• Global Destination Partnership Launch: Azamara Cruises and Premier Golf are debuting twenty-three specialized itineraries for the 2028 sailing season spanning Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
• Elite Championship Course Access: The curated packages unlock exclusive playing privileges at bucket-list venues, including Kingsbarns in Scotland, Old Head in Ireland, and Tokyo Golf Club in Japan.
• Onboard PGA Professional Programming: Every designated voyage features an in-residence PGA specialist who leads educational seminars, social cocktail gatherings, and targeted golf-themed events.
• Dedicated Travel Advisor Incentives: The collaborative program rewards trade partners with a ten percent commission structure alongside specialized training resources inside the Azamara World Academy.

According to an exciting corporate announcement shared directly by the Azamara Cruises media center, upscale ocean travel and championship sports are merging beautifully into a magnificent new global venture. Azamara Cruises, the recognized leader in deep-destination cruising, has officially joined forces with Premier Golf to debut an exclusive, high-end travel partnership. Scheduled to launch across the globe in 2028, this multi-year collaboration will introduce twenty-three meticulously curated itineraries that seamlessly combine extended port times with direct access to some of the most celebrated and historic golf fairways on Earth.

The initial rollout focuses heavily on Asia, aligning perfectly with Azamara’s updated deployment across Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia. Golf enthusiasts, PGA professionals, and social groups can look forward to playing legendary courses, including Tokyo Golf Club in Japan and New South Wales Golf Club in Australia, alongside European masterpieces like Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland and Valderrama in Spain. By utilizing Azamara’s signature small ships, travelers will experience an intimate hotel-at-sea environment that offers longer stays in port, allowing for unhurried rounds of golf and deep cultural exploration ashore.

Onboard, the experience remains highly immersive with a dedicated PGA professional hosting instructional lectures, swing analysis talks, and welcome celebrations designed to connect passionate players. The partnership also looks after the travel advisor community by offering a ten percent commission on the golf packages and establishing a specialized training chapter within the Azamara World Academy. Complete with premium inclusive amenities like complimentary beverages, standard gratuities, and self-service laundry, this luxury alliance provides an exceptionally smooth, rewarding, and deeply memorable vacation blueprint for sophisticated sports travelers worldwide.

About Azamara Cruises

Azamara Cruises is a small-ship cruise line and the global leader in Destination Immersion®. With a fleet of four intimate-style ships, Azamara Journey®, Azamara Quest®, Azamara Pursuit®, and Azamara Onward®, the cruise line allows travelers to reach marquee ports around the world and dock in smaller, hidden gem destinations. Azamara Cruises is committed to creating immersive experiences for guests through Extended Destination Days (10 or more hours in port) for a more meaningful travel experience. Through their deep understanding of hospitality and commitment to delivering exceptional service, guests can experience an intimate hotel at sea. Through Always Azamara guests can know what’s always included: a variety of dining venues plus room service, drinks including alcohol all day and night, tips & gratuities, exclusive cultural events, and unlimited self-service laundry; and what is always expected when sailing with Azamara Cruises; no hassle, no crowds, unique & iconic destinations, overnights, and Extended Destination Days. Additionally, guests can also take advantage of exclusive loyalty membership benefits through the Azamara Circle Program. Azamara has received several awards and recognitions including Condé Nast Traveler’s “Reader’s Choice Awards”, Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best Awards,” US News & World Report “Best Cruise Lines,” and more.

For more information visit www.azamara.com  

About Premier Golf

Premier Golf provides bespoke global travel experiences to golfers looking to combine their passion for the game with their love of travel. As the official golf travel partner of the PGA of America, Premier Golf works closely with PGA Professionals, curating itineraries specifically designed for their member groups. With over 35 years of experience in the industry, the company specializes in the finest resorts of North America, the historic links of the UK and Ireland, select destinations around the globe, and major golf events.