PASSENGERS can now make bookings with the Steam Packet Company for 2008 – and by booking online can get the best prices, many held at last years rates.
Mark Woodward, chief executive of the Steam Packet Company said: “Our passenger carryings have increased by over 50,000 this year as we have expanded our service provision. We’re delighted that customers can now book ahead for 2008 – much earlier than in previous years - and we have hundreds of thousands of special offer seats available.
“It gives our customers the opportunity to forward plan and take advantage of the greatest choice of cheaper offers if they book well in advance.”
Update to Winter Sailings
Customers can also benefit from increased reliability this winter with Ben-my-Chree now servicing both Heysham and Liverpool routes from mid November 2007.
The vessel will continue her normal Monday to Friday daily sailings between Douglas and Heysham. Due to customer feedback the company is also introducing a new winter service to Twelve Quays, Birkenhead on Saturdays and Sundays.
Mark continued: “With regard to our winter service in general we’re pleased to be able to offer a weekend service on the Ben-my-Chree to Twelve Quays at Birkenhead, that proved so popular earlier this year. Many of our customers have requested a return of this service so we are happy to be able to oblige this winter.
“This change has been made to ensure a reliable service to Liverpool over the winter period and to minimize weather disruptions. Midweek Heysham services are unaffected. Our fast craft service to Liverpool will recommence before Easter next year.”
The company is contacting any passengers affected to advise the change of vessel and will endeavour to assist everyone to ensure their needs are accommodated. Coach transfers will be made available free of charge for foot passengers, operating between Heysham and Liverpool Pier Head and Twelve Quays and Liverpool Pier Head.
He concluded: “Directions to Twelve Quays are available on our website via www.steam-packet.com Passengers can contact the Steam Packet Company reservations line on 0871 222 1 333 if they have any questions, and we would also be pleased to assist customers with booking enquiries for 2008.”
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The Steam Packet Company, the Isle of Man’s trusted carrier since 1830.
Issued 10/10/07