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FAQs
Elite Golf Cruises currently operates its comprehensive onboard golf academy on over forty of the world’s finest cruise ships at sea. Our staff includes not only professional golfers but also people with years of experience in both the golf and cruise industries who understand what it takes to provide safe and enjoyable golfing instruction, activities and memorable excursions to players of all skill levels in ports of call all over the world. Please click on the links below to answer many of the most commonly-asked questions.
Personalized Instruction
Our Elite Golf professionals are onboard 24-7 to assist you with your golfing needs. No matter what your level of experience or area of need, our experienced staff can provide you with personalized instruction in either the outdoor learning center or the indoor golf simulator in 15-, 30- or 60-minute increments. Their only objective is to help the serious golfer or the budding golf enthusiast with individual aspects of their game, providing fun and unique golf activities and opportunities throughout the entire cruise. Rest assured that your golf professional is awaiting your arrival onboard and is ready and willing to provide you with all of the advanced information and insight necessary to make your golfing adventure a success. Lessons range in price from approximately $30.00 - $135.00 and can be requested in advance under the RESERVATION CENTER above.
Advanced Teaching Technology
Elite Golf is proud to provide the very latest in golf teaching technology to the sailing passenger. The "V1" Digital Coaching System is an interactive training tool that not only offers golfers an opportunity to review their swing dynamics but also provides split-screen comparisons to some of golf’s best players. This technology is adaptable to both right-handed and left-handed golfers and contains helpful features such as slow motion replay and club head speed calculation as well as enhanced pointing and drawing tools. Lessons range in price from approximately $30.00 - $135.00 and can be requested in advance under the RESERVATION CENTER above.
Rental Equipment Program
Your Elite Golf Professional is also prepared to provide a complete line of high quality Nike Golf equipment for rental, demo or purchase - including clubs, soft-spiked golf shoes and all additional golf essentials such as balls, gloves, headwear and apparel right onboard. Guests may also receive professional club fitting for special order product and have it shipped directly to their home or office upon completion of their sail. We want to make your golf experience as enjoyable as possible. All golf equipment requests are handled on a first come, first served basis and may be conveniently charged to your onboard charge account. Guests who bring their own equipment are advised to store their clubs inside their cabins for personal security and convenience. Click here for additional Equipment information.
Golf Simulators
The Elite Golf Virtual Golf Simulators feature beautiful, world-famous golf course renderings enlarged to lifelike proportions on a 9'x12' screen and made playable to golfers using their own or the latest in Nike Golf club technology. They provide a sophisticated laser system with precise club and ball tracking capabilities. Each nuance of a golfer's swing is captured in the simulator and using real physics and technical accuracy is then instantaneously entered into the Links golf software to give "real-time" simulations of the shot on the simulated course. This system compliments the first class courses available for shore-side Excursions. Simulator prices range from $30.00 to $120.00 per person, per hour and may be arranged through the RESERVATION CENTER above.
Golf Excursions
Elite Golf is proud to operate professionally guided golf Excursions in some of the most exciting ports of call worldwide. We maintain an extensive database of domestic and international golf courses and are constantly reviewing the courses we use in ports of call around the world for player quality and overall guest experience. Our excursion packages include your experienced golf pro escort, priority debarkation from the vessel, roundtrip transfers that are safe and timely, all cart and green fees and a comprehensive liability coverage program. Caddy fees may be additional I some locations and your onboard pro will advise you in advance. Elite Golf Cruises reserves the right to modify course selection and pricing to best serve the needs and experience of the sailing passengers. Seasonal rates, currency fluctuations and passenger minimums may also apply at most locations. Pack light; take advantage of our complete Nike Golf rental, demo and retail program available onboard. Advanced reservations for equipment and excursions are recommended and are being accepted through the RESERVATION CENTER above.
Onboard Golf Activities
Whether you make advanced reservation or simply meet up with your onboard golf professional upon embarkation, Elite Golf is proud to provide you with an entire voyage of golf-related activities and opportunities to satisfy even the most seasoned golf enthusiasts. From beginner players just being introduced to the game in our advanced technology simulators or the scratch player trying their luck, our personalized Instruction and guided golf Excursions, provide something for everyone at any level of skill. Complimentary putting contests are held on most sea days - providing everyone a chance to meet their resident golf professional and try their hand at one of the world's most popular sports. Specialty group clinics and demonstrations may be reserved in advance and are charged on an individual basis.
