Douglas Sea Terminal
Ferry port for Douglas, Isle of Man
The Isle of Man’s only passenger ferry terminal, on Douglas harbour at the south end of the promenade. Isle of Man Steam Packet sails to Heysham and Liverpool, to Larne (since April 2026) and, in season, to Dublin.
Ferries from Douglas Sea Terminal
4 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| DublinSeasonal | About 2h 55m | Isle of Man Steam Packet | Cars & foot |
| Heysham | 3h 30m – 3h 45m | Isle of Man Steam Packet | Cars & foot |
| Larne | 3h – 4h 45m | Isle of Man Steam Packet | Cars & foot |
| LiverpoolSeasonal | 2h 45m – 4h 15m | Isle of Man Steam Packet | Cars & foot |
Sailing patterns from Douglas Sea Terminal
- Liverpool → Douglas
Daily sailings from April to October, weekends in winter
Source: Isle of Man Steam Packet route page, checked 2026-09-28
- Larne → Douglas
Three return sailings a week (Mon, Wed, Fri) in September 2026
Year-round route introduced April 2026
Source: Isle of Man Steam Packet Ireland timetable Aug–Sept 2026 (departures from Larne), checked 2026-09-28
- Dublin → Douglas
Periodic seasonal fast-craft sailings on Manannan, April to August
All sailings from 23 July to 1 October 2026 are cancelled because of berth disruption linked to Holyhead Port
Source: Isle of Man Steam Packet route page, checked 2026-09-28
Ferry Operators at Douglas Sea Terminal
Passenger terminal: Sea Terminal, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2RF
Ground Transport & Railway Links
Douglas Bus Station on Lord Street is about 400 m walk from the Sea Terminal; a taxi rank is at the front entrance
Check-in generally opens about 90 minutes before sailing; vehicles must arrive 45 minutes and foot passengers 25 minutes before departure
Sources: steam-packet.com · steam-packet.com · Verified 2026-09-29 · How we verify
Nearby Ferry Ports
Ferry Routes from Douglas Sea Terminal
Heysham → Douglas (Isle of Man)
Crossing: 3h 30m – 3h 45m · Isle of Man Steam Packet
Liverpool → Douglas
Crossing: 2h 45m – 4h 15m · Isle of Man Steam Packet
Larne → Douglas
Crossing: 3h – 4h 45m · Isle of Man Steam Packet
Dublin → Douglas
Crossing: About 2h 55m · Isle of Man Steam Packet
Port Logistics & Accommodation
Essential bookings for your crossing through Douglas Sea Terminal.