Revised ferry fares to the Isle of Man include free travel for children

Mr Thomson said the company was “committed” to listening to customer feedback to shape services to have a “positive impact on the island’s social wellbeing” and support economic development.

Last month, the company announced it would make discounted fares available to passengers up to the point of departure.

The series of measures follows a survey and focus groups on the passenger experience, and the ferry operator said it expects to release further improvements throughout 2025.

Prime Minister Alfred Cannan said the move was a “significant step forward”.

The measures “strike a balance between ensuring the Steam package remains profitable and allowing it to operate without government subsidies,” while recognizing that the company “has a role in delivering broader benefits to our community and economy.” has to play,” he said.

Mr Cannan added that he had made a commitment in June that the government would work to “leverage its ownership of the Steam package” to ensure transparent pricing, and thanked the company’s board for its work over the summer, “to achieve this”.