MAGNA CARTA
GOLF ITINERARY
 



HAMPTON COURT PALACE TO HENLEY-ON-THAMES
Golf England, Golf vacation and luxury cruise aboard Magna Carta,river Thames,England 

 

Sunday, Day 1 LONDON – KINGSTON-ON-THAMES - HAMPTON COURT PALACE   Meet the Captain at The Cadogan Hotel at 4pm for afternoon English Cream Tea, before being transferred to the Magna Carta. Champagne reception and welcome by the Captain. Early evening cruise to Hampton Court Palace, former Tudor Palace of Henry VIII, where we moor for the night. Dinner aboard. 

Monday, Day 2 HAMPTON COURT PALACE - SHEPPERTON   Today’s golf is at the famous Walton Heath Golf Club. Famous for staging the Ryder Cup and European Open Championships. Once owned by the News of the World, Mp’s, Lords and members of the press would be invited to Walton heath by Sir Elmsley Carr. Designed by Herbert Fowler in 1903. In the afternoon enjoy a meandering cruise upstream following the course of the Thames to Shepperton. Dinner aboard
(18 holes Par 72 6198m) 

Tuesday, Day 3 SHEPPERTON - RUNNYMEDE  Today’s golf is at Richmond Golf Club. This is a beautiful and historic wood parkland course on the edge of Richmond Park. The 4th is often described as the best short hole in the South of England. Cunningly sighted trees call the great accuracy. Afternoon cruise to Runnymede hotel where we have use of the excellent spa facilities including swimming pools, saunas, steam rooms and beauty treatments. Dinner aboard
(18 holes, 5474m Par 70)  

Wednesday, Day 4 RUNNYMEDE - WINDSOR   This morning we have an option. We can take a short drive to view the Magna Carta memorial where King John faced the powerful barons and was made to sign the document from which our barge takes her name. We also visit the commonwealth air force memorial, opened by the queen to commemorate those 20000 airmen who have no known grave.

(Or Optional Golf at Wentworth to be paid for by guests directly to the club. Wentworth is considered one of Europe’s finest clubs and almost needs no introduction. Famous for the PGA and World Match Play Tournaments as well as many other events). Afternoon cruise through beautiful countryside to Windsor. We see Windsor Castle, built by William the Conqueror in 1066 and inhabited for over 900 years by the Royal Family. Our mooring is on a private island with a unique view of the Castle. Dinner aboard
(18 holes, 6142m, Par 73)  

Thursday, Day 5 WINDSOR - COOKHAM   Today’s golf is at Sunningdale Golf Club, established in 1901 and ranked as one of the top 20 courses in the world. The Old Course founded in 1901 was designed by Willie Park. It is classic course with gorse and pine trees, silver birch, heather and immaculate turf. This afternoon we leave Royal Windsor behind us we cruise past fabulous waterside homes through the spectacular Clivedon reach and the open English countryside. We moor in Cookham, once described as ‘Heaven on Earth’ by artist Stanley Spencer, one of England’s greatest and most eccentric painters. Dinner aboard
(18 hole, 5526m Par 70)  

Friday, Day 6 COOKHAM – HENLEY ON THAMES   This morning we cruise to Henley on Thames, and along the famous Henley Regatta Course. Golf this afternoon is at Temple Golf Club. This gently undulating course has panoramic views of the Thames valley and is noted for it's firm , fast greens. Captains Farewell Dinner aboard
(18 hole 6232 yds par 70)   

Saturday, Day 7 HENLEY-ON-THAMES - LONDON  Following breakfast, disembark at 10 am and return to London

NOTE: On alternate weeks, cruise will be in reverse direction. This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change.

Magna Carta
Year 2008 Rates in US Dollars
ACCOMMODATION
VALUE
MID
REGULAR
Charter 8 guests wholeboat
$23,150
$28,200
$30,600
Charter 7 guests wholeboat
$21,800
$26,550
$28,650
Charter 6 guests wholeboat
$20,450
$24,900
$26,700
Charter 5 guests wholeboat
$19,100
$23,250
$24,750
Charter 4 guests wholeboat
$16,100
$19,600
$20,800
Charter 3 guests wholeboat
$14,550
$17,700
$18,600
Charter 2 guests wholeboat
$11,350
$13,800
$14,400
Stateroom  per person
$3200
$3800
$4150
Single supplement
$1000
$1200
$1300

DEPARTURE DATES
RATE
ROUTE
January, February, March  
Value
Middle Thames
April 6, 13, 20
Mid
Middle Thames
April 27;  May 4,11, 18, 25; June 1, 8,15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27
Regular
Middle Thames
  Aug 3, 10, 17, 24  
Mid
Middle Thames
Aug 31; Sept 7, 14, 21, 28; Oct 5, 12, 19  
Regular
Middle Thames
October 26; November, December 
Value
Middle Thames
Meeting Points
London -  Stafford 
Hotel - Sunday 3pm following English Tea at 3pm

 IMPORTANT:

-        Golf Cruises are available for charter groups at a supplement.  2007 price $1000 per person.  Please contact us for itinerary. (Non Golfers do not pay the supplement.)

 

 

NOTE: On alternate weeks, cruise will be in reverse direction. This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change.

 

 

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