According to the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (IOMSPC), 2023 passenger statistics show the highest number of passengers and vehicles carried since 2007.
In 2023, the Company transported 623,037 passengers and 196,430 vehicles.
In comparison, in 2007 the Company transported 632,942 passengers and 197,745 vehicles.
The numbers show growth over 2022’s figures which saw the Company’s vessels carrying a total of 595,390 passengers and 192,928 vehicles.
Steam Packet Company
The statistics show continued growth in passenger figures post-Covid-19 Pandemic and reflect a positive trend for the Company to build on going forward.
Brian Thomson, Managing Director, commented: “We are delighted to share the Company’s 2023 statistics.
“The high volume of passengers and vehicles carried is a testament to the ongoing commitment to improving services across the Company. In 2023, we refurbished Manannan and brought Manxman into service.
“Looking ahead to 2024 we have further improvements currently underway on Manannan including improved children’s play area, a larger retail space and other facilities to improve the passenger experience.
Brian Thomson, Managing Director
“We’re also looking forward to bringing the Isle of Man Government’s new Liverpool terminal online. As a Company we’re not resting on our laurels, we’re determined to grow passenger numbers even further.”
Sailings update
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (IOMSPC) has made changes to Wednesday (January 31) morning sailing due to the weather forecast.
The morning sailing scheduled to depart Douglas at 8:45am has been changed to 7:30am with passengers being asked to check in no later than 6:45am.
This sailing is still subject to possible disruption/cancellation. The Master of the ship will make a final decision at 6am on Wednesday morning.
Afternoon sailing
The 2:15pm scheduled return sailing from Heysham to Douglas, is also subject to possible cancellation or disruption.
The Master of the ship will make a decision by 6am on Wednesday morning
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