A Massive Change! Heysham to Douglas on the MV Manxman
I travelled up to Heysham Port to take the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company's new ship, the MV Manxman over to Douglas on the Isle of Man.
Thinking of travelling on it yourself? Or are you just interested in the ship? Well come with me on this journey and I'll show you everything you need to know. We'll have a look at the food and drink, the outside deck space, the prices, the cabins, the passenger facilities and, of course, the lounges - one of which I was able to gain access to.
How did I find it? Well, I'll be sure to let you know at the end of the video and I'd welcome all your comments, whether you've travelled on this ship or the old one (the Ben My Chree) or if you're just interested in the ship itself. All contributions are most welcome.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:50 - Boarding
03:28 - Leaving Heysham
04:41 - Food review
05:45 - Up to Deck 9
07:40 - Exploring Deck 8
09:20 - The Barrule Lounge
11:11 - Cabin review
13:16 - West through the mist
14:40 - Deck 7 passenger facilities
17:16 - Deck space
19:00 - Additional information
20:18 - Onwards to Douglas
21:35 - Price & disembarkation
23:50 - Summary
Route map: OpenStreetMap (annotated)
DAY ONE of the New Ferry to Douglas, Isle of Man. Welcome Aboard MANXMAN, Enjoy the Crossing...
I was delighted to be onboard for the first day of full service on the new Manxman ferry from Heysham, England to Douglas, Isle of Man. Join me as we have a look at this beautiful new ship inside and out, and we may even sample a wee lunch in the restaurant. It's sure to be a fun voyage...
Filmed on Thursday 17th August 2023
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Heysham to Isle of Man ferry trip on MS Ben my Chree
Steam Packet's Ben-my-Chree - Heysham to Douglas (I made a few mistakes in the previous version so I re-made it based on the comments from other youtubers. The clips are the same, just the info is hopefully a little more accurate)
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ISLE OF MAN FERRY | Steam Packet Ferry | Heysham Ferry to Douglas Isle of Man | BEN-MY-CHREE
ISLE OF MAN FERRY | Steam Packet Ferry | Heysham Ferry to Douglas Isle of Man | BEN-MY-CHREE
The closest ferry to the Isle of Man is from Heysham north of Blackpool. There is a daily branch line train that runs from Lancaster Station and goes to Heysham Port. It is a comfortable ferry on an afternoon crossing and even has sleeper cabins to rest. On arrival at Douglas I purchased a travel pass from the tourist office.
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00:00 Branch Line from Lancaster Station
01:02 Heysham Port
01:16 Boat Tour
01:54 Departure
02:34 Crossing
03:03 Arrival Douglas
04:17 Tourist Office
04:35 Waterfront & Hotel
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Heysham to Douglas, Isle Of Man on the Ben My Chree Ferry
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Check In and Ferry staff were very pleasant and helpful. The only downside to this journey is the car park (adjacent to the terminal). It is unmanned and not user friendly. In May 2014 things are supposed to be changing, but if you intend to use this car park, check exactly how you can pay before you leave home.
Isle of Man Ferry Heysham to Douglas Steam Packet Ben My Chree
Scenes from aboard Steam Packet Company's vessel 'Ben-My-Chree' between Heysham, England & Douglas, Isle of Man.
Ben My Chree - Isle of Man Ferry
Slide show: 'The Steam Packet Company' Isle Of Man ferry 'Ben My Chree' (Woman of my heart) form Douglas to Heysham. Built 1998, a mere 12,747 GT, 19.5 knots, Passengers: 630, Cars: 275. See my cruise blog:
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Isle of Man SPC 'Ben My Chree' Arrival Heysham Harbour 11/07/2023
Isle of Man Steam Packet Co. 'Ben My Chree'
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HAPPY 25TH BIRTHDAY BEN-MY-CHREE - GIRL OF MY HEART - A SAILING FROM DOUGLAS IOM TO HEYSHAM UK.
HAPPY 25TH BIRTHDAY BEN-MY-CHREE - GIRL OF MY - A SAILING FROM DOUGLAS IOM TO HEYSHAM UK.
Ben My Chree | Ferry Trip | Cruise around the Isle of Man | Summer 2019
The Isle of Man Steam Packet ferry Ben my Chree on an unusually fine evening in June 2019 during an around the Isle of Man cruise. Leaving Douglas Harbour and heading in a clockwise direction, I filmed the Ben My Chree from the Chasms as she 'steamed' around Langness, past the Sugarloaf and across Bay Stacka.
