Swan Hellenic takes its guest expeditions onto five dream golf courses

Cultural expedition cruise pioneer Swan Hellenic announces an exclusive golf cruise excursion package that transforms its Lisbon to Fuerteventura voyage in September 2026. Guests play on five of the most prestigious and desirable, champion-designed golf courses in the world, from Portugal to Morocco and the Canary Islands, enjoying fully curated visits. Adding to the excitement, enthusiasts who book before the end of February can still benefit from Swan Hellenic’s Elevated Expeditions sale.

Swan Hellenic has just announced a tremendous new enhancement to one of its most desirable cultural expedition cruises – world–class golf for players. This brings the exceptional opportunity to play five iconic courses in truly inspiring locations during its 6-night luxury cruise Atlantic Horizons: From Portugal to the Canary Islands , departing Lisbon aboard boutique expedition ship SH Diana on September 7th, 2026. Offeredas a complete package or individually to book in advance, these exclusive golf experiences are in addition to all the varied cultural excursions for which Swan Hellenic is renowned.

The five champion-designed courses are:

Palmares Golf Resort, Algarve (Lagos, Portugal)

Perched high above the Alvor Estuary and Lagos Bay, Palmares Golf Resort is a coastal masterpiece transformed by American designer Robert Trent Jones Jr. With 27 holes in three distinct loops, Alvor, Lagos, and Praia, the course combines rolling parkland, dunes and panoramic sea views.

The Tony Jacklin Casablanca (Casablanca, Morocco)

Bordering the tranquil Bouskoura Forest, The Tony Jacklin Casablanca offers a lush parkland layout with strategic lakes and immaculate fairways. Designed by the legendary Tony Jacklin, this par 72, 18 hole course blends beauty, challenge and North African charisma in equal measure.

Golf de Mogador (Safi / Essaouira, Morocco)

Designed by Gary Player, Golf de Mogador lies near the Atlantic coast and the legendary historic medina of Essaouira. This exceptional course weaves through dunes and eucalyptus forests, with multiple tee options to suit all handicaps in a perfect balance of challenge and natural elegance.

Golf du Soleil (Agadir, Morocco)

Set among palms, lakes and forest, Golf du Soleil features two distinct 18 hole courses, the Championship and the Tikida. Each captures the warmth and charm of Morocco’s southern coast, offering an inspiring round immersed in serene beauty.

Costa Teguise Golf (Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands

The finale unfolds at Costa Teguise Golf where John Harris’s par 72 design winds through volcanic terrain beneath a dormant cone with more than 3,000 palms swaying against an Atlantic backdrop, setting the stage fora breathtaking finale to an incredible golf voyage.

Completing the pleasure with a touch of friendly competition, a special Voyage Golf Award will give the privileged participants rich memories in celebration of their game.

Swan Hellenic’s expertly curated package is complete in every detail, including all transfers, green fees andtrolleys, driving range warm-ups when time allows, and halfway refreshments provided by each prestigious club. e-trolley and e-cart reservations are offered subject to availability at additional cost.

Increasing the allure, the package is also possible to customise, allowing additional rounds to be booked alongside the main Golf & Cruise package. And, of course, a full care service is also included. From baggage handling and shoe shining to golf club cleaning, every detail will be discreetly cared for.

But perhaps most important of all, the golf package has been thoughtfully planned to ensure a comfortable pace of play, allowing approximately four and a half to five hours to complete an 18 hole course on foot with a trolley, ensuring a relaxed experience for all.

Swan Hellenic has negotiated a special per-person price of £275 per course or £1,095 for the complete five-course package. What’s more, enthusiasts who book before the end of February can take advantage of Swan Hellenic’s generous Elevated Expeditions sale, which combines free wi-fi upgrades and onboard credit with big ticket savings that reduce the cruise price to from £3,030. As the icing on the cake, additional benefits are available for groups of 8 guests and more. Brochure here

That makes this the perfect cure for any “golf widow” syndrome, allowing enthusiasts to have their cake and eat it. Because they can enjoy their passion to the full while also bringing non-golfing friends and family, sure in the knowledge they’ll just love the variety and comfort for which Swan Hellenic is justly famous. All while exploring the world-renowned natural and cultural splendors of Lisbon, Lagos, Casablanca, Essaouira, Agadir, Lanzarote and Puerto del Rosario.

“Nothing about Swan Hellenic is just par for the course.” commented Swan Hellenic CEO Andrea Zito. “Which is why it gives us such pleasure to take our intrepid guests to experience five of the most magnificent golf courses in the world – all in one unforgettable cruise to see what others don’t.”