Isle of Man TT - SV650.org

10-01-13, 09:23 PM

Hi there,

I'm toying with the idea of going to the TT this year, just wondering whether it's too late to book ferry tickets? Where have people gotten tickets from when going there with their bike? I live in the Oxfordshire area and presume my best bet is from Liverpool? Have people gone by bike and camped? Any tips or not-so-well kept secrets such as accommodation and things not found on the tourist guides which add to the experience would be greatly appreciated!

Wideboy · 10-01-13, 09:26 PM

you're to late.

10-01-13, 09:27 PM

Do you have to book ferry tickets a year in advance?

10-01-13, 09:27 PM

Should be booking as soon as it closes!

10-01-13, 09:30 PM

Blimey, point noted, so 2014 then! lol

Any tips people have found on their travels there would be appreciated in any case

10-01-13, 09:32 PM

Well I'm planning on going next year but the ferry rates are horrendous , I think it's about £250 for a single bike

andrewsmith · 10-01-13, 09:32 PM

The bookings open mad sunday and payment is December, and most the sites are booked the same weekend
Fyne Pioneer might have the powerboat spots left

If you want to go to the IoM for racing this year try for the Manx or Southern

Wideboy · 10-01-13, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maverick9999

Do you have to book ferry tickets a year in advance?

yep, we booked the day the bookings opened and didn't get the crossing we wanted, having to stay on an extra 2 days after it all finishes

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wildkid

Well I'm planning on going next year but the ferry rates are horrendous , I think it's about £250 for a single bike

thats pretty much it, a bit less. Think it was 470 odd for both of us with 2 bikes

10-01-13, 09:36 PM

Book your ferry tickets as soon as it ticket sales open.
Usually just before / just after TT finishes.

You may still be able to get on this years ferry is you are lucky.

All tickets need to be paid for in full by February 28th 2013 so if people don't pay or forfeit their ticket (which a lot of people do as they pay their deposit and hope that they can get over there) then that space becomes available again.

So have a look on that date and you may get a crossing

10-01-13, 10:13 PM

ah great, just the snippet of info I was looking for!

Any other tips would be greatly appreciated

10-01-13, 09:23 PM	#1
Maverick9999 Guest Posts: n/a	Isle of Man TT Hi there, I'm toying with the idea of going to the TT this year, just wondering whether it's too late to book ferry tickets? Where have people gotten tickets from when going there with their bike? I live in the Oxfordshire area and presume my best bet is from Liverpool? Have people gone by bike and camped? Any tips or not-so-well kept secrets such as accommodation and things not found on the tourist guides which add to the experience would be greatly appreciated!

10-01-13, 09:26 PM	#2
Wideboy Evel Knievel Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastleigh Posts: 4,641	Re: Isle of Man TT you're to late. __________________ 05 DRZ400E RIP hovis

10-01-13, 09:27 PM	#3
Maverick9999 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Isle of Man TT Do you have to book ferry tickets a year in advance?

10-01-13, 09:27 PM	#4
Wildkid Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Isle of Man TT Should be booking as soon as it closes!

10-01-13, 09:30 PM	#5
Maverick9999 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Isle of Man TT Blimey, point noted, so 2014 then! lol Any tips people have found on their travels there would be appreciated in any case

10-01-13, 09:32 PM	#6
Wildkid Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Isle of Man TT Well I'm planning on going next year but the ferry rates are horrendous , I think it's about £250 for a single bike

10-01-13, 09:32 PM	#7
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Isle of Man TT The bookings open mad sunday and payment is December, and most the sites are booked the same weekend Fyne Pioneer might have the powerboat spots left If you want to go to the IoM for racing this year try for the Manx or Southern __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

10-01-13, 09:36 PM	#9
minimorecambe Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Isle of Man TT Book your ferry tickets as soon as it ticket sales open. Usually just before / just after TT finishes. You may still be able to get on this years ferry is you are lucky. All tickets need to be paid for in full by February 28th 2013 so if people don't pay or forfeit their ticket (which a lot of people do as they pay their deposit and hope that they can get over there) then that space becomes available again. So have a look on that date and you may get a crossing Last edited by minimorecambe; 10-01-13 at 10:34 PM.

10-01-13, 10:13 PM	#10
Maverick9999 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Isle of Man TT ah great, just the snippet of info I was looking for! Any other tips would be greatly appreciated

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