British Open by Sea Golfers and sightseers alike will find their search for the exceptional entirely satisfied aboard the Royal Scotsman in 2005. The exclusively chartered 122-passenger Clipper Adventurer for an extraordinary golf vacation, culminating with attendance at the final two rounds of the 134th British Open Championship to be staged at the Old Course, St.Andrews .The voyage around Scotland in a category 3 stateroom will take you and a guest to a selection of world class 'Royal' golf courses including Royal Troon, Royal Dornoch and Royal Aberdeen plus the remote and outstanding Machrihanish.For those who choose not to play golf, an extensive sightseeing itinerary is offered including the island of Arran, the Kintyre Peninsula, Loch Ness, Dornoch, Aberdeen and Crathes Castle. Each evening you will relax onboard ready for a new day. The magic begins with two nights at the Westin Turnberry Resort including golf on the Ailsa Course and 2004 British Open venue Royal Troon plus nongolfer visits to Culzean castle and the Burns National Heritage Park. Then on Thursday afternoon, The Royal Scotsman departs Ayr for the Highlands. The links ahead include the incomparable Royal Dornoch and the highly rated Nairn.Sights to see are plentiful from the royal burgh of Dornoch to castles, cathedrals, gardens and Loch Ness. Turning southeast, St.Andrews is next where you will attend the final round of the 134th Open Championship. The day includes full hospitality after which you will return to your sanctuary on rails for a farewell reception, dinner, and a final night's rest.