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- New 03-iom-ferry.md: Steam Packet from Liverpool or Heysham, booking notes, EV on board - WAW: full section-by-section EV charging table (Donegal to Kerry) Highlights the two critical gaps: Connemara (Clifden–Westport) and Donegal coast Adds ESB ecars/Zap-Map links and practical overnight charging tips
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# Isle of Man Ferry
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> **Type:** Ferry logistics
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> **Route:** Liverpool or Heysham → Douglas, Isle of Man
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> **Operator:** Steam Packet Company
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## Port Options
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### Liverpool → Douglas
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- **Duration:** ~2.5h (fast craft) or ~3.5h (Ben-my-Chree ship)
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- **Departs from:** Pier Head, Liverpool (Princes Parade terminal)
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- **Best for:** If you're stopping in Liverpool anyway — walk on the ferry from the city waterfront
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### Heysham → Douglas
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- **Duration:** ~3.5h (Ben-my-Chree)
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- **Departs from:** Heysham Port, near Lancaster (M6 J34)
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- **Best for:** If skipping Liverpool; more frequent departures; quieter port
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**Recommendation:** Liverpool departure if you're spending a night there. Heysham if you want to go straight from the Lake District.
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## Booking
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- [steam-packet.com](https://www.steam-packet.com)
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- **Book in advance** — August sailings with a car fill up. The Ben-my-Chree (the main ship) has limited vehicle deck space.
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- Bring your booking confirmation — check-in closes 30–45 min before departure
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## EV on the Ferry
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- Drive your car onto the vehicle deck as normal
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- **No charging available on board** — arrive at port with enough charge to reach Douglas and your accommodation
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- Douglas is ~10 min from the ferry terminal; charge overnight at your hotel or the MEA chargers at the Sea Terminal car park
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## On Board
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- The Ben-my-Chree has a restaurant, lounge, and cabins (useful for the longer crossings)
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- Fast craft (Manannan) is quicker but less comfortable and weather-dependent
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## Links
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- [Steam Packet Company](https://www.steam-packet.com)
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- [Heysham Port info](https://www.steam-packet.com/travel-information/ports/heysham)
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- [Liverpool terminal info](https://www.steam-packet.com/travel-information/ports/liverpool)
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