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Gale-Force Winds Disrupt Isle of Man-Lancashire Ferry Crossings
30 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Morning crossing of Manxman to Heysham went ahead, but later sailings canceled
- Overnight Douglas-bound journey and Friday morning's 08:00 departure also in doubt
- Ronaldsway Met Office warns of gale-force winds up to 45mph (74km/h) on the island
On 2025-10-30T12:23:04+00:00, passengers traveling between the Isle of Man and Lancashire are facing significant disruptions to their ferry crossings due to forecasted adverse weather conditions. The morning crossing of the Manxman to Heysham went ahead as scheduled, but the vessel's 13:45 and 19:15 GMT sailings have both been canceled by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company.
Furthermore, the company has stated that the overnight Douglas-bound journey and Friday morning's 08:00 departure to the Lancashire port are also in doubt. This comes as the Ronaldsway Met Office has warned that winds hitting the island on Thursday are expected to reach gale force by the evening, with gusts reaching up to 45mph (74km/h).
The cancellations and potential further disruptions are likely to cause significant inconvenience for travelers, who will need to make alternative arrangements or postpone their journeys. The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has not provided any information on when normal service is expected to resume, leaving passengers uncertain about their travel plans.
