Isle of Man ferries prove popular for TT 2009

The Steam Packet Company has revealed that it has seen an increase in bookings for ferries to the Isle of Man for this year's TT motorbike racing event.

Overall, passenger bookings have increased by two per cent this year, the operator announced.

The number of bikes booked on ferry crossings to the Isle of Man reached more than 9,000 for the 2009 TT races, an increase of 5.7 per cent on last year.

During the nine-day run-up to race week, the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company operated a total of 104 ferry crossings, 44 per cent more than the normal schedule would feature at this time of the year.

Mark Woodward, chief executive of the carrier, said: "I am delighted with this year's TT bookings which show an increase on 2008, especially taking into account the economic climate we are all experiencing at the moment.

"Our ability to deliver a sailing schedule that is far outside our normal schedule, with the resulting operational considerations and complexities, demonstrates the continuing commitment of the company and our staff to the TT and the Isle of Man."

People travelling from mainland Britain can catch ferries to the Isle of Man from Liverpool and Heysham with the Steam Packet Company. The operator also provides ferries to Dublin and Belfast from its home port of Douglas.

Written by Mark Robinson

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