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Vintage Transport
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Trams There are many trams running frequently through Laxey. As well as part of the main route from Ramsey to Douglas, Laxey is also the base for the Snaefell Mountain Railway, taking passengers to the summit of the Island's highest Mountain. |
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m.v. Karina Travel aboard the Island's largest pleasure cruiser, the classic motor vessel Karina. Built in 1946 for ferry and excursion work in and around Plymouth, the Karina now sails on coastal excursions on the East Coast of the Isle of Man with cruises daily from Douglas to Laxey Harbour, Port Soderick Cove and Derbyhaven. The Karina was built to a traditional design dating back to the 1880's and is maintained in the Edwardian style that she was built. The Karina can carry up to 100 passengers and is equipped with open and covered accomodation, buffet, toilet and a full commentary is provided on every sailing. The Karina is registered as a historic ship with the prestigious National Maritime Museum's register of historic vessels. She is 67ft long, 14ft beam and has a draught of 4ft. It is fully licenced for passenger cruising by the Isle of Man Government. |
Vintage Travel
From Laxey you can travel on the Electric Railway to Douglas or Ramsey. The trams stop at some of the Manx Glens along the route, which makes for a lovely day out.
On a clear day from the top of Snaefell mountain you can see Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales, so this trip is well worth it.
In Douglas there are also the horse trams along the prom, and the Steam Railway, which travels to the south of the Island.