Anyone used the ferry to Heysham?

nettles77

just wondering if anyone has been and what it was like. Many thanks.

belfastgirl23

I thought it didn't exist any more or was just a cargo route? Could be wrong though

nettles77

no i was on phone to them the other day. It is still running. I had forgotten about it myself. Thanks

belfastgirl23

who runs it? I can find passanger ferries to douglas and I can find cargo ferries Belfast to Heysham (and Dublin to Heysham) but they say they specialise in hazardous loads :eek: - would be genuinely interested in this if you have more info

lufcgirl

I did a quick search and it came up as IOM who run it. Don't have a clue who they are though!

blueberrypie

IOM is the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. The only passenger ferry route to/from Heysham that I'm aware of is the one from/to Douglas on the Isle of Man.

BigAl94

It's freight only http://www.norfolklinefreight.com/FF/Freight_ferry_routes/Belfast-Heysham/

nettles77

no it goes from warrenpoint. They take passengers as well as got quote for car 2 adults and 2 children - £260. http://www.seatruckferries.com/web/seatruck.nsf/content/wwww6y6dkv

blueberrypie

Ooh well, you learn something new every day. Did you get quotes from other ferry operators? How does it compare price-wise?

nettles77

blueberrypie wrote: »

Ooh well, you learn something new every day. Did you get quotes from other ferry operators? How does it compare price-wise?

Yes got other quotes which were dearer, they told me on phone it includes tv and cabin. He said its a small sailing that only takes a dozen at a time. Its also closer for us at both ends too. Thanks for al the replies.

BigAl94

Totally overlooked Warrenpoint!! Not sure if I would like to spend a 9 hour daylight sailing on a small freight ferry like that! (especially with children)