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Book your freight vehicle on a ferry to the Isle of Man with Isle of Man Steam Packet Company

You can use AferryFreight to book Isle of Man Steam Packet Company freight ferries to Heysham, Liverpool, Douglas, Belfast and Dublin. You can also check freight facts, sailing information and ferry times for Isle of Man Steam Packet Company below.

Isle of Man Steam Packet Freight - Key Facts

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.

View Isle of Man Steam Packet Freight Ferry Timetables

Isle of Man Steam Packet Freight Sailing Information & Ferry Times

Timetables

Number of Crossings

Duration

Company

Belfast - Isle of Man

up to 3 per week

2hrs 45mins

Liverpool - Isle of Man

up to 2 per week

4hrs 15mins

Dublin - Isle of Man

up to 2 per week

from 2hrs 55mins

Heysham - Isle of Man

up to 2 per day

3hrs 30mins

Isle of Man - Belfast

up to 3 per week

2hrs 45mins

Isle of Man - Liverpool

up to 2 per week

4hrs 15mins

Isle of Man - Dublin

up to 3 per week

from 19hrs 15mins

Isle of Man - Heysham

up to 2 per day

3hrs 30mins

Isle of Man - Liverpool

up to 2 per day

2hrs 45mins

Liverpool - Isle of Man

up to 2 per day

2hrs 45mins

About Isle of Man Steam Packet Company

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company began operations in 1830, making them the oldest continually operating passenger shipping company in the world. Today the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company offer services on the conventional ferry, Ben-My-Chree and the fast ferry, Manannan.

Ben-my-Chree operates throughout the year offering sailings between Heysham & Douglas on the Isle of Man, and a weekend service through the winter months between Liverpool & Douglas.

The fast craft, Manannan, offers a summer seasonal service between Liverpool & Douglas as well as sailings between Douglas & Dublin and Belfast. 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 Ben-my-Chree.

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.

On board Isle of Man Steam Packet Company

Whether travelling on the conventional vessel or fast ferry you can take advantage of the first class on board facilities. Drivers are provided with meal vouchers which can be used in the cafes and bars.

Manannan offers spacious accommodation with a variety of seating areas whilst Ben-My-Chree offers a berth in a 4 berth cabin with TV and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities (subject to availability). Upgrades to private cabins are available, please contact us for details.

Booking Isle of Man Steam Packet freight ferries with AFerryFreight is easy! Either book online or call our friendly, multi lingual team today on 0844 576 0060