THE RYDER CUP AND CELTIC LINKS BY SEA
ONBOARD THE M/S CLIPPER ADVENTURER
SEPTEMBER 15 – SEPTEMBER 25, 2006

It is possible to purchase Celtic Links By Sea as a stand alone 5 night trip, combine it with the Ryder Cup for a 9 night trip, or indeed also combine it with Irish Links By Sea for a 14 night trip. (see price grid at base for details)

Friday, September 15
This evening depart the United States.

Saturday, September 16
Arrive Glasgow Airport to be met by PerryGolf personnel. Transfer on arrival to our early baggage check in and lounge facility in Glasgow City. This facility will be available for the convenience of all passengers, particularly those who are arriving early and will be in operation throughout the day.

You will be free to explore the cultural city of Glasgow at leisure before transferring to the Clipper Adventurer at Greenock (40mins journey) for embarkation at 4:00pm. Your welcome aboard briefing will take place this evening prior to dinner.

This evening the Clipper Adventurer will sail through the Firth of Clyde and along the shores of Arran and the Kilbrannan Sound towards Campbeltown on the Mull of Kintyre.

Sunday, September 17
Early this morning the Clipper Adventurer will berth in Campbeltown Harbour. Golfers today play at Machrihanish Golf Club (www.machgolf.com). This wonderful championship links is isolated on the southwestern tip of The Mull of Kintyre, between the Isle of Arran and the Hebrides. Considered one of the finest "Hidden Gems" in the British Isles. The dramatic first tee shot requires to drive across a corner of the Atlantic Ocean.

Non Golfers will depart Campbeltown and head north traveling along the western shores of the Kintyre Peninsula. This gentle corner of the Highlands affords wonderful views over to the Atlantic Ocean and out to the Islands of Gigha, Islay and Jura. Our first stop will be the charming fishing village of Tarbert on the shores of Loch Fyne. The tour continues around the peninsula returning down the eastern shores. The road is narrow and single lane but offers wonderful views over the Kilbrannan Sound to the Isle of Arran. We join the coast road at Claonaig, for views of Skipness Castle, stopping at Carradale, then Saddell Abbey before returning to Campbeltown.

This evening the Clipper Adventurer will sail to the Ailsa Craig, a volcanic rock and bird sanctuary that dominates the Ayrshire coastline and remain at anchor of the Isle of Arran.

Monday, September 18
The Clipper Adventurer will arrive this morning at its berth in Troon Harbour.
Today golfers will play the Ailsa Course at the Westin Turnberry Resort (www.turnberry.co.uk) Lying on a spectacular curve of rockbound coast in the southern reaches of Ayrshire, the Ailsa Course has been host to the Open
Championship on three occasions. Long regarded as one of the finest courses in the world, the Ailsa Course first came to international prominence with the famous duel between Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson over the four days of the 1977 Open. A classic links design that will be enjoyed all levels of
player.

Non Golfers will tour the Ayrshire Countryside. Visits will include Culzean Castle, converted by Robert Adam, who designed much of Edinburgh’s New Town. He included a ‘Roman’ viaduct and Ruined Arch to add drama to this Italianate castle in its spectacular clifftop setting. It contains a fine collection of paintings and furniture, and a display of weapons in the Armoury. The Circular Saloon has a superb panoramic view over the Firth of Clyde and the beautiful Oval Staircase is Robert Adam’s final masterpiece of interior design. In 1945 the top floor was given to General Eisenhower as a token of Scotland’s recognition of his role during World War II. The next visit will be to Burns Cottage where on January 25, 1759, while the cold winter winds blew in from the Atlantic, it became the scene of Scotland's most famous birthday, when the World's most loved poet Robert Burns was born.
The cottage is now a museum with many interesting artefacts and manuscripts of Burns life. This evening the M/S Clipper Adventurer will depart Troon and set sail for our next berth at Douglas, Isle of Mann.

Tuesday, September 19
Early this morning the Clipper Adventurer will berth in Douglas on the Isle of Man, a Crown Dependency belonging to neither the United Kingdom nor the European Union. It has its own government, laws, traditions, culture and stamps. Douglas is the Isle of Man capital with by far the highest population at over 25,000.

Golf today is at Castletown Golf Links. (www.castletowngolflinks.co.uk) With water on all sides and two magnificent bays carving great swathes along each flank, it is a dramatic and wonderfully natural site for a golf course. The course itself matches the setting, easily qualifying in the top echelons of links courses in the British Isles. The greens are small and protected more by the traditional links humps and hollows than by excessive bunkering. Following the second World War, the course was re-designed and restored by the respected architect, Mackenzie Ross (he also designed the Ailsa Course at Turnberry). The course in play today is generally to his design.

