Belfast to Douglas Ferries
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How to get from Belfast to Douglas by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Belfast to Douglas ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Belfast to Douglas is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Belfast to Douglas can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Belfast to Douglas ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.
With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Isle of Man Steam Packet. This way you can find the best deal on a Belfast Douglas ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.
Most Isle of Man Steam Packet ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.
To find the best deals on ferries from Belfast to Douglas simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.
Belfast to Douglas Ferry Information
Ferry Belfast Douglas: Fares, Timetables and Duration
To travel by ferry from Belfast to Douglas, you'll find tickets range from £25 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £337 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Belfast to Douglas route is £171. The average ferry crossing time from Belfast to Douglas is 3 hours 24 min. The slowest ferries will take 4 hours 30 min to reach Douglas, while the fastest boats will arrive in Douglas in 2 hours 45 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Belfast at 01:30. The last boat to Douglas leaves the port of Belfast at 11:15.
Why travel by ferry from Belfast to Douglas?
Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Belfast to Douglas ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Douglas. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Belfast to Douglas is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Belfast and Douglas?
If you want to travel between Belfast and Douglas by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Isle of Man Steam Packet who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.
Where do the ferries leave from in Belfast? Where do the boats arrive in Douglas?
Port of departure in Belfast
Isle of Man Steam Packet ferries depart for Douglas from the following ports in Belfast:
Port of arrival in Douglas
Isle of Man Steam Packet ships arrive in Douglas from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Belfast to Douglas, it will take you at least 2 hours 50 min to cover the 65 mi between Belfast and Douglas.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Belfast and Douglas in winter) and the ferry company (Isle of Man Steam Packet). There are currently 2 crossings a week between Belfast and Douglas.
There are 1 ferry companies operating between Belfast and Douglas: Isle of Man Steam Packet.
Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Isle of Man Steam Packet.
Before booking, compare the prices of Isle of Man Steam Packet on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.
If you want to change or cancel your Belfast Douglas ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.
During your crossing between Belfast and Douglas, you will travel 65 mi.
To go by boat from Belfast to Douglas, you can find prices ranging from £25 for the lowest, to £337 for the highest. The average price we observed was £171.
The first ferry leaves Belfast at 01:30 for Douglas.
The last ferry to Douglas usually departs from Belfast at 11:15.
What is the Belfast to Douglas ferry crossing like?
If you have never been on a ferry before, it is difficult to imagine what a day at sea between Belfast and Douglas would be like. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Belfast to disembarkation in Douglas, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of Isle of Man Steam Packet. You will also find practical information about Belfast and Douglas.
Boarding in Belfast
Before you set off on your Belfast Douglas ferry journey, here are some steps to take before boarding:
- Presentation at the port of Belfast / You should arrive in the port of Belfast well in advance. Please check this with your Isle of Man Steam Packet company. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Belfast - Douglas crossing / At the Belfast ferry terminal, look for the Isle of Man Steam Packet counters and present your passport and booking number. If you are travelling by car, please stand in the reserved lanes. Check-in will take place directly from your vehicle.
- Boarding the ferry to Douglas / Watch out for voice messages in the Belfast ferry terminal inviting you to board. By car, follow the instructions of Isle of Man Steam Packet staff to board and park your vehicle on board.
On board the Belfast to Douglas ferry
On board the Isle of Man Steam Packet ship, you can choose your activities according to your preferences! Some will want to relax in one of the reclining lounges, others will want to make the most of all the services offered on board or simply enjoy the view of the sea from the ship's deck.
Ferry arrival in Douglas
Here is some information for the disembarkation in Douglas:
- Douglas Harbour is in sight / You will not be able to return to your vehicle until the ferry has come to rest and tied up to the quay in Douglas Harbour. There is no need to rush. If you want to wait, we recommend that you watch the entry into Douglas Harbour from the outer decks.
- If you are in a cabin. / If you have travelled from Belfast to Douglas in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Douglas.
- Leave the ship and Douglas is yours / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. In Douglas you are likely to pass a customs check. At last, your holiday in Douglas has begun!
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