Douglas Dublin Ferry

The Douglas Dublin ferry route connects Isle of Man with Ireland. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Steam Packet. The crossing operates up to 2 times each week with sailing durations from around 2 hours 55 minutes.

Douglas Dublin sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

Douglas to Dublin Ferry Alternatives

- Douglas to Belfast

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Isle of Man to Ireland page.

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How long is the ferry from Douglas to Dublin?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Douglas to Dublin is approximately 2h 55m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.

Which ferry companies operate between Douglas to Dublin?

There is 1 ferry operator for Douglas to Dublin and this is

Steam Packet

How can I book ferry tickets from Douglas to Dublin?

Ferries from Douglas to Dublin are available for booking through our deal finder. Please also visit our offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry offers on this route.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Douglas to Dublin?

Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger onboard the ferries from Douglas to Dublin with

Steam Packet

Can you take your car on the ferry from Douglas to Dublin?

Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Douglas to Dublin with the following operators

Steam Packet

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Douglas to Dublin?

Unfortunately, pets are not permitted onboard this ferry service so please look for alternative routes which accommodate pets.

Douglas Guide

Douglas on the Isle of Man is a town and the island's capital. It is located at the mouth of the River Douglas which forms part of the town's harbour and commercial port. Situated on a bay that is roughly 2 miles long, Douglas is the main commercial hub on the island for business, finance, legal services, transport, shopping, entertainment and shipping.

There are many things to see and do in Douglas including the Tower Refuge which is a small castle like shelter built on Conister Rock in Douglas Bay as a sanctuary for shipwrecked sailors. Visitors also enjoy taking a ride on a horse drawn tram which operates along the promenade from the Sea Terminal to the Manx Electric Railway. There are also steam trains that run for 15 miles from Douglas railway station to Port Erin in the south of the island. Finally, for petrol heads, the Isle of Man TT motorcycle race, which is held annually, starts and ends in Douglas.

Douglas Port is the primary and only ferry port on the Isle of Man, with services connecting the island with the British Isles and the Irish mainland. The ferry terminal is situated on the waterfront, on Central Promenade, right in the heart of the city.

Dublin Guide

Dublin is the capital if Ireland and is located in the province of Leinster on the north east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey. As Ireland's capital city it is a major tourist destination and attracts millions of visitors each year. Popular attractions in the city, whose history dates back to Viking times, is Dublin Castle which was founded in 1204, just after the Norman invasion. Other popular attractions includes the Mansion House, the Anna Livia Monument, the Molly Malone statue. Christ Church Cathedral, St Patrick's Cathedral, The Custom House and Saint Francis Xavier Church on Upper Gardiner Street.

Dublin's port is located on both banks of the River Liffey. On the north bank, the main port lies at the end of East Wall and North Wall, from Alexander Quay. The element of the port on the south side of the river is much smaller and lies at the beginning of the Pigeon House peninsula. Ferry services from the port depart to Holyhead in Wales, Liverpool; in England and Douglas on the Isle of Man.