Non Golfers will enjoy a morning tour of Castletown, one of the oldest towns in the British Isles. Its narrow streets and small fishing cottages prove this ncient past at every corner. Visit medieval Castle Rushen & the Old House of Keys. Castle Rushen is one of Europe's most finely preserved medieval castles. The Castle was developed by successive rulers of Mann between the 13th and 16th centuries. Following lunch, the afternoon excursion will involve a spectacular journey on the Snaefell Mountain Railway. The track runs from Laxey to the summit of Snaefell at 2,036ft, where, on a clear day spectacular views of Scotland, England, Ireland & Wales can be enjoyed.This evening the Clipper Adventurer will depart Douglas and continue across the Irish Sea to
Liverpool, England.

Wednesday, September 20
The Clipper Adventurer will arrive in Liverpool Docks early this morning.
Golfers today will have the opportunity to play Royal Liverpool Golf Club (www.royal-liverpool-golf.com) only 2 months after it has hosted the British Open. Despite its somewhat flat and benign appearance, Royal Liverpool is among the toughest and most demanding of the great seaside championship links of Britain. Hoylake, as it is more commonly known, lies at the very
heart of the history and development of golf in Britain. Built in 1869, on what was then the racecourse of the Liverpool Hunt Club, Hoylake is one of the oldest English seaside courses.

Non Golfers will travel by motorcoach from Liverpool to Chester, one of the
finest heritage cities in the world, with the most complete city walls in
Britain. Explore the exciting history of Chester with a short walking tour
through the unique half-timbered galleried streets and enjoy the splendor of
the black and white buildings. Returning to Liverpool in the early afternoon,
a visit to the Albert Dock is recommended. Britain’s most popular heritage
attraction has something for everyone, interesting shops and gift carts,
together with top class attractions such as the Beatles Story, Merseyside
Maritime Museum and the Tate Gallery.

Departing early evening the Clipper Adventurer will sail to Dublin and the
Ryder Cup Matches.

Thursday, September 21
The Clipper Adventurer will arrive early this morning at her berth in the heart of Dublin City. Those passengers only participating in Celtic Links By Sea and not participating in the Ryder Cup program disembark at this stage.

Golfers remaining onboard for the Ryder Cup Program have the opportunity to play the Island Golf Club (www.theislandgolfclub.com). Located to the north of Dublin City it continues a tradition of links golf since its foundation in 1890. A beautiful links course, in splendid isolation, is surrounded by the Irish Sea, Donabate beach and Broadmeadow estuary. Nestling between the high sand dunes it's rugged beauty cannot fail to impress.

Non Golfers have the opportunity to explore Dublin, Ireland’s capital city. It has fast become one of Europe’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities. The city has always had a reputation as a great historical city, and its strong links with world literature and the arts are readily apparent. It certainly has a lot to offer visitors - not least it's diverse attractions. There is a wealth of architectural detail with the medieval core of the city surrounded by elegant Georgian squares. A great way to see Dublin is on foot or simply enjoy a drink in one of Dublin's many pubs and bars. Late this afternoon there will be an opportunity to attend Opening Ceremony of the Ryder Cup at the K Club when the players are introduced by their Team Captains.

Friday, September 22
Transfer this morning from the Clipper Adventurer in Dublin City to the K Club for attendance at the Ryder Cup Matches. This will be the 36th encounter for the Ryder Cup which was first played in 1927. Ireland and the K Club are proud hosts for the first time in the history of the event.

Ryder Cup Day 1 – Fourball & Foursome Matches.
(Motorcoach Transfers will operate to a schedule to/from the ship to the event).

Saturday, September 23
Ryder Cup Day 2 – Fourball & Foursome Matches

Sunday, September 24
Ryder Cup Day 3 – 12 Singles Matches are contested today to decide
the destination of the Ryder Cup.

Monday, September 25
Disembark the Clipper Adventurer this morning for Transfers to Dublin Airport.
Alternatively passengers may stay onboard to participate in the Irish Links By Sea program Sept 25-30.

The Tour Includes:
•Accommodations in twin outside stateroom (two lower beds in twin occupancy) in your selected cabin category
•All meals and facilities of the M/S Clipper Adventurer whilst onboard.
•Round trip transfers to the ship on arrival and departure (guaranteed for those who purchase their airfare through PerryGolf)*
•All transportation to/from golf courses and shuttle transportation to the Ryder Cup.
•Green fees and starting times for 4/5 rounds of golf.
•Daily admission tickets to the Ryder Cup (for those on the Ryder Cup Program)
•Captains cocktail party
•Services of PerryGolf Cruise Staff
•All golf bag handling
•All shipboard and golf staff gratuities
•Port charges
•Non-golfer sightseeing program as listed in schedule
•All local taxes and service charges.