The Steam Packet Company says the Manxman will be out of service longer than expected, after maintenance discovered more repairs were needed.
The flagship vessel currently is in drydock for planned work and inspections in Birkenhead.
But the Steam Packet says her delayed return means the Ben-my-Chree and Arrow will both cover the Heysham route.
Managing Director Brian Thomson says doing the work now means the Manxman can provide a reliable and dependable service in future.
Airport issues advice for holidaymakers to ease security stress
Ronaldsway Airport has issued advice to take the stress out of the security queue as you head off on holiday.
TT movie looking for film crew trainees
Would you like to be part of the film crew bringing the TT to the big screen?
DOI showed incompetence, bias, dishonesty and turpitude says Tynwald commissioner
Tynwald's Commissioner for Administration says there's evidence of incompetence, bias, lying and morally questionable behaviour at the Department of Infrastructure.
No one tendered for design work on replacement school
Plans to replace Castle Rushen High School have hit a snag, after nobody tendered for design work on the project.
Do you know anything about this 1950s graffiti?
The Queen's Pier Restoration Trust needs your help to identify a graffiti artist from nearly 70 years ago.
Government to work closely with easyJet regardless of owner
Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston says his department and airport staff will work closely with easyJet no matter who owns it.
Home power bills to get 5% VAT cut this autumn
Electricity bills should come down in October, after the government announced a VAT cut.
Cocaine smugglers to appeal sentences over £100k plot
Two men who were jailed for more than 26 years for their part in a plot to smuggle £100,000 of cocaine to the Island will appear in court again in October.
