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The 2011 seasonal service between the Isle of Man and Ireland commences on Friday 22nd April and operates through to Tuesday, September 6th.

The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company's 96 metre fast craft Manannon, offers passengers enhanced levels of comfort and service. Since her debut on the Liverpool route in May 2009 Manannon has continued to attract positive comment from passengers with her varied and spacious seating options and on-board services.

Sailings during the main summer holiday periods in July and August will operate predominantly on a Tuesday. However, services are enhanced during peak periods with some SUnday and Wednesday sailings. The schedule offers flexibility for taking a short break or perhaps a longer holiday to visit friends and relatives or to take in the spectacular Isle of Man scenery with all the heritage and activities it offers.

From Victorian times, the Isle of Man developed a thriving tourist industry based upon sand and sea, and much of the Victorian infrastructure remains including one of the largest functioning steam and electric railways. The Manx language, one of the Gaelic languages, closer to Irish and Scottish than to Welsh, is still spoken on the island by a minority, but the primary language is english. The island has its own Government, Tynwald, derived from the viking term for 'assembly place' which operates seperately from the UK Government. Manx National Heritage is the statutory body of the Manx Government for museum and heritage operations throughout the Isle of Man. The island is renowned internationally for its motorsport heritage with the famous TT races and the Manx Grand Prix.