‘Having visited the site at various stages during its development, I know much of the heavy and complex work that’s been undertaken will go unseen, but that passengers will appreciate such comfortable surroundings within a modern facility.’
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Light the beacons! New Liverpool Ferry Terminal to open tomorrow
It’s the day we thought would never come…
The Isle of Man Steam Packet has confirmed that the new Liverpool Ferry Terminal will be open and in operation from tomorrow afternoon (Tuesday, June 25).
Tomorrow’s 3pm Manannan sailing from Douglas to Liverpool will arrive at the £70 million plus terminal, while the later 7:15pm sailing from Liverpool to Douglas will depart from there.
The new terminal at Prince’s Half-Tide Dock will now be open for all future Steam Packet services between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.
On a blog published online by the Steam Packet, it states: ‘The new ferry is just 800 metres downriver of the current Pier Head Landing Stage facility. The new terminal will be clearly signposted from the Pier Head Landing Stage for those travelling to the new port by road and on foot.
‘Foot passengers can access the terminal by the pedestrian bridge which runs from Princes Dock to Central Dock, and vehicle passengers should travel down Jesse Hartley Way to reach the new facility.
‘The new terminal features a cafe in the departure lounge. This is only accessible to passengers who are checked in. Vehicle passengers are able to access the cafe from the vehicle lanes once checked in.
‘There is also a dedicated waiting area in the departure lounge for patient transfers.
‘We are committed to providing a sustainable, reliable, and high quality service for island residents and tourists, and we look forward to providing an enhanced travel experience at the new facility.’
Department of Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall said: ‘Bringing the new terminal and its associated infrastructure into full use has been hugely anticipated and will soon become part of our regular travelling experience.
