Douglas to Belfast Ferries
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How to get from Douglas to Belfast by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Douglas to Belfast ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Douglas to Belfast is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Douglas to Belfast can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Douglas to Belfast 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 Douglas Belfast 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 Douglas to Belfast simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.
Douglas to Belfast Ferry Information
Ferry Douglas Belfast: Fares, Timetables and Duration
To travel by ferry from Douglas to Belfast, 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 Douglas to Belfast route is £171. The average ferry crossing time from Douglas to Belfast is 3 hours 31 min. The slowest ferries will take 4 hours 29 min to reach Belfast, while the fastest boats will arrive in Belfast in 2 hours 45 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Douglas at 07:00. The last boat to Belfast leaves the port of Douglas at 19:30.
Why travel by ferry from Douglas to Belfast?
Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Douglas to Belfast ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Belfast. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Douglas to Belfast is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Douglas and Belfast?
If you want to travel between Douglas and Belfast 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 Douglas? Where do the boats arrive in Belfast?
Port of departure in Douglas
Isle of Man Steam Packet ferries depart for Belfast from the following ports in Douglas:
Port of arrival in Belfast
Isle of Man Steam Packet ships arrive in Belfast from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Douglas to Belfast, it will take you at least 2 hours 50 min to cover the 65 mi between Douglas and Belfast.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Douglas and Belfast in winter) and the ferry company (Isle of Man Steam Packet). There are currently 2 crossings a week between Douglas and Belfast.
There are 1 ferry companies operating between Douglas and Belfast: 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 Douglas Belfast 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 Douglas and Belfast, you will travel 65 mi.
To go by boat from Douglas to Belfast, 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 Douglas at 07:00 for Belfast.
The last ferry to Belfast usually departs from Douglas at 19:30.
Experience a Douglas to Belfast ferry crossing
If you have never been on a ferry before, it is difficult to imagine what a day at sea between Douglas and Belfast would be like. To help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a Isle of Man Steam Packet ferry cruise, here we explain the different stages of the journey, from boarding the ship in Douglas to disembarking in Belfast. You will also find practical information about Douglas and Belfast.
Boarding in Douglas
Before you set off on your Douglas Belfast ferry journey, here are some steps to take before boarding:
- Presentation at the port of Douglas / You should arrive in the port of Douglas 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 Douglas - Belfast crossing / In Douglas, present your identity papers (passport or CNI) and the booking number at the Isle of Man Steam Packet ticket offices at the Douglas ferry terminal. 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 Belfast / Watch out for voice messages in the Douglas 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 Douglas to Belfast ferry
During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Isle of Man Steam Packet ship as they wish. 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 Belfast
Here is some information for the disembarkation in Belfast:
- The ferry enters Belfast Harbour / You will not be able to return to your vehicle until the ferry has come to rest and tied up to the quay in Belfast Harbour. There is no point in rushing. If you want to wait, we recommend that you watch the entry into Belfast Harbour from the outer decks.
- Vacate your cabin. / If you have travelled from Douglas to Belfast in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Belfast.
- Leaving the ship and exploring Belfast / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. In Belfast you are likely to pass a customs check. Finally, leave the port and Belfast is waiting for you!
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