A LUXURY cruise liner, which will accommodate hundreds of overseas visitors of the Ryder Cup, will arrive at Newport Docks at noon today.
Guests who have travelled from America and Europe will board the five-star Le Diamant and will stay the city's first "floating hotel" until Monday.
Holidaymakers will pay anything between £3,132, for a standard cabin to £6,857, for the privilege of a deluxe owner’s suite.
For this golf fans will receive five night’s accommodation, meals, use of all the ship's facilities and general admission to the Ryder Cup from Friday to Sunday, as well as the Thursday practice round and opening ceremony.
Shuttle buses will take guests of Newport’s first floating hotel to one of the park and ride sites where they will be transported to the Celtic Manor Resort where the tournament is being held.
The 410ft long 52ft wide ship, built in 1986, ship can accommodate 226 people, who can enjoy its onboard casino, two restaurants, a hair salon, boutique, library, fitness centre and show lounges.
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