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Glory-ous golf in the Caribbean
Golfers seeking unique playing experiences should look to the 110,000-ton Carnival Glory, whose golf programme features some of the Caribbean's most beautiful and challenging courses, along with professional instruction.
As well as unforgettable golf, guests can take advantage of instruction from a certified pro who also conducts shipboard lessons, clinics, and putting contests and accompanies golfers on shoreside excursions.
Lessons take place in a netted and lighted "driving range" offering guests an opportunity to enjoy day or evening lessons. Instruction is complemented by state-of-the-art V1 teaching computers, the same technology used to improve the game of golf professionals around the world. A take-home video recap is available with the 30 and 60-minute lessons, allowing guests to continue their instruction when they return back home.
All-inclusive golf excursions include golf pro escort, priority tee times, round-trip transportation between ship and course, and cart and green fees. Equipment rental, including top-of-the-line golf clubs and shoes, along with a variety of golf apparel and accessories, are also available.
Featured golf courses on the Carnival Glory include
- Mahogany Run (St. Thomas - Eastern Caribbean Itinerary) - Located along the islandÕs scenic coastline, this newly renovated course was designed by George and Tom Fazio and meanders through dense, lush rainforest before reaching the aptly named "DevilÕs Triangle," considered three of the most challenging holes in the Caribbean.
- Key West Country Club (Western Caribbean Itinerary) - The southernmost golf course in the continental U.S. is built upon more than 200 acres of native foliage with stately palms, dense mangroves, and rolling hills, which, combined with its challenging layout, adds up to an unforgettable golf outing.
- Caye Chapel Golf Resort (Belize, Western Caribbean Itinerary) - This spectacular course offers ocean views at virtually every turn and has earned worldwide acclaim for its creative layout and beautifully manicured greens and fairways vistas. Adding to the dayÕs fun is an exhilarating seaplane transfer, which is included in the price. Simply an unforgettable golfing experience.
- Cozumel Country Club (Western Caribbean Itinerary) - Created by the renowned Nicklaus design team, this is the islandÕs first and only world championship-caliber course. Incorporating the natural habitat of the island, the 6,700-yard course was built around native trees, mangroves and wetlands, creating a truly spectacular golf venue.
Beginning July 19, 2003, Carnival Glory will operate year-round seven-day sailings from Port Canaveral, with alternating eastern and western Caribbean voyages departing every Saturday. Eastern Caribbean cruises will call at Nassau, St. Thomas/St. John, and St. Maarten, while western Caribbean voyages will include Key West, Fla.; Belize City, Belize; and Cozumel and Progreso/Merida, Mexico.
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