Several Steam Packet sailings on Friday and Saturday are at risk of disruption or cancellation due to forecast adverse weather conditions.
The Steam Packet has issued warnings for a number of crossings operated by both the Manannan and Ben-my-Chree, with passengers advised that final decisions on whether sailings will proceed will be made closer to departure times.
At-risk sailings on Friday include the Manannan’s Douglas to Larne crossing departing at 6:45am and the return sailing from Larne at 10:45am. A final decision on both services is expected by 5:00pm on Thursday.
The Ben-my-Chree’s 8:00am departure from Douglas to Heysham and the 1:45pm return sailing from Heysham are also subject to possible disruption or cancellation, with a decision due by 6:00am on Friday.
Liverpool services operated by the Manannan are also affected. The 3:00pm departure from Douglas and the 7:15pm return crossing from are also subject to possible disruption or cancellation, with a final decision expected by 1:00pm on Friday.
Meanwhile, the Ben-my-Chree’s 7:30pm departure from Douglas to Heysham and the vessel’s 2:00am sailing from Heysham on Saturday have both been placed at risk, with an update expected by 5:00pm on Friday.
The company is urging customers travelling over the weekend to monitor the latest sailing updates as weather conditions develop.
