Hi, Tracey, Hope you have a lovely holiday. We decided to leave the car when we went to isle of man and travelled as foot passengers. There is a seated waiting area for foot passengers with a manned office where you check in. From here you will be asked to follow a route to the ferry. Any big items of baggage are usually left at this point but any small bags and small suitcases will be okay for you to take. When you get to Douglas, the foot passengers will be last to leave on a separate exit to the rest. However as many have commented earlier, there is probably not much difference when you get out. Be prepared for a long walk though and some climbing although there are some lifts. Our trip was very enjoyable and I hope that you have a lovely time too.

Take the Line 3 bus. They run hourly.

Virtually in the City.

As somebody else posted you're looking at £1000+ depends on size and exact dates if you can come back a few days later (say the following Tues/Wed and or go out earlier although this has less impact as peak period covers practice week you can get significant savings as does taking late night route. Cost is one thing but getting a booking is another! Bookings open TT week (or this year a week earlier for some reason) watch the website, as soon as bookings open you can book your route, sailing etc, this is held with a deposit until the fare is announced in February when you are required to confirm and pay the balance etc. So in effect you've missed booking for next year (2019) and booking for 2020 will start in May/June 2019. You can sometimes fall lucky and get a cancellation later than this but don't rely on it. You also need to think about a site for your camper van as these too get booked up pretty fast, at least the popular ones. Personally I'd secure my crossing then book a site. Hope this helps, good luck, there is nothing else like it everybody should go once.

Hi. We did Liverpool to Douglas, which was smooth going out but very choppy coming back. We both took a double dose of sea-sickness tablets about half an hour before crossing so weren't bothered by the movements of the ferry. There is a good outside space if you need fresh air, and my best advice would be to dose up and keep your eyes on the horizon. Don't attempt to read or do anything that needs close focus. Hope this helps you make a decision.

I think that you are remaining in the UK, but may have to declare it on disembarkation in Douglas.

A small one but not sure if allowed out when journey starts.

Not on Mannanan. There is some open deck seating on Ben my Chree on deck 8 at the stern. Exits to open deck by the lift and central staircase.

yes you can spend coins and notes