Steam Packet cancels weekend sailings as Storm Boelo nears

Manannan's Liverpool crossings and most of the Ben-my-Chree's Heysham sailings on Saturday and Sunday are among those called off.

Douglas · DoolishFri 23 Oct, 17:14Updated Fri 23 Oct, 18:121 min read

By Manx Wire Newsroom

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The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has cancelled a number of sailings on Saturday and Sunday because of the adverse weather forecast as Storm Boelo approaches, Manx Radio reported on Friday.

According to the broadcaster, the Steam Packet has called off Manannan’s Liverpool sailings. It has also cancelled the majority of the Ben-my-Chree’s Heysham crossings.

The cancelled sailings include:

Saturday 10:00 Douglas to Liverpool (Manannan)
Saturday 19:15 Liverpool to Douglas (Manannan)
Saturday 19:30 Douglas to Heysham (Ben-my-Chree)
Sunday 01:45 Heysham to Douglas (Ben-my-Chree)
Sunday 08:00 Douglas to Heysham (Ben-my-Chree)
Sunday 13:45 Heysham to Douglas (Ben-my-Chree)
Sunday 15:00 Douglas to Liverpool (Manannan)
Sunday 19:15 Liverpool to Douglas (Manannan)

The operator has not said when normal timetables will resume.

Anyone booked to travel this weekend should check the latest sailing information with the Steam Packet before setting off for the port.

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