| Re: Gales to cause Friday Isle of Man ferry passenger disruption - December 2025 Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 13:54, 11th December 2025 |     |
An update, from the BBC:
Isle of Man ferries resume after overnight disruption
Ferry sailings between the Isle of Man and Lancashire have resumed after overnight after they were cancelled by strong winds over the Irish Sea.
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company cancelled the Manxman's Wednesday evening journey Heysham and its Douglas-bound return due to the choppy conditions.
The morning's crossing to the Lancashire port departed shortly before 08:00 GMT as scheduled.
Forecasters have warned of possible further disruption to travel to and from the island at the weekend, with gales expected to return on both Saturday and Sunday.
The lasted disruption followed the scrapping of all sailings on Tuesday as Storm Bram hit the island bringing storm force winds.
Ferry sailings between the Isle of Man and Lancashire have resumed after overnight after they were cancelled by strong winds over the Irish Sea.
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company cancelled the Manxman's Wednesday evening journey Heysham and its Douglas-bound return due to the choppy conditions.
The morning's crossing to the Lancashire port departed shortly before 08:00 GMT as scheduled.
Forecasters have warned of possible further disruption to travel to and from the island at the weekend, with gales expected to return on both Saturday and Sunday.
The lasted disruption followed the scrapping of all sailings on Tuesday as Storm Bram hit the island bringing storm force winds.
| Gales to cause Friday Isle of Man ferry passenger disruption - December 2025 Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 17:18, 4th December 2025 | |
From the BBC:
Two of Friday's planned sailing by flagship vessel the Manxman have been cancelled
Gales over the Irish Sea have led to disruption for ferry passengers due to travel between the Isle of Man and Lancashire on Friday.
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company said, due to the expected adverse conditions, the Manxman's 14:30 GMT crossing from Heysham to Douglas had been cancelled.
The flagship vessel's evening return to the Lancashire port, scheduled to at depart 20:30, had also been called, the firm said.
Ronaldsway Met Office said gusts of up to 50mph (80km/h) were expected to hit the island on Friday afternoon.
The Steam Packet said passengers booked to travel on the affected sailings could amend their tickets online or by contacting the reservations desk.
Saturday's scheduled crossings, including the 03:00 sailing from Heysham to Douglas, are expected to depart as scheduled.
