For a fast free quote for ferry travel and to compare prices for your route from every ferry operator enter your details above.

powered by AFerry.to

To book your Ferry By route and for all Non UK Departures and Foot Passengers CLICK HERE

Ferry routes from Douglas

Douglas Port offers several ferry routes, all operated by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. These include almost daily services to Belfast, Dublin, Heysham, Liverpool and Fleetwood.

Douglas to Belfast ferries

Both conventional and Fastcraft ferries operate on the route, the latter available during the summer months. There are usually a minimum of three services a week. Fastcraft ferries complete the journey in 2 hours, 45 minutes, while conventional vessels take over 4 hours. Belfast is Ireland's largest ferry port, handling over two million passengers annually. Facilities at the port aren't extensive; however, refreshments are available in the Departures lounge of the passenger terminal.

Douglas to Dublin ferries

Three times a week, slow ferries operate on the route year-round, while Fastcraft services are available during the summer months. Regular ferries complete the journey in 4 hours, 30 minutes, while Fastcraft make the crossing in 2 hours, 45 minutes. Dublin Port serves well over one million passengers per year, and ranks as the busiest passenger ferry port in Ireland. Facilities at the port include a coffee shop, a convenience store and baby-changing rooms.

Douglas to Heysham ferries

Ferries on this route run twice a day in each direction, complemented by Fastcraft services during the summer months. Crossings to Heysham take 2 hours onboard the Fastcraft ferries, and 3 hours, 30 minutes on conventional vessels. The Port of Heysham is a major 24-hour passenger and freight ferry port, situated at the southern end of Morecambe Bay. Facilities at the passenger terminal include a TV/video lounge, a children's play area, baby-changing rooms, disabled toilets and vending machines and a Little Chef Express, offering fast-food.

Douglas to Liverpool ferries

At least three daily ferry services run to Liverpool, with departures in the morning, the late afternoon and in the evening. Crossings take 2 hours, 30 minutes on Fastcraft services, and 4 hours on normal ferries. There are as many as five daily crossings in peak season. The vast Port of Liverpool is one of the UK's principal ports and it covers both banks of the River Mersey, both in Liverpool and in Birkenhead.

Douglas to Fleetwood ferries

Ferry services between Douglas and Fleetwood run on a limited number of crossings per week, with a sailing time of 4 hours. Situated on the Lancashire coast, Fleetwood is well-established as one of the UK's major ports for traffic with Northern Ireland. It is an ideal base for cruises to Morecambe Bay and trip on the Irish Sea. Facilities at the port terminal are limited, with just a small coffee shop and a convenience store available. More extensive facilities are available however in the nearby town.