The Steam Packet Company has brought forward a sailing in the early hours to avoid bad weather.
The Met Office is predicting strong southwesterly winds tonight.
As a result, the Heysham to Douglas crossing, due to set out at 2.15am, has been brought forward to 1.30am.
Passengers are being asked to check in by 12.45am.
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