Steam Packet Holidays – Day & Weekend Excursions
Steam Packet Holidays’ exciting calendar of excursions for 2023 started with a day out at the races.
We offered exclusive packages to The Grand National for those Manx residents who are interested in horse racing and having a great time! If you missed out on this event or would fancy another opportunity for a flutter – check out our Haydock Races excursion later in the year.
Excursion Dates: Saturday 22nd April, Thursday 20th July, Friday 4th August and Saturday 19th August.
Take a walk on the wild side at Chester Zoo with over 20,000 animals and 128 acres of zoological gardens to explore.
Which amazing animal will you spot first? From aardvarks and Asian elephants to two-toed sloths and zebras – there are lots of fascinating and unusual animals to discover!
Every explorer needs to keep themselves well fueled on their expeditions, Chester Zoo has that covered with a range of fantastic watering holes and eateries to keep everyone happy including Manado Street Kitchen, June’s Food Court and Jaguar Coffee House to name just a few.
Chester Zoo day trip prices
£86.00 for adults and £69.00 for children (4-15 years) and £29.00 for infants.
Which includes return ferry travel as a foot passenger, return coach transfers from Pier Head to Chester Zoo and entry tickets. Adult and Children tickets also include a £5 voucher to spend on food on board.
To book call 661661 or visit the Ferry Travel Shop in Douglas Sea Terminal.
Terms and conditions apply & subject to availability.
Excursion Dates: Saturday 1st July and Saturday 29th July.
Enjoy the thrills of the North West’s biggest rides at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
For the Thrill-seekers – Blackpool Pleasure Beach is the world’s most ride intensive amusement park so if it’s an adrenaline-fuelled adventure you are looking for; you’ve come to the right place!
Always ahead of the game when it comes to thrills, the park is home to the UK’s tallest rollercoaster, The Big One, the UK’s first looping coaster, Revolution, the UK’s first suspended looping coaster completely over water, Infusion, and the UK’s first double launch coaster, ICON!
For Families – Family thrills and memories that will last a lifetime are assured at Nickelodeon Land! It’s home to 12 amazing rides and a whole host of Nickelodeon characters from the world’s number one kid’s entertainment channel.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach day trip prices
£94.50 for adults and £81.50 for children (4-15 years) and £41.00 for infants.
Which includes return ferry travel as a foot passenger, return coach transfers from Pier Head to Blackpool Pleasure Beach and entry tickets.
To book call 661661 or visit the Ferry Travel Shop in Douglas Sea Terminal.
Terms and conditions apply & subject to availability.
Excursion Date: Saturday 1st July.
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet offers the best in high end fashion at discount prices. With its recent upgrade to facilities, there’s even more on offer with 25 new designer and premium brands to treat yourself to. Plus, there’s lots of eateries to keep you fueled during your shopping spree.
Cheshire Oaks day trip prices
£58.00 for adults and £48.50 for children (4-15 years).
Which includes return ferry travel as a foot passenger and return coach transfers from Pier Head to Cheshire Oaks. Adult and Children tickets also include a £5 voucher to spend on food on board.
To book call 661661 or visit the Ferry Travel Shop in Douglas Sea Terminal.
Terms and conditions apply & subject to availability.
Excursion Date: Thursday 20th July.
RHS Flower Show Tatton Park – The first of two fantastic flower shows excursions this summer. A fabulous day out bursting with colourful gardening inspiration, fun family activities, have-a-go workshops and boutique shopping.
Gorgeous gardens – Find an abundance of ideas and inspiration in the glorious gardens. Pick up big ideas for small spaces in the Small Tatton Gardens.
Young Designers – A crop of up and coming designers will be vying for the coveted crown of Young Designer of the Year 2023. Their gardens always delight and inspire.
RHS Tatton Park day trip prices
£90.00 for adults and £55.50 for children (4-15 years).
Which includes return ferry travel as a foot passenger, return coach transfers from Pier Head to Tatton Park and entry tickets. Adult and Children tickets also include a £5 voucher to spend on food on board.
To book call 661661 or visit the Ferry Travel Shop in Douglas Sea Terminal.
Terms and conditions apply & subject to availability.
Excursion Date: Friday 18th August.
Southport Flower Show -The second of two fantastic flower show excursions this summer, with a wide selection of inspirational show gardens and flora exhibits on display.
The Great Pottery Show Down star to appear at this year’s show!
Potter, Ceramic Designer and Broadcaster Keith Brymer Jones will be making an appearance at this year’s show on Friday.
The Great Pottery Show Down star will be taking a break from the potters wheel and heading to Southport to entertain the crowds and carry out a book signing.
