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Pinnacle Moment as Cliff Diver Performs Majestic Maneouvre from Historic Norwegian Tall Ship


Oslo, with its long and rich history as a harbour city,


is homeport to the three-masted vessel SS Christian Radich, and along with the Opera House as the first landmark building in the renewal of the city’s water line they perfectly combine the country’s history and its contemporary concept. However, what shone most less than two months


Cliff Diver performs maneouvre on Christian Radich


FIVE-TIME Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series champion, Rhiannan Iffland from Australia adds yet another pinnacle moment to her outstanding career, as the diver performs a majestic maneouvre from the historic Norwegian tall ship Christian Radich in front of the Oslo Opera House. In the lead up to two consecutive World Series


stops in Scandinavia in July and August, the sport’s most decorated female athlete got a taste of the north following the season’s first two stops in Boston and Paris.


30-year-old Rhiannan Iffland is a world-renowned


high diver famous for achievements like the perfect season in the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series back in 2019 as well as in 2021, winning all competitions in both years, and the first person ever to perform a high dive from a moving hot air balloon. In order to kick off the countdown for this year’s


debut World Series stop in the Norwegian capital city on August 13, after another competition in Scandinavian waters in Copenhagen, Denmark, mid July, the Australian athlete showcased her diving skills from the full-rigged historic ship. “Let’s be real, I was a little bit nervous and super excited


at the same time. Sailing over here I was just thinking this is a magnificent experience and just a beautiful place to dive, and that’s ultimately why I love this sport!”, said Iffland in a first statement, “those opportunities, and the opportunity to push my boundaries as a diver, and as a human being. So, super cool!”


away from the arrival of Red Bull Cliff Diving to the Norwegian capital wasn’t the marble-dressed artwork of a building or the spectacular beauty of the 85-year- old ship in the shimmering fjord, but the Australian launching from the very edge of the ship’s old beam 18.5m high above the water. On August 13, the sport’s female headliner will


perform her aesthetic art as part of the cliff diving elite – twelve women and twelve men – from the spectacular platforms mounted up to 27m high on the roof of the Opera House.


£1 Return Flights from Belfast to the World’s Largest Ship!


ROYAL Caribbean are offering £1 return flights from Belfast City Airport to Barcelona for customers jumping onboard Wonder of the Seas this summer. From the beginning of July, Royal Caribbean,


in conclusion with British Airways, will be offering direct flights for Royal customers from George Best Belfast City Airport heading onboard the worlds largest ship, Wonder of the Seas, in Barcelona. Originally £315pp, customers will be able to avail


of £1 return flights for the month of July, with the first flight leaving Belfast on 3rd July 2022. Passengers onboard the British Airways flights


can avail of promotional parking at the airport’s long stay carpark; Royal customers will receive a full week’s parking for £20. Each passenger can also bring 10kg hand luggage


(within the recommended dimensions) onboard and one 20kg hold luggage bag. Flights will be available from 3rd July to 18th September, with the £1 offer running throughout July only.


Voting for Northern Ireland’s Visitor Attraction of the Year 2022 is now open and will give you a chance to make your nomination


2022 has seen the flow of travel and tourism return to the shores of Northern Ireland after a difficult 2 years, with our visitor attractions opening once again to the local and visiting public, showcasing the best this island has to offer.


With a thirst to bring back pre-pandemic visitor numbers, these attractions have worked hard over the past year to do just that.


This year’s award will give our local and travelling tourists a chance to highlight the wonderful attractions on our doorstep.


In helping you make your decision we have put together a helpful list of areas you may want to consider when making your nomination:


• Staff helpfulness • Staff efficiency


• Environment/parking/signposting • Exhibitions


• Audio Visual • Tour Guides


• Disability Access


• Catering Facilities • Toilets


• Value for money


By submitting your nomination for Northern ireland Visitor attraction of the Year 2022, you will be entered into the prize draw to win a luxurious midweek Stay for two people at Dunadry Hotel And Gardens.


