Record-breaking Hall of Famer Annika Sörenstam will host an exclusive Spotlight Voyage around six of the UK’s historic courses in 2025.
Ultra-luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas has created a sensational 14-night Spotlight Voyage around the British and Irish Isles in Summer 2025, perfect for golf enthusiasts.
The Spotlight Voyage, hosted by Annika Sörenstam – widely considered to be the greatest female golfer of all time – will be on board the new Seven Seas Grandeur, sailing 23 June 2025 roundtrip from Southampton, England.
During her 15-year Hall of Fame career, Sörenstam has amassed over 95 worldwide victories, including 11 Major Championships, and is the only female to break 60 in an official event, earning her the nickname “Ms. 59.” Most notably, Annika received global attention following her historic PGA Tour appearance – teeing off at the 2003 Colonial Invitational and becoming the first woman in over half a century to play in a PGA Tour event.
Immersing travellers into the worlds of luxury travel and competitive Championship golf, the cruise will visit some of golf’s most iconic destinations, home to Britain’s storied greens. Guests will be fully immersed in the centuries-old sport with the opportunity to play on six prestigious courses including past British Open hosts Royal Lytham & St. Annes in England (below) and the Turnberry’s Ailsa course in Scotland, plus The Strand Course at Portstewart Golf Club in Northern Ireland.
In addition, Regent Seven Seas Cruises has curated a two-night pre-cruise land programme, creating a golfing trip like no other. After checking into The Goodwood Hotel, nestled in the rolling South Downs National Park in West Sussex, England, guests will enjoy beautiful surroundings and stunning rooms inspired by traditional British style. The next day, avid golfers can hit the links during the inaugural RSSC Golf Tournament at The Downs Golf Course.
Embarking from Southampton, England, during the cruise there will be driving demos on Seven Seas Grandeur’s top deck, a chance to practice putting on the ship’s putting green, an onboard fashion show featuring Annika’s clothing partner, LOHLA Sport clothing, tea-time golf trivia, an in-course long game clinic and plenty of chances to tee off on some of Britain’s most iconic greens.
The voyage will begin with a meet-and-greet cocktail party with Annika in the lavish Observation Lounge. Further opportunities to hear more of Annika’s story – from her famed career to her extensive philanthropic work – include a Fireside Chat Q&A in the Constellation Theatre where guests will be treated to a talk led by TV Personality John O’Hurley, to learn more about Annika’s life and career.
Onboard, guests will enjoy personalised service from a friendly and professional crew, a range of speciality restaurants and al-fresco dining venues, fine wines and spirits, world-class entertainment, unlimited internet access, free valet laundry, pre-paid gratuities, transfers and one-night, pre-cruise hotel packages for guests staying in Concierge-level suites and above, all as part of Regent’s all-inclusive fare.
Outside of the optional golfing activities Regent guests can take advantage of unlimited included shore excursions from an extensive menu of rich programmes in each of the incredible destinations: Belfast (2 days), Northern Ireland; Glasgow (Greenock – overnight in port), Scotland; Douglas, Isle of Man; Liverpool (two nights in port), England; Dublin (Dun Laoghaire), Ireland; Cork (Cobh) Ireland; Waterford, Ireland; returning to Southampton, England for disembarkation.
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