After a swift drive over to Bradda, I just managed to get set-up and film her approaching Port Erin. The Ben My Chree came right into Port Erin bay during this cruise, before turning and continuing the journey around the Island.
The Ben My Chree has been a loyal servant to the Isle of Man Steam Packet since its introduction, predominantly on the Heysham to Douglas route in the summer of 1998. Normally the Ben My Chree will undertake two returns from Douglas to Heysham each day all year round.
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Ben-my-Chree Boarding the Ferry ???????? isle of man
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Sailing the IoM SPC Ben My Chree Heysham Douglas 17/07/2023
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Heysham to Douglas
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Sailing the IoM Steam Packet Co Ben-My-Chree Douglas Heysham 21/07/2023
Sailing the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
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Extremely Rough Seas! Douglas to Liverpool on the Isle of Man Steam Packet Manannan
Heavy swells in the Irish Sea for my journey back to Liverpool with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company's HSC Manannan. I'm normally pretty good with boats though I must admit I felt a bit queasy myself on this trip. Mind you, a lot of people weren't so fortunate! When you're told to stay in your seats, you know it's going to be rough, though one we made it to the relative shelter of the North Wales coast, it did calm down a bit.
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00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - Douglas Sea Terminal
02:18 - Boarding the ship
04:16 - Leaving Douglas
06:38 - Getting rough!
08:10 - Back out on deck
09:28 - Interior Tour
11:35 - Views from the upper deck
13:29 - Summary
14:48 - Arriving at Liverpool
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Douglas Harbour and Ferry's inc Ben-My-Chree - Isle of Man by Drone
This video is about Isle of Man by Drone - Douglas Harbour and Ferry's
the video includes aerial photography and landscape using my dji phantom 3 advanced
Ben-my-Chree was ordered in 1997 by Sea Containers for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. Costing around £24 million, she was built by van der Giessen de Noord of the Netherlands and launched on 4 April 1998. The sixth vessel to carry the name, she is registered in Douglas, Isle of Man.
Brought around to the island from the Netherlands by the late Captain Vernon Kinley, Ben-my-Chree entered service on 5 July 1998, Tynwald Day - the Isle of Man's national holiday. At a gross tonnage of around 12,000, she was the largest ship to enter service with the company. The vessel received a lot of criticism due to her low passenger capacity of 500 (carrying no more than 350 per sailing), and the fact she had no open deck for passengers. The company insisted this was a comfort level for the vessel's size.
In 2004 the vessel underwent a refit carried out by Cammell Laird to increase passenger capacity with the addition of a new passenger module. In 2014 Ben-my-Chree underwent a £1.6 million refit which included new LED lighting fitted to the lounge areas, refitted the crew rest area. also carried out by Cammell Laird
Incidents
On 25 July 2008, Ben-my-Chree suffered a technical failure, with the Viking taking her Heysham sailing until she was repaired.
On the evening of 1 May 2013 when arriving in Douglas Harbour from Heysham, Ben-my-Chree struck part of the King Edward Pier Linkspan, Number 5 berth. In the collision part of the ship was slightly damaged, meaning the evening departure to Heysham was delayed. Passengers had to wait around two hours for the arrival of Manannan from Liverpool to be transported to Heysham, arriving there only about thirty minutes late.Ben-my-Chree re-entered service the following day with a freight-only service to Heysham and was back in full service at 19.45 the same day.[7]
In December 2011 the Ben-my-Chree suffered a number of cancelled sailings due to high winds and a problem with a bow thruster that had been damaged in May that year. Arrangements to dry dock the ship in June and then in September had to be cancelled after the manufacturers, Wartsilla, failed to complete the necessary repairs.[8] Chief executive of the Steam Packet Company wrote to the local newspaper, the Manx Independent to express the company's frustration at the ongoing problems.
On 12 February 2015, Ben-my-Chree lost control and collided with fishing boat, while entering Douglas Harbour. The vessel's stern made contact with Battery Pier and a fishing boat at its mooring. It was found that the ship and the fishing boat only suffered superficial damage. The ship was checked by divers for signs of damage to the propellers and steering.It was then relocated to Victoria Pier using a tug boat - where passengers disembarked.
On 2 May 2015, the morning sailing from Douglas to Heysham was cancelled and the afternoon return. Ben-my-Chree was suffering from a bow thruster... only operating on reduced power.
On 16 May 2015 there was a suspected chimney stack lagging fire was detected on the 8.45am crossing from Douglas to Heysham. The sailing arrived in Heysham Port around 1 hour late and no passengers or crew were injured.
