Tag: Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Freighter vessel chartered for TT2013 festival
The freighter MV Arrow will return to Manx waters later this month, to supplement the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company’s fleet for the TT festival, which will see 11,600 motorcycles arrive in the Island. MV Arrow was chartered for TT2012 and will once again be used to provide additional capacity for freight, supplementing the [...]
Nedbank Private Wealth announced as new on-board lounges sponsor for Steam Packet Company vessels
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is pleased to announce leading wealth management company, Nedbank Private Wealth, as the new sponsor of its on-board lounges for 2013 and 2014. Nedbank Private Wealth, headquartered in Douglas, is a trusted brand across the UK, Channel Islands, UAE and South Africa, with a long and well-respected heritage. [...]
Steam Packet holidays partners Snoozebox in TT Taster initiative
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company and Snoozebox are teaming up to boost visitor numbers even further by packaging the ferry operator’s ‘TT Taster Offer’ with spare capacity in the Nobles Park-based rooms during the quieter Practice Week period. Two-night packages start at just £205 for a motorcycle and rider – which includes ferry [...]
Book now for discount on Round-the-Island cruise!
Tickets are now on sale for the 2013 Round-the-Island cruise offered by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. Manannan will host the cruise on Sunday, April 7th, and a £5 discount is being offered on all bookings made before March 31st. Manannan will depart Douglas at 11.00am for a cruise of around two hours, [...]
Popular joint offer for short break visitors continues into spring
A joint offer from the Sefton Group and Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, aimed at attracting short-break visitors to the Isle of Man, will continue for the next two months after proving a great success since being launched in September. The holiday package offers visitors the opportunity to book a sea crossing with the [...]
Manannan returns for start of fast craft season
Manannan returns to service on Friday, March 22 to launch the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company’s spring fast craft schedule. Her first sailing of the season will be the 07.30 to Liverpool, with a return sailing at 11.15. Manannan will primarily service the Liverpool, Belfast and Dublin routes through to the end of the [...]
50% OFF STANDARD FARES – IOM STEAM PACKET COMPANY LAUNCHES JANUARY SALE
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has launched a January sale, offering a 50% discount off Standard Vehicle Fares (e.g. car + driver + additional passengers) for travel during 2013. The discount applies to all vehicle types, excluding freight/commercial vehicles, for bookings made between Monday, January 7 and Thursday, January 31. All you need [...]
STEAM PACKET COMPANY LENDS A HELPING HAND TO WHEELCHAIR CHARITY PROJECT
A charitable venture undertaken by Island resident Pam Kerruish has received assistance from the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. Pam recently became involved with UK charity Through the Roof and their ‘Wheels for the World’ programme after completing Voluntary Service Overseas in Tajikistan, the poorest country in Central Asia, in 2009 and 2010. Wheels [...]
STEAM PACKET TO BUILD ON STRONG EARLY TT2013 BOOKINGS WITH RETURN OF ‘TASTER OFFERS’
With the number of motorcycles booked for TT2013 currently running over 10% ahead of the same period last year, the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is looking to boost visitor numbers even more by once again running its popular ‘TT Taster Offer’. The offer allows visiting fans to attend the TT Festival during the [...]
CHARITY FOOTBALL MATCH RAISES FUNDS TO SET UP JUNIOR LEAGUE IN SOUTH AFRICA
A charity football match organised by an Isle of Man Steam Packet Company employee has raised enough money to establish a junior league in a small South African town. Steve Allen, a Passenger Services Assistant on Ben My Chree, was inspired to help the community in and around the town of Port St Johns while [...]
