On August 13, 2008 SNAEFELL made the first Isle of Man Steam Packet Company fast craft call at Peel operating a day excursion from Belfast. The trip sold out with a capacity load of 480 passengers being carried. 

Chief Executive of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Mark Woodward said: “We are delighted with the response on this special offer. It’s a great opportunity for visitors from Northern Ireland to get a taste of what the Island has to offer.