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July/August 2022 Travel News


Silverseas’ Silver Wind Makes Spectacular Sailing in London


SILVERSEA Cruises celebrated the return to service of its entire 10-ship fleet by welcoming Silver Wind to London as part of the ship’s 10-day expedition cruise from London to Reykjavik. Silversea has led the global restart of ultra-luxury


cruising, successfully welcoming guests around the world. As well as hosting the only ultra-luxury world cruise in 2022, converting Silver Wind into an ice- class vessel, and launching new culinary and wellness programmes since pausing operations in March 2020, the industry’s leading cruise line has continued on its trajectory of growth, taking delivery of three new ships. Peter Shanks, Managing Director, UK & Ireland, Silversea Cruises, said “I am incredibly proud to see all of our ships now welcoming guests around the world and in particular to see Silver Wind here in London in all her splendour. After what has been a challenging period for the global travel industry we are delighted to be leading the global return of ultra-luxury cruising. We have come back stronger than before with a more


Silver Wind in London


all-inclusive door-to-door service, three news ships, and various product enhancements.” After departing from Athens on May 28, the


274-guest Silver Wind undertook a collection of voyages to Northern Europe and the British Isles, before reaching Reykjavík to begin a summer of Arctic explorations that will include a crossing of the famed Northwest Passage in August. In October, Silver Wind will trace a path along the Pacific Coast of the United States, Central America, and South America, leading to the frozen wonderland of Antarctica for her inaugural season in the White Continent.


MSC Cruises Relaunches Popular Gala Night


SHORTLY after news of the entire fleet returning to sea, MSC Cruises has today announced the relaunch of its popular Gala Night, giving guests the perfect excuse to don their favourite elegant outfit and join officers and crew for stylish events and exciting activities taking place throughout the ship. From special dining experiences and unique performances to photo opportunities and parties, guests of all ages will find joy in the return of the most extravagant night of the cruise. Steve Leatham, Global Head of Entertainment,


MSC Cruises, said, “Gala Night has always been one of the most anticipated events of the MSC Cruise


P&O Cruises has removed its pre-departure testing mandate on five Iona sailings to the Norwegian Fjords in June and July. All guests 12 years and over are still required to be


fully vaccinated and those 16 years and over also need to have had a booster, however guests will no longer need to purchase or take an antigen test if they are travelling on one of the following five sailing: G220 25 June


experience, and we are excited to bring it back, along with our full entertainment programme. With a variety of celebratory events taking place throughout the evening, Gala Night is the ideal setting for guests from all around the world to come together, feel special and celebrate – something that we have all dearly missed over the last two of years.” A highly anticipated evening for all guests, the


relaunch of Gala Night will feature a programme of celebratory events including elevated dining experiences, special spa offerings and photo opportunities that surprise and delight.


P&O Cruises Scraps Pre-Departure Testing on Five Iona Sailings


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All five sailings depart Southampton for Norway. A spokesperson for the line said: “For the moment,


the removal of testing requirement will only be on these five cruises but should this be extended then we will advise guests as necessary.”


Dunadry Hotel And Gardens, an experience like no other. Experience true tranquillity on the banks of the Six Mile River, as you explore the four-star luxurious Dunadry Hotel and Gardens. Once an ancient fort, you will discover the history that flows through this iconic venue, rich with stories and traditional features now complimented by its modern and contemporary décor.


The hotel’s long-established reputation for serving distinctive food of creative and seasonal menus is unrivalled in the area and has gained accreditation from Taste of Ulster and from Ireland’s leading independent hospitality guide Georgina Campbell Guides. Be mesmerised as you stroll through the picturesque internal gardens, home to the Tree of Peace and Unity before exploring the peaceful river walk and the secret garden, the perfect backdrop for your staycation. The prize is valid Sunday-Thursday and is subject to availability.


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