Ferry crossing Isle of Man TT 2024

The first video of my Isle of Man TT ferry crossing on the steam packet ferry from Liverpool to Douglas
#isleofmantt
The Steam Packet Ferry is operated by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, the world’s oldest continually operating passenger shipping company, established in 1830. The company provides ferry services between the Isle of Man and ports in England, Ireland, and Northern Ireland.
Key vessels in the fleet include:
1. Manannan
Type: High-speed catamaran.
Size: Approximately 96 meters in length.
Capacity: Up to 850 passengers and 200 vehicles.
Speed: Capable of speeds around 35 knots.
Features: Comfortable seating lounges, a café, and a duty-free shop. This vessel primarily operates during the summer months on routes to Liverpool and occasionally to Belfast or Dublin.
2. Ben-my-Chree
Type: Conventional roll-on/roll-off ferry.
Size: 125 meters in length.
Capacity: Accommodates around 630 passengers and over 275 vehicles.
Speed: Travels at a service speed of about 19 knots.
Features: Onboard cabins, restaurant, lounges, and a shop. It operates year-round, primarily serving the Douglas (Isle of Man) to Heysham (Lancashire, UK) route.
3. Mannxman (coming soon)
A new vessel currently being built to replace the Ben-my-Chree. This modern ship promises enhanced passenger comfort, efficiency, and sustainability.
The Steam Packet vessels are known for being a vital link between the Isle of Man and surrounding regions, supporting tourism