THE RYDER CUP AND IRISH LINKS BY SEA
ONBOARD THE M/S CLIPPER ADVENTURER
SEPTEMBER 20 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2006

It is possible to purchase Irish 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 Celtic Links By Sea for a 14 night trip (see price grid at base for details).

Wednesday, September 20
This evening depart the United States.

Thursday, September 21
Arrive Dublin Airport to be met by PerryGolf personnel. Transfer on arrival to our early baggage check in and lounge facility in Dublin 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.
(Passengers participating on Celtic Links By Sea arrive in Dublin onboard the Clipper
Adventurer).

You will be free to explore the cultural city of Dublin at leisure before transferring to the Clipper
Adventurer at her berth on the River Liffey in Dublin City for embarkation in the afternoon.

Your welcome aboard briefing will take place this evening prior to dinner.

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.
(Motorcoach Transfers will operate to a schedule to/from the ship to 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
This morning golfers will have the opportunity to play at Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links. (www.portmarnock.com). This challenging traditional links course provides outstanding views over
Howth and the Irish Sea. The first five holes away from the sea provide a gentle start, but then the course comes alive as the holes make their way through the dunes back towards the sea. The back
nine provdes a series of stunning links holes with deep bunkers with steep faces giving the course a
traditional look while incorporating modern architectural techniques.

Passengers not participating in the Ryder Cup program, but participating only in the Irish Links By Sea program join the Clipper Adventurer this afternoon.

Non Golfers will have the opportunity to visit Powerscourt House & Gardens in Co Wicklow. Powerscourt House today reflects centuries of history as the site dates back to the castle of c.1300. The house stands in a strategic location controlling access to the region of the rivers Dargle, Glencree and Glencullen. The house contains some of the finest 18th century interiors in Ireland. The gardens were begun by Richard Wingfield in the 1740's. The word garden belies the magnitude of this creation which stretches out over 45 acres. It is a sublime blend of
formal gardens, sweeping terraces, statuary and ornamental lakes together with secret hollows, rambling walks, walled gardens and over 200 variations of trees and shrubs. This evening the Clipper Adventurer will depart Dublin and sail down the eastern coast of Ireland towards the next berth in Waterford.

Tuesday, September 26
This morning the Clipper Adventurer will berth in the town of Waterford, the oldest city in Ireland. A
walled city of Viking origins, it retains much of it's medieval character together with the graceful
buildings from its 18th century expansion.

Golfers today will play at Mount Juliet. (www.mountjuliet.ie). A marvelous parkland layout designed
by Jack Nicklaus and opened for play in 1991. The course played host to the Irish Open in the 90's
when Nick Faldo collected his third Irish Open title and most recently the American Express Championships in 2002 & 2004, which were won by Tiger Woods and Ernie Els respectively. The layout winds through the estate amongst, lime trees, beeches and oaks in the grounds of an 18th century
Manor House. Feature holes abound on the course, but the 3rd hole, a stunning par 3 from an elevated tee to a green guarded by a natural stream and lake is one that golfers always remember. The par 5 10th hole with its copse of trees which tests the golfers strategy is also a favourite.

Non Golfers will enjoy a visit to the world famous Waterford Crystal Factory. The Visitors Centre Tour gives you an opportunity to witness how the crystal is produced, from molten crystal through to finished masterpieces. Production started in 1783 and the factory is the largest glassworks in the world. After lunch visit Curraghmore House and Gardens the magnificent home of the Marquis of Waterford and his ancestors since 1170. The interior of the house contains exceptionally fine plasterwork. Grounds include outstanding Arboretum, shell grotto, built and personally decorated by Catherine Poer, Countess of Tyrone in 1754 and a bridge built in 1205 for King John to cross the River Clodagh. This evening the Clipper Adventurer will sail along the South Coast of Ireland to her anchorage at Kinsale.

Wednesday, September 27
The Clipper Adventurer will be at anchor in Summer Cove. A short zodiac ride will bring passengers
ashore in Kinsale, one of Ireland’s most attractive villages.

