Leading hair and beauty salon brand Utopia has announced a partnership with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company as part of the its 20th anniversary celebrations.

Utopia, founded by Marco Leonetti in 1996, has agreed a multi-year sponsorship of the premium lounges and the Executive Club on board Ben-my-Chree and Manannan.

The deal means Utopia’s name will be seen throughout the exclusive lounges on both Steam Packet Company vessels, confirming the brand’s place as one of the Isle of Man’s leading businesses.

Utopia was established as one salon located in the Castlemona Colonnade, Douglas. Over the years the flagship salon has gradually expanded, and it is now by far the largest on the Island. In response to growing popularity, a second salon was added in Walpole Avenue, just over two years ago. The salons have continued to evolve, and both now incorporate Purite beauty rooms run by Marco’s daughter Daniella.

As part of Utopia’s 20th anniversary celebrations a third salon will open later this month at Port Jack, Onchan. Purite on the Bay will offer clients spectacular sea views, with four treatment rooms, showers, manicure area and holistic treatments, plus the Utopia hair and scalp clinic.

Marco said: ‘I am really excited about our sponsorship with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. With it being a big year for Utopia celebrating 20 years, as well as the opening of the new Purite Day Spa incorporating Utopia scalp and hair salon, I think it’s a brilliant way to promote the Utopia and Purite experience, especially with the Steam Packet Company being regularly used by our clients.’

The Premium lounges on Ben-my-Chree and Manannan offer allocated table seating, table service from a crew member, and complimentary newspapers and magazines, making journeys even more comfortable. An upgrade to the Premium lounges costs ?17.50 per person each way.

The Executive Club gives members exclusive access to the Members’ Lounge during sailings, priority loading and unloading, complimentary tea, coffee and alcoholic beverages, newspapers and magazines.

Steam Packet Company Chief Executive Mark Woodward said: ‘We are really pleased to welcome Utopia as our lounge sponsors, Utopia is a fantastic brand on the Island and we congratulate Marco and his team on their 20th anniversary. Having Utopia on board complements our premium services perfectly and we hope that our association will continue for many years to come.’

Photo - left to right - Wayne Lisy, Shore Operations Manager, Daniella Leonetti, Marco Leonetti and Lisa Broadbent, Passenger Standards Executive.