The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection: The Art of the Golf Voyage
Photography provided by The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
There is a particular rhythm to golf at sea. Not the hurried pace of tee times and crowded clubhouses, but something slower, more atmospheric. Mornings that begin with coffee on a private terrace, afternoons shaped by ocean air and sun-warmed fairways, and evenings that end back aboard a yacht where everything feels effortless.
With voyages from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, golf becomes less about checking iconic courses off a list and more about experiencing the landscapes, cultures, and quiet rituals that surround them. Across Morocco, Spain, the Philippines, and the Baltic, these itineraries pair extraordinary courses with the ease of yachting life, where unpacking happens once and every arrival feels seamless.
Tangier and the Golden Light of Morocco
A voyage from Barcelona to Lisbon aboard EVRIMA’s sister yacht, ILMA, includes a stop in Tangier and access to the historic Royal Golf Club Tangier, one of the oldest golf courses in Africa.
Set among eucalyptus, pine, and Mediterranean flora, the course carries an old-world elegance that feels deeply tied to Tangier itself, a city long associated with artists, writers, and wanderers. The experience extends far beyond the greens. After a morning round, travelers may find themselves wandering the blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen, lingering over mint tea in the kasbah, or watching the light shift across the Strait of Gibraltar.
This particular itinerary also threads together destinations where history and modernity quietly coexist. In Valencia, Gothic architecture stands beside the futuristic forms of the City of Arts and Sciences. Cartagena reveals Roman ruins alongside lively tapas bars, while Málaga balances Moorish history with contemporary galleries and the legacy of Pablo Picasso.
Voyage: Barcelona / Lisbon, Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (7 Nights and 7 Ports)
Boracay and Golf in the Tropics
Farther east, aboard LUMINARA, the journey from Hong Kong to Bali offers something entirely different: golf framed by turquoise water and tropical calm.
At Fairways & Bluewater, players tee off at Boracay’s only championship course, designed by renowned architect Graham Marsh. Palm trees sway at the edge of the fairways, ocean views appear between holes, and the pace of the island naturally softens the experience.
Yet this itinerary is equally about what happens between rounds. Guests sail through the Philippines’ island chains, snorkel vibrant reefs near the Gili Islands, explore Cebu’s impossibly blue Kawasan Falls, and encounter Komodo dragons in Indonesia before arriving in Bali.
It is golf woven into a broader sense of discovery, where the game becomes one layer of a much larger journey.
Voyage: Hong Kong / Bali, Sunday, January 3, 2027 (13 Nights and 9 Ports)
Marbella’s Golf Valley
For many golf enthusiasts, southern Spain holds near-mythic status, and Los Naranjos Golf Club remains one of its defining courses.
Situated within Marbella’s celebrated “Golf Valley,” Los Naranjos was designed to showcase the surrounding Andalusian landscape, with the Sierra Blanca Mountains rising dramatically in the background. The fairways are sculpted yet relaxed, polished without feeling overly formal.
The Málaga-to-Barcelona sailing aboard ILMA pairs these celebrated greens with some of the Mediterranean’s most atmospheric ports. Cádiz reveals centuries of maritime history beside golden beaches. Tangier reappears as a creative crossroads between Europe and North Africa. Palma de Mallorca and La Ràpita invite long seaside lunches and late afternoon strolls before returning to Barcelona.
There is an ease to this style of travel that feels increasingly rare. No constant repacking, no airport transfers, no rush. Just a continuous unfolding of place.
Voyage: Málaga / Barcelona, Saturday, April 24, 2027 (7 Nights and 8 Ports)
The Quiet Beauty of the Baltic
Perhaps the most unexpected golf experience comes in the Baltic aboard Evrima, sailing between Copenhagen and Stockholm.
At Ålands Golfklubb, golfers play the renowned Slottsbanan course, where open fairways meet coastal scenery and traces of Nordic history linger throughout the landscape. Nearby castle ruins hint at the island’s past, while long summer light stretches deep into the evening beneath the Baltic sky.
The itinerary itself feels cinematic. Stockholm’s archipelago, Tallinn’s medieval streets, Helsinki beneath the midnight sun, Riga’s Art Nouveau architecture, and Lithuania’s maritime coast all unfold over the course of a single voyage.
It is less about rushing between capitals and more about absorbing the atmosphere of northern Europe at a gentler pace.
Voyage: Copenhagen /Stockholm, Wednesday, July 28, 2027 (7 Nights and 8 Ports)
Golf, Reimagined at Sea
One of the most distinctive elements aboard The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection happens not on land, but directly from the yacht’s marina platform, where guests can practice their swing toward floating island greens anchored offshore. Biodegradable golf balls disappear harmlessly into the sea, leaving behind only the sound of the shot and the movement of the water.
That same sense of effortless refinement carries through the entire journey. Accommodations, dining, premium beverages, gratuities, Wi-Fi, entertainment, and marina activities are all seamlessly included, creating a style of travel that feels polished without formality.
The result is something far beyond a traditional golf trip. Days unfold between celebrated fairways, coastal lunches, hidden ports, conversations at sunset, and the simple pleasure of arriving somewhere beautiful by sea. For travelers who love the game but no longer wish to travel hurriedly, it is a more relaxed, immersive, and memorable way to experience both golf and the world itself.