Panache Cruises secures Oceania Marina for golf fans attending Ryder Cup
Panache Cruises has partnered with Ryder Cup Travel Services to secure the 615-suite luxury ship Oceania Marina as a floating hotel for more than 1,200 spectators attending the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Ireland. The vessel will be berthed at Shannon Foynes Port for Ryder Cup week, offering all-inclusive onboard accommodation bundled with official event tickets. The deployment will follow a comprehensive refurbishment of Oceania Marina, positioning the ship as a premium stay option amid tight local hotel capacity for the tournament.
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