The ferry is the first of the Steam Packet fleet to be overhauled

The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company's craft Superseacat Two will be the first for maintenance checks at the dry dock at Birkenhead in January.

Passenger areas will be improved, alongside the completion of standard engine maintenance.

A cafe bar is being created, its lounge extended and toilet facilities upgraded for wheelchair-users.

During the absence of Superseacat Two the Liverpool weekend schedules will be maintained by fast craft Sea Express 1, formerly Seacat Isle of Man, the company said.