Douglas, Isle of Man
As the Isle of Man’s main port, Douglas offers year-round services with modern facilities, ensuring a smooth start or finish to your journey on the island.
Ports
Explore the network of ports served by IOMSPC that connect the UK and Ireland to the Isle of Man. Each port offers unique travel experiences, with seamless services and easy access to one of the most captivating destinations in the British Isles. Please note, the information given here is accurate to the best of our knowledge, IOMSPC is not responsible for any of the ports it serves.
Belfast
Belfast Port provides quick and easy access between the Isle of Man and Northern Ireland, with convenient facilities and seasonal crossings for smooth travel.
Dublin
Offering efficient crossings and easy access to Ireland’s capital, Dublin Port is the perfect link for your journey to or from the Isle of Man.
Heysham
Offering year-round sailings and modern amenities, this port ensures that your trip starts and ends on a high note.
Liverpool
With modern facilities and frequent crossings, Liverpool is a top choice for travellers heading to or from the island.
Customer services
Visit our customer support centre for help and support and to get answers to all your questions.
Customer services
Useful information for travellers
Different journeys may combine multiple forms of transport. Unfortunately we can't offer a comprehensive list of services that connect to our ports or times for those services. Please see individual port pages on this website for further information. Below is an inexhaustive list of websites that may be useful for planning your journeys in addition to the Isle of Man Steam Packet website: National Railway enquiries: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ Possible to book through from any national rail station to the Isle of Man including ferry ticket. Please search for Douglas Isle of Man as the destination station. Transport For Wales: https://tickets.trc.cymru/ Possible to book sail and rail tickets in either direction.
If you feel you require assistance, please advise us prior to travel of your requirements, either online (page 3 of the booking process entitled "passenger details" under the section "assistance") or via our Reservations Team on +44 (0) 1624 661661.
If travelling with hand luggage you can proceed straight to security with your QR code / booking reference.
Bicycle passengers check in at the vehicle check in with your QR code / booking reference. Please note, you must dismount your bicycle when embarking and disembarking the vessels.
For customer service issues please speak to our staff on site in the first place, or report problems via our contact details. Please note: The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company does not own the ports it serves. If there is an issue that needs to be brough to the attention of the port owners we will be happy to pass this on. If you'd prefer to report information yourself, n each case you'll need to contact the relevant port authorities to report issues.