Just wondering if there are different companies besides “steam-packet.im” (or flying) that take people to/from the island during the big race time period? Does anyone know if any other (I’m thinking smaller companies or not very advertised ferry boat owners) ways to transport people to/from and where do they depart from?
If so, will you send links to these? Thank you!
(We will be going June 4-7, 2026.)
I'm also interested
Is there some reason you don't want to use https://www.steam-packet.com? That's the official ferry to the island and as far as I know, the only way to get there.
There is no other ferry company. For a short time there was a competitor, Manx Line, run by an ex TT Champion. But the steam packet is heavily subsidised, and it didn't go down at all well.
There aren't even really Charter opportunities from Llandudno (Wales)- an old steam packet port) or Cumbria with the demise of the Karina and the short lived ribs from Whitehaven.
In the past Warrenpoimt (Northern Ireland) to Peel has been run as pax only, but I know of no current Charter options from there.
I know there were lots of answers and clarity on your post most recently before this one, but I do understand that with 25 people you have a real job on your hands. Luckily there is a bit of time to work with.
Hopefully better weather next year too...
As others have said, it's really the Steam Packet from Liverpool or Heysham on the mainland, or you could look at Dublin or Belfast.
Or fly.
Out of interest, have you managed to find accommodation yet?
Your choice is either Steam Packet or flying. Have you tried contacting one of the TT approved Travel Partners for the USA and asked their advice?