Grand Floral – One of the show’s highlights is the spectacular Grand Floral Marquee. It’s a treasure trove of quality plants and flowers, trees and shrubs, bonsai, cacti, vegetables and herbs. Visit the Grand Floral Marquee to look, see and smell not only superior quality specimens, but also some of the more unusual plant varieties before you buy and, just importantly, get on the spot advice from the people who actually grew the plants.
Show Gardens – Led by the show theme each year, these incredible gardens are constructed by Garden Designers and Landscapers in just under two weeks. Inspired by the show’s annual theme, this year our exhibitors go head-to-head to create and impress our judges.
Whether you are looking for inspiration, ideas or the professionals who will do the right job – you will leave the breath-taking Show Gardens excited to transform your own.
Southport Flower Show day trip prices
£85.50 for adults and £53.50 for children (4-15 years).
Which includes return ferry travel as a foot passenger, return coach transfers from Pier Head to Southport and entry tickets. Adult and Children tickets also include a £5 voucher to spend on food on board.
To book call 661661 or visit the Ferry Travel Shop in Douglas Sea Terminal.
Terms and conditions apply & subject to availability.
Leeds Festival – The infamous Leeds Festival is heralded as one of the best music shows on the planet. With the most revered artists from across the globe playing each year across the August Bank Holiday weekend, it is a genuine rite of passage for discerning music lovers.
Let us help take the stress out of travelling to and from the festival with one of our Sail & Coach packages. Sail over to Heysham on (Wednesday 23rd August) with all your camping gear. At the port a coach will be waiting to collect you and take you directly to the Leeds Festival site. After the festival has finished you’ll be collected and taken back to Liverpool port on Monday (28th August) in time for the evening sailing home.
You must have a ‘Weekend Ticket Plus Early Entry Pass’ ticket to gain access to the site on Wednesday. Festival entry tickets are sold separately by the festival promoter.
Leeds Festival Ferry & Coach Package
£99.00 for adults and £88.50 for children* (4-15 years),
*children must be accompanied by their parent or a guardian 18+ years.
To book call 661661 or visit the Ferry Travel Shop in Douglas Sea Terminal.
Excursion Date: Saturday 9th September.
Sail away with us on a TraffordCity Day Trip and experience a unique city within a city, packed full of fantastic shopping and leisure facilities for the whole family to enjoy.
Why not start with a visit to The Trafford Centre, the world-renowned shopping and leisure destination where you’ll always find 100s of must-have brands, high street favourites, delicious food and exciting leisure all under one spectacular roof.
If you’re looking for the perfect place to have fun, then Manchester’s real snow centre Chill Factore is the ideal destination for an adventure.
Or head to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester , the ultimate indoor LEGO Playground and offers an inspirational and unique day out for kids of all ages!
Play Factore facilities caters for children from 6 months to 16 years old and is the only family entertainment arena in the UK where parents can play with children on age-applicable equipment.
There’s all this and so much more that you can pack into a TraffordCity Day Trip with Steam Packet Holidays.
TraffordCity day trip prices
£60.50 for adults and £52.00 for children (4-15 years).
Which includes return ferry travel as a foot passenger and return coach transfers from Pier Head to TraffordCity. Entry tickets for leisure activities sold separately. Adult and Children tickets also include a £5 voucher to spend on food on board.
To book call 661661 or visit the Ferry Travel Shop in Douglas Sea Terminal.
Terms and conditions apply & subject to availability.
Excursion Date: Saturday 9th September.
The Haydock Sprint Cup Day is arguably one of the most exhilarating fixtures in the UK’s horse racing calendar.
The event includes eight races culminating with the Sprint Cup taking place over the speed test of six furlongs. It’s a day that promises plenty of thrills out on the racecourse.
Haydock Sprint Cup day trip prices
£89.00 for adults and £49.00 for children (4-15 years).
Which includes return ferry travel as a foot passenger, return coach transfers from Pier Head to Haydock Racecourse and entry to the Grandstand and Paddock.
Grandstand and Paddock Tickets include:
- An excellent view of the racing from raised viewing areas
- Access to the Betting Ring
- Views around the Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure
- A wide range of bars and refreshment outlets within the grandstand
- Plus, access to various outdoor bars and eateries.
To book call 661661 or visit the Ferry Travel Shop in Douglas Sea Terminal.
Terms and conditions apply & subject to availability.
Terms and conditions
Bookings are non-transferable and non-refundable. Prices include return ferry crossings, coach transfers and entry tickets where applicable and stated. Please note that coaches are not wheelchair adapted, we advise those traveling with infants and young children to bring their own age relevant car seat for the coach. On arrival at your destination the coach driver will advise on the pick up location. The coach will depart promptly at stated time on your booking confirmation. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that they are on board the coach in time for departure. Any claims as a result of a late arrival will not be entertained. Prices are inclusive of Isle of Man Steam Packet Company fuel surcharges, which are reviewed on a quarterly basis. We reserve the right to adjust fuel surcharges at any point for new bookings.