Reservation Procedures
Guests may simply access the RESERVATION CENTER of this website to make advance reservations for individual or group golf requests or you may contact our South Florida offices @ (800) 324-1106 or via the web at www.elitegolfcruises.com for additional information and personalized support.
Payment Procedures
Guests wishing to make advance individual reservations online need not prepay for their golfing requests until they are onboard and have finalized their decision and level of participation with the onboard golf professional. All charges may be conveniently charged to your onboard charge account. European and Group pricing may vary and usually requires a 50% deposit in advance to secure the course for tournament or shotgun play.
Group Travel
Elite Golf can offer charter and incentive groups the freedom to create a unique onboard program geared to providing the total golf experience. We offer state-of-the-art computer-aided golf Instruction, group golf Excursions, Nike Golf product and logo services as well as specialty clinics and demonstrations, tournament planning and event consultation. Whatever your golfing needs, look to Elite Golf Cruises, the leader in the golf cruise industry, to make your next event a vacation to remember. Please access our Group Policies and Procedures Manual for additional information.
Golf Merchandising
Elite Golf provides quality logo merchandising for both Nike Golf products and apparel with your specific logo or group name, given sufficient lead-time for production, approval and vessel distribution. Approximately 90-120 days is suggested. Rush orders may require additional fees. A complete list of available items may be found on the Equipment page of this website with many incentive and award items available upon request. Please access our Group Policies and Procedures Manual for additional information.
Guilt Free Golf and Spa
You play through while your partner plays too! Your onboard golf professional has arranged special discounts and valued packages through the onboard Spa and Fitness Center so that no matter who gets to play golf, the partner can receive added amenities and benefits by participating in the port day golf excursion program. Offers may vary by vessel and are based on availability.
Golf Course Rainout Policy
Please note that our Elite Golf rainout policy is dictated directly by our golf course and transportation providers/partners. If a guest participates in a guided golf excursion and is able to debark the vessel for a timely departure and plays a minimum of one hole at the chosen course, then full excursion payment will be charged to the passenger guest folio. There are no rain checks and/or refunds allowed due to inclement weather. The golf professional may advise the group in advance of any pending weather-related or course issues but each participant remains wholly responsible for their decision to participate.
Ride Along Policy
Resort policy: Many of our golf course partners are pleased to provide an opportunity for non-golfing attendees to accompany the golfer to their excursion and enjoy the ancillary resort amenities during the round of golf for a nominal or reduced fee, depending on the destination. Offers and availability vary by location and may be presented by the onboard golf professional for each particular cruise. Transportation costs do apply at all locations. Please inquire at the time of the reservation if you would like additional information on this option so we may verify availability and cost.
Cancellation Policy
We hope to make the onboard golfing experience as convenient and enjoyable as possible. Elite Golf accepts most individual reservations in advance without prepayment so as to provide the maximum flexibility for all golfing passengers. In order to maintain the golf course relationships and rate integrity of the excursion program, any guest canceling an excursion 24 hours or more PRIOR TO debarkation is subject to a 25% cancellation fee. If a guest cancels an excursion AFTER 24 hours of debarkation, there is no refund.
Golf Course Policy
Many of our golf course partners allow friends or family to accompany the golfer during their round of golf but individual course procedures and restrictions do apply. Transportation and or cart fees apply at most locations. Please inquire at the time of the reservation if you would like additional information on this option so we may verify availability and cost.
Summary
Whatever your golfing needs, look to Elite Golf Cruises to make your next event a golfing vacation to remember. For additional information or to be contacted by a reservation agent, please call Elite Golf directly at (800) 324-1106 or via e-mail at info@elitegolfcruises.com In closing, we hope this website answered many of your questions. Please feel free to contact our South Florida offices at (800) 324-1106 if we can assist you in planning your individual or group golf event.
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