Swan Hellenic takes its guest expeditions onto five dream golf courses

Swan Hellenic has announced a new enhancement to one of its most desirable cultural expedition cruises – world-class golf for players – offering them the 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 Sept. 7, 2026. Offered as 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 — At the foot of a dormant volcano, Costa Teguise Golf is a true island gem. Designed by John Harris, this par 72 course features over 3,000 palm trees and striking volcanic terrain that overlooks the Atlantic, setting the stage for a breathtaking finale to an incredible golf voyage.

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