Isle of Man Steam Packet Freight

Book freight ferry services to the Isle of Man from Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and England

With AferryFreight you can book Isle of Man Steam Packet Company freight ferries from Dublin, Belfast, Liverpool and Heysham to Douglas on the Isle of Man.

The Isle of Man Steam Packet offer both a conventional and fast ferry service, freight is restricted on the fast ferry, the maximum vehicle length being 6.5m (vehicle and trailer 10m). Larger vehicles can, of course, travel on the conventional ferry. Special rates are available for small vans (defined as not exceeding 2.3m high or 6.5m long or with a gross weight not exceeding 2,900 kilos). These are bookable online or you can call us for further details.

Booking information & sailing times for Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, can be found below

Overview

Check-in Information

Check-in is at least 45 minutes prior to departure for Foot Passengers, and 60 minutes prior to departure for all other passengers.

Routes:

Shortest Crossing:

Douglas - Heysham
2 hr 15 min

Special Offers

Isle of Man Steam Packet Routes

Belfast to Douglas / Douglas to Belfast
infrequent crossings
2 hr 45 min
Douglas to Dublin / Dublin to Douglas
infrequent crossings
2 hr 45 min
Douglas to Heysham / Heysham to Douglas
1 crossings daily
2 hr 15 min
Douglas to Liverpool / Liverpool to Douglas
1 crossings daily
2 hr 45 min

Vans - Do I need to travel as freight?

On Isle of Man Steam Pcket Co, all private use vans exceeding 6.5m in length or 2.5m high must be booked as freight. If commercial goods are being carried or you are travelling for commercial purposes you must book as freight, regardless of the length. If your van is under 6.5m and under 2.5m high and you are not travelling for commercial purposes, please visit our passenger website's Isle of Man Steam Packet Ferries page.

Drivers included in price

Price includes 1 driver

Cabin included

A Berth in a shared cabin offered on evening and overnight sailings, subject to availability

Meals included

Meals vouchers provided

Hazardous cargo

Hazardous cargo can be carried, please contact us for more information, quoting the UN number, Class and Packaging Group.

Unaccompanied freight

Accepted

Fuel surcharges

Yes - click here to view current fuel surcharge.

Extra surcharges

For Hazardous and Abnormal Loads

Other

Standard vehicle dimensions - Length 16.5m, Width 2.5m,Weight 38 tonnes, vehicles in excess of this must be referred as abnormal loads.

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