ANNABEL KARMEL GETS ONBOARD WITH STENA LINE…Celebrated nutritional expert Annabel Karmel and Stena Line chef Chris Evans pictured at the launch of the new menu by Annabel Karmel onboard Stena Line’s five Irish Sea routes. Annabel has sold over 4 million books worldwide and has become the expert in getting children, no matter how fussy, to follow a healthier diet and the new menu will allow customers to provide children with healthy and tasty food choices when travelling.
Side by side at the Remontowa shipyard in Poland, Stena Line’s identical ferries Superfast VII and Superfast VIII are almost ready to make their debut on the company’s Irish Sea route from its new Loch Ryan Port in Scotland to Belfast. Superfast VII left Poland this afternoon (Wednesday Nov 9) and is now making its way to Scotland where it will undergo a series of sea trials before going into service on Monday November 21. Superfast VIII is due to join her sister on the route soon after. The two vessels will be the biggest ships ever to sail between Scotland and Northern Ireland carrying up to 1 200 passengers, 660 cars or 110 freight units and will make the crossing in 2hours 15 minutes. The new ships will offer unprecedented levels of comfort on the Irish Sea with state-of-the-art facilities and even an onboard jacuzzi and sauna.
‘Viking’ Chris is celebrating all things Swedish by encouraging everyone to get their ‘Swede-On’ and find out more about the beautiful Scandinavian country with a range of themed events, promotions and competitions onboard Stena Line ships.Holidaymakers can win a £2,000 IKEA home makeover, courtesy of Stena Line, by simply booking their journey by June 30* and whilst onboard, passengers can choose from a range of Swedish-themed fun things to do including catching a showing of the much loved film Mamma Mia in the free cinema which features pop group, ABBA. Customers can also indulge in some delicious Swedish-inspired food such as an open Prawn sandwich for only £6.95 or traditional Swedish ‘Fika’ which is coffee and cake, for only £2.90. For more information go to http://www.stenaline.co.uk/get-your-swede-on or call Stena Line direct on 08447 70 70 70.*For travel until the end of the year.MEDIA ENQUIRIES: For further information, please contact Bronagh Cobain of Duffy Rafferty Communications on 028 9073 0880
Relive the greatest scenes of Game of Thrones and delve deep into the making of the series, only at the Official Game of Thrones Studio Tour, now open in Banbridge, Northern Ireland. Whether a movie buff or a curious explorer, step behind the scenes and discover the fascinating world of props, costumes and special effects used to create the most epic scenes on Game of Thrones. Located at the acclaimed series’ original filming location at Linen Mill Studios, the Official Game of Thrones Studio Tour will transport fans into the very heart of Westeros to see breathtaking imagery, captivating sets, original props and costumes and more behind-the-scenes elements from the hit HBO series. Have you planned your visit? Bill Heaney
