Manxman departing slightly later due to 'tidal restrictions'

Half-hour delay to morning Heysham sailing 

This morning's sailing to Heysham will depart half-an-hour later than scheduled due to tidal restrictions in Douglas Harbour.

The Manxman will now leave Douglas at 8:30am - passengers are asked to check in no later than 7:45am.

This week has seen a number of delayed sailings from the Island, thought to be caused by the ongoing work to upgrade a pier in Douglas Harbour.

The Steam Packet says it's 'doing its best to reduce impacts on customers as much as possible'.

Yesterday, the company said it hoped the schedule changes would be a thing of the past.