ELATION'S GOLF PROGRAM FEATURES TOP CARIBBEAN COURSES
MIAMI (10/10/03) - As part of its new seven-day "exotic" western
Caribbean cruise program from Galveston launched late last month, Carnival
Cruise Lines' 2,052-passenger Elation offers a comprehensive golf program
featuring top Caribbean courses.
Managed by Sunrise, Fla.-based Elite Golf Cruises LLC, the program
includes professional instruction both aboard ship and during golf
excursions.
Featured courses on the Elation's new seven-day cruises include:
Cozumel Country Club (Cozumel) - Created by the renowned
Nicklaus design team, this is the island's first and only
championship-caliber course. Incorporating the natural habitat of the
island, the 6,724-yard course was built around native trees, mangroves and
wetlands, creating a truly spectacular golf venue.
Caye Chapel Golf Resort (Belize) - This spectacular
6,800-yard championship course offers ocean views at virtually every turn
and has received international acclaim for its creative yet challenging
layout, beautifully manicured greens and fairways, and Caribbean Sea vistas.
Adding to the day's fun is an exhilarating plane transfer, which is included
in the price.
"The destinations featured on the Elation's new seven-day program from
Galveston not only offer exceptional beaches and sightseeing opportunities
but also some of the Caribbean's most beautiful and challenging golf
courses," said Bob Dickinson, Carnival president and CEO.
Shipboard lessons, which are available in 30- and 60-minute increments, are
conducted by a golf professional who utilizes state-of-the-art V1 teaching
computers featuring side-by-side comparisons with top tour players and
sophisticated video analysis. Golfers can continue their lessons at home
with a take-home video recap, which is available for purchase on board.
Lessons take place in a covered and lighted "practice range" which protects
golfers from the elements and allows for both daytime and evening
instruction. The "practice range" also serves as the venue for putting
contests and various group clinics taking place throughout the voyage.
All-inclusive golf excursions include professional golf escort, priority tee
times, round-trip transportation between ship and course, and cart and green
fees. Equipment rental, including top-of-the-line Callaway clubs and Adidas
golf shoes, is also available. A variety of golfing accessories such as
golf balls, gloves and apparel are available for purchase, as well.
Course information is available by visiting www.CarnivalGolf.com, calling
1-800-324-1106 or faxing a request to 1-954-382-5398. Guests can also stop
by the shore excursion desk once on board.
All-inclusive packages, which include professional instruction, begin at
$140 per person for 18 holes. Professional on-board lessons range in price
from $25 for a "swing check" to $80 for a complete one-hour video analysis
with an instructor.
The Elation launched Carnival's first seven-day program from Galveston Sept.
28, 2003, becoming the newest and largest Carnival ship to ever operate from
that port. On its new route, the Elation departs the Port of Galveston every
Sunday on week-long voyages to Progreso/Yucatan and Cozumel, Mexico, and
Belize City, Belize.
The Elation's golf offerings are part of the line's fleetwide golf program,
which is featured aboard all 19 "Fun Ships" and includes courses throughout
the Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexico, Canada, New England and Bermuda.
