Just three of the Steam Packet's scheduled sailings will run this weekend.
The Ben my Chree's 8am sailing to Heysham and return trip at 1.45pm today, as well as her 7.30pm voyage on Sunday are the only crossings which will now go ahead.
In total, eight sailings have ben called off in the face of the weather today and tomorrow.
The Manannan's 3pm Douglas to Liverpool crossing and her return at 7.15pm on Monday is also at risk - a decision on that voyage is due before 1pm on Monday, October 26.
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