There will be changes to Steam Packet schedules next week due to forecast high pressure and tidal restrictions in Heysham port.

The 2.15am sailing from Heysham on Monday will now depart at 00:45hrs. Passengers are asked to check-in no later than 00:15hrs.

And the 2.15pm from Heysham will now depart at 1.40pm. Passengers are requested to check-in no later than 1pm.

On Tuesday, the 2am Heysham to Douglas sailing will now depart at 1.15am. Passengers are asked to check-in no later than 00:30hrs.

The 2.15pm from Heysham will now sail at 1.45pm. Passengers are requested to check-in no later than 1pm.

The 2.15am Wednesday sailing from Heysham is also affected. This will now leave at 1.45am with passengers asked to check-in no later than 1.15am.