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The Isle of Man is an ideal destination for lovers of Nordic countries and Celtic culture. Characterized by the rugged coastline overlooking the sea and the hinterland rich in castles and medieval villages, is a popular island for northern European tourists. It is most famous for the prestigious Triumph Trophy TT motorcycle race, a sports event followed by fans around the world. Because of its location in the heart of the Irish Sea halfway to Britain, it is easy to reach by ferry from Dublin.
The capital is Douglas, in the southeast of the Island, inhabited by more than 30,000 people. The other centers are Oncham and Ramsey, ancient medieval villages of less than 10000 souls. The economy, formerly related to fishing, today tourism and financial activities are flourishing.
In the dependency of the British Crown
The other special feature of the Isle of Man is its international status: monarchy dependent on the British Crown, but not part of Great Britain or the Commonwealth. The king of the Isle of Man is currently Charles III, the island is under the control of Britain, but enjoys some autonomy especially in the fiscal sphere. This circumstance has made this island fertile territory for the development of numerous financial activities, including companies engaged in online gaming and trading.
How to get to the Isle of Man
This destination is well connected to both Ireland and England by the Ronaldsway Airport in Douglas and Steam Packet Company ferries. In fact, the best way to reach the Isle of Man is by ferries from Dublin, Liverpool, and Heysham.
Ferries Dublin – Douglas route
For those leaving from Ireland, the ferry from Dublin is the perfect way to reach the Isle of Man comfortably. The crossing to Douglas lasts about 2 hours and 20 minutes of navigation aboard solid and efficient ferries. If you are traveling by RV or car, we recommend that you go to the embarkation 1 1/2 hours in advance already equipped with a ticket. La
Dublin – Douglas route
is quite busy, therefore, it is always best to book tickets early.
Steam Packet Company: the world’s first
From 1830 to the present, the Steam Packet Company has been connecting theIsle of Man With Britain and Ireland. It is worth mentioning since it is an institution: The world’s oldest operating shipping company. It is currently the main operator running ferries on routes between Dublin and the Isle of Man.
Booking the ferry to the Isle of Man (Douglas)
Routes to the Isle of Man are always active on Ferryfinder. The search engine is connected with shipping company databases to show, in real time, all available seats, schedules, and ferry prices net of offers. Simply fill out the reservation form to purchase your ticket with maximum security.