Getting to Isle of Man by boat

To reach Isle of Man by boat, you can depart from 2 countries: United Kingdom and Ireland. The ferries of the 1 companies (Isle of Man Steam Packet) that provide crossings to Isle of Man call at 6 ports: Belfast, Douglas, Liverpool, Dublin, Larne and Heysham.

With a network of 5 ferry lines, it is easy to reach Isle of Man and find the perfect crossing. The ferry companies Isle of Man Steam Packet offer up to 3 crossings a day. Find all prices and best deals for Isle of Man on our Vivanoda search engine.

The fastest crossing takes 2 hrs. 50 min (Belfast - Douglas) with a distance of 65 mi and the longest 4 hrs. 20 min (Liverpool - Douglas) with a distance of 81 mi.

Ferries to Isle of Man in figures

Countries
United Kingdom
Ireland
Number of crossings
3 crossings a day
Number of ports
6
Number of ferry connections
5
Number of ferry companies
1
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Important ferries to Isle of Man

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Most popular ferry routes to Isle of Man

To travel to Isle of Man by ferry, the ferry companies Isle of Man Steam Packet offer daily crossings from Heysham, Larne, Dublin, Liverpool, Douglas or Belfast.

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Ferry Isle of Man: Travel Guide

Isle of Man: When to visit?

The best time to travel in the UK is generally summer, from June to August. During this period, average temperatures fluctuate between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius, offering pleasant conditions for exploring the many sights and enjoying the country's magnificent landscapes. Days are also longer, which means more time to discover bustling cities such as London, Edinburgh or Belfast, as well as to explore magnificent national parks, coastlines and castles.

However, even in summer, it's important to be prepared for sudden showers and unexpected temperature changes. It's advisable to bring waterproof clothing to cope with any unforeseen weather conditions.

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Main ports of call for a ferry crossing to Isle of Man

Other ferry destinations from Isle of Man

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