Golfers will today play at the Old Head Golf Links (www.oldheadgolflinks.com). The course was opened for play in June 1997, and its success story has gone from strength to strength. It is now one of the most talked-about courses in the world. The Old Head is a remarkably dramatic piece of Ireland,
protruding over two miles into the Atlantic Ocean. The course comprises five par 5's, five par 3's and eight par 4's, the links stretches to over 7,200 yards from the tips and with a minimum of six tees on every hole, provides a stern test for all abilities. Nine holes play along the cliff tops, and all eighteen holes provide stunning ocean views.

Non Golfers will have the opportunity to spend time in Kinsale, one of Ireland’s most attractive villages with narrow lanes and slate hung houses overlooking the broad estuary of the River Bandon. Visits are
recommended to the Norman built 12th century church of St.Multose, the 15th century Desmond Castle housing the International Museum of Wine and the many interesting speciality shops. Following time in
Kinsale, visits are planned to Blarney Castle, where the gift of eloquent speech is said to be bestowed on all those who kiss the Blarney Stone, and to Blarney Woollen Mills where visitors can watch the weaving process.

This evening the Clipper Adventurer will continue its journey around the Southwestern coastline to her
anchorage at Valentia Island on the Iveragh Peninsula.

Thursday, September 28
The Clipper Adventurer will be anchored off Valentia Island, on the southwest coast of Ireland. The
island is best known for it’s slate quarry that provided slate for the roof of the Houses of Parliament in
Westminster and the site from where the first transtlantic cable was laid. A short zodiac ride will being
passengers ashore at Renard Point on the mainland.

Golfers today will play at Waterville Golf Links (www.watervillegolf.com) The course lies in the dunes
overlooking the beautiful Ballinskelligs Bay in the wonderfully isolated town of Waterville, on the Ring of Kerry. The links as we know today opened in 1973, and was the vision of Irish born American, John A. Mulcahy who wanted to build the most testing golf links in the world. He combined with Irish Architect, Eddie Hackett to produce one of Ireland’s finest links. The original nine holes were reconfigured and expanded to create today's front nine. Its layout was designed as a contrast to the more rugged and exposed back nine, which is one of the most demanding test in golf. Most recently Tom Fazio was commissioned to update the memorable Eddie Hackett masterpiece resulting in several new holes and improvements.

Non Golfers will be able to tour around the Iveragh peninsula, a dramatically scenic and historic route, commonly known as the Ring of Kerry. The complete route is 100 miles long but your journey will be
broken by many stops to admire the scenic beauty of the area that changes dramatically around every corner. Watch how the landscape changes from the “Peat Bogs” to dramatic cliff tops view over the
Atlantic Ocean. This evening the Clipper Adventurer will set sail for Foynes on the River Shannon.

Friday, September 29
The Clipper Adventurer will be berthed at Foynes on the River Shannon. Golfers today will play Ballybunion Golf Club - Old Course. (www.ballybuniongolfclub.ie). This wonderful links course has a wild look with long grass covering the immense sand dunes that hug the Atlantic Ocean. The course begins gently until it turns towards the ocean from the 6 th hole onwards and makes it way through the
towering sand dunes. It will provide the ultimate test of your golfing capabilities with accurate iron play required to reach the tightly guarded greens, which are also heavily contoured

Non golfers will depart the ship for a visit to Adare, which is generally regarded as Ireland’s prettiest village. It snuggles in a wooded setting among rich quiet farmlands by the River Maigue. Orange thatched cottages line its broad street, punctuated with beautiful old stone buildings and picturesque ruins. The tour continues through Limerick, the fourth largest city in Ireland. Set astride the River Shannon, and most recently the setting for Pulitzer Prize winning ‘Angela’s Ashes’ and its screen adaptation. Then onto Bunratty Castle & Folk Park. Illustrating country life in Ireland at the turn of the century, when the old agricultural practices were giving way to the modern era. Your tour will include a visit to the famous “Durty Nellies” reputed to be the oldest pub in Ireland The Clipper Adventurer will remain overnight at Foynes.

Saturday, September 30
All passengers must disembark the Clipper Adventurer in Foynes by 9:00am this morning. Transfer by
coach to Shannon Airport for your departing flights.

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.

It is possible to purchase Irish 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 Celtic Links By Sea for a 14 night
trip.