Strong winds put sailings later this week at risk

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 17:07

Eight services could be cancelled or disrupted

Strong winds have put sailings later this week at risk of cancellation or disruption.

The end of the week could see gale force winds of 60mph.

The Steam Packet has confirmed eight journeys, between Friday and Saturday, could be affected due to forecast adverse weather.

These include:

6.45am sailing from Douglas to Larne (Manannan) and return journey at 10.45am
8am sailing from Douglas to Heysham (Ben my Chree) and return journey at 1.45pm
3pm sailing from Douglas to Liverpool (Manannan) and return journey at 7.15pm
7.30pm sailing from Douglas to Heysham (Ben my Chree) and return journey at 2am (24 October)

A final decision on Friday morning's Manannan sailings will be made at 5pm on Thursday.

An announcement on the Ben-My-Chree services will be made at 6am on Friday.

The afternoon's Manannan crossings will be decided at 1pm.

A decision on the overnight sailing will be made at 5pm on Friday.

Any passengers affected can amend their bookings online or contact the reservations team on 01624 661 661 or 08722 992 992.

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