseille (France), Barcelona (Spain), Palma de Mallorca (Spain), Palermo (Sicily Italy), Civitavecchia-Rome.
Bookings will be open from February 1. To take advantage of the new offer, passengers need to book a voyage on Costa Smeralda and then add 1 of the 2 golf packages to their booking, which feature 3 or 4 “Green Fees” respectively for access to some of the most popular golf clubs in the Mediterranean.