The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has added two additional Liverpool sailings after today's afternoon crossings were cancelled due to gale-force weather.

The 3pm Manannan sailing from Douglas to Liverpool and its 7.15pm return from Liverpool to Douglas were cancelled because of the forecast adverse weather conditions.

It has now announced additional services for tomorrow (Saturday) to help passengers affected by today's disruption.

An additional sailing will leave Liverpool at 11.15am on Saturday, arriving in Douglas at 2pm.

A further sailing will then depart Douglas at 3pm, arriving in Liverpool at 5.45pm.

The Steam Packet has also brought forward tomorrow's scheduled 10am departure from Douglas to Liverpool to 7.15am to accommodate the additional services and help passengers affected by today's cancellations.

Passengers affected by today's disruption will be contacted directly regarding their revised travel arrangements.

Those affected can also amend their booking through their online account on the Steam Packet Company's website or by contacting the Reservations Team on 01624 661661.

The cancellations come as the Steam Packet continues to operate the Liverpool route with the Manannan while the Manxman remains out of service during its extended dry-dock programme.

The company said the additional sailings had been added to assist passengers affected by today's weather-related disruption.