See Onboard Manxman (from Douglas Head)

This weekend sees a VIP party to officially welcome the Manxman, but you’re probably not invited.

Don’t worry, we’re not either.

The Steam Packet said that ‘due to restricted access on the quayside, the whole ceremony will be streamed live to a screen on Douglas Head, giving the public the best view of the vessel’.

Invited guests include crew members, the artists who have been commissioned to make pieces for the vessel, project team members including contractors, politicians, representatives of the travel industry, local business leaders and some of the charities and stakeholders.

A small group of VIP guests including The Chief, the Treasury Minister, board and executive of the Steam Packet Company and representatives of Hyundai Heavy Industries will be invited for a private tour of the vessel and to meet the captain.

In the evening, following the conclusion of the event, Manxman will steam out in to the bay for a fireworks display.

Sunday will also see the release of details on how to enter a draw to win tickets for Manxman’s maiden service voyage, scheduled for later in the month. The Steam Packet has reserved one hundred return foot passenger tickets to give the travelling public a chance to be a part of this momentous occasion.

Timings for the day

11.15am Speeches and champagne bottle breaking
12.30pm Build and delivery keynote speeches
10.30pm Fireworks and Manxman sail by