The ship currently sitting in Douglas Bay is one of nine vessels expected this year.
The Thompson Spirit’s 1,200 passengers are now enjoying Manx heritage attractions right across the Island.
Head of tourism Angela Byrne says they’ve been trying to break into the market for some time:
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