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Faldo
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PostPosted: 20:27 - 19 Jun 2011    Post subject: IOM TT 2012, ferrys? Reply with quote
Can anyone recommend a ferry company to travel from Liverpool or Heysham to Douglas? Just been trying some online quotes and they're rather expensive, even outside of TT fortnight.

Anyone else going next year?
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PostPosted: 20:30 - 19 Jun 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
I thought Steam Packet had the monopoly?
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Faldo
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PostPosted: 20:54 - 19 Jun 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Big_Ham wrote:
I thought Steam Packet had the monopoly?


I don't know if the others are acting as brokers, but I've tried directferries.co.uk , manxferries.com and have tried Steam Packet. Cheapest so far is £162 return with Steam Packet, but that's outside of TT fortnight. Seems dear to me.
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Wafer_Thin_Ham
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PostPosted: 18:16 - 20 Jun 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Faldo wrote:


I don't know if the others are acting as brokers, but I've tried directferries.co.uk , manxferries.com and have tried Steam Packet. Cheapest so far is £162 return with Steam Packet, but that's outside of TT fortnight. Seems dear to me.


Well the have exclusive use of the spans at Douglas apparently. So you're pretty stuck. Just get the best deal you can.
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PostPosted: 15:07 - 24 Jun 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
There is no other Ferry to the IOM apart from the Steam Racket....you could always hire a fishing Boat but Joey found out that they are not the most reliable of transports...it sank along with his Bikes ! Shocked If you want to get tickets for 2012 they are taking reservations and deposits (20£ ish) and then you get an almighty big bill in February next year !!
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PostPosted: 09:12 - 10 Jul 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yep, unfortunatley the Steam Packet have a monopoly and can charge a fortune. However, you are best booking direct with them.... the other sites are just taking a cut and are hence more expensive.

Crazy that you can sail from Liverpool to Ireland for £50 but itl cost you the best part of £200 for the IOM.
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Nyarlathotep
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PostPosted: 21:13 - 11 Jul 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
As an Isle of Man resident I can confirm there is no cheap way of getting on and off. Steam Packet it is.
Still, look on the bright side. Given the deepening financial issues (https://www.three.fm/news/isle-of-man-news/reports-suggest-vat-reduction-will-be-over-70-million-3827/) and incompetent government, you'll probably be able to buy a whole house here for that price by next May.
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PostPosted: 10:50 - 12 Jul 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
These are this years prices, book ASAP or only crap times will be left.

https://www.steam-packet.com/en/~/media/A0285FD5146C4234A1F6A27BA6DF0643.ashx
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PostPosted: 21:14 - 14 Jul 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
All the best ferries are gone already. Some will free up in February as people don't honour their bookings.

Also final prices aren't available yet.

I'm booked in Wednesday 30th May - Thursday 7th June. Can't wait again Smile
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PostPosted: 10:27 - 20 Jul 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Maruchino wrote:
All the best ferries are gone already. Some will free up in February as people don't honour their bookings.

Also final prices aren't available yet.

I'm booked in Wednesday 30th May - Thursday 7th June. Can't wait again Smile


Booked on the Sun 27th thru to Sun 10th Very Happy Stay at Mums so cuts the cost of going.....I agree that a lot of bookings fall thru in February so its a good idea to check on the 1st March as thats when the seats become available again... Thumbs Up
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