On 12 February 2017, the vessel made contact with the pier at Douglas whilst attempting to moor in high winds on arrival from Birkenhead (Liverpool). MS Arrow and HSC Manannan were planned to take over the freight and passenger duties.
Douglas and the Ferries inc Ben-My-Chree and Manannan - Isle of Man by Drone
Drone Footage of Douglas and the Harbour - Isle of Man.
The aim is to show there is far more to this island than the TT Races, I love to explore using my Drone and my Motorcycles. My Drone footage even shows me places to re-visit when I view them on the computer screen. Buildings, Valleys, Rivers, Streams, Caves, rock faces that I simply would not know existed until I review this footage. My aim is for you the viewer to also watch these videos and see places that spark that lightbulb moment, they even may make you want to buy a drone and fly the same locations and get closer to those places that I have not yet returned to.
Ben-my-Chree was ordered in 1997 by Sea Containers for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. Costing around £24 million, she was built by van der Giessen de Noord of the Netherlands and launched on 4 April 1998. The sixth vessel to carry the name, she is registered in Douglas, Isle of Man.
Brought around to the island from the Netherlands by the late Captain Vernon Kinley, Ben-my-Chree entered service on 5 July 1998, Tynwald Day - the Isle of Man's national holiday. At a gross tonnage of around 12,000, she was the largest ship to enter service with the company. The vessel received a lot of criticism due to her low passenger capacity of 500 (carrying no more than 350 per sailing), and the fact she had no open deck for passengers. The company insisted this was a comfort level for the vessel's size.
In 2004 the vessel underwent a refit carried out by Cammell Laird to increase passenger capacity with the addition of a new passenger module. In 2014 Ben-my-Chree underwent a £1.6 million refit which included new LED lighting fitted to the lounge areas, refitted the crew rest area. also carried out by Cammell Laird
Incidents
On 25 July 2008, Ben-my-Chree suffered a technical failure, with the Viking taking her Heysham sailing until she was repaired.
On the evening of 1 May 2013 when arriving in Douglas Harbour from Heysham, Ben-my-Chree struck part of the King Edward Pier Linkspan, Number 5 berth. In the collision part of the ship was slightly damaged, meaning the evening departure to Heysham was delayed. Passengers had to wait around two hours for the arrival of Manannan from Liverpool to be transported to Heysham, arriving there only about thirty minutes late.Ben-my-Chree re-entered service the following day with a freight-only service to Heysham and was back in full service at 19.45 the same day.[7]
In December 2011 the Ben-my-Chree suffered a number of cancelled sailings due to high winds and a problem with a bow thruster that had been damaged in May that year. Arrangements to dry dock the ship in June and then in September had to be cancelled after the manufacturers, Wartsilla, failed to complete the necessary repairs.[8] Chief executive of the Steam Packet Company wrote to the local newspaper, the Manx Independent to express the company's frustration at the ongoing problems.
On 12 February 2015, Ben-my-Chree lost control and collided with fishing boat, while entering Douglas Harbour. The vessel's stern made contact with Battery Pier and a fishing boat at its mooring. It was found that the ship and the fishing boat only suffered superficial damage. The ship was checked by divers for signs of damage to the propellers and steering.It was then relocated to Victoria Pier using a tug boat - where passengers disembarked.
On 2 May 2015, the morning sailing from Douglas to Heysham was cancelled and the afternoon return. Ben-my-Chree was suffering from a bow thruster... only operating on reduced power.
On 16 May 2015 there was a suspected chimney stack lagging fire was detected on the 8.45am crossing from Douglas to Heysham. The sailing arrived in Heysham Port around 1 hour late and no passengers or crew were injured.
On 12 February 2017, the vessel made contact with the pier at Douglas whilst attempting to moor in high winds on arrival from Birkenhead (Liverpool). MS Arrow and HSC Manannan were planned to take over the freight and passenger duties.
Ben-my-Chree View from the Back of a Ferry ???????? isle of man
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Ferry Crossing, Isle of Man to Heysham
Part 1. Force 7 gales on our ferry crossing from Douglas to Heysham on the Irish Sea.
Ben My Chree - Ferry
Movie: 'The Steam Packet Company' Isle Of Man ferry 'Ben My Chree' (Woman of my heart) leaving Douglas. Built 1998, a mere 12,747 gt, 19.5 knots, Passengers: 630, Cars: 275. See my cruise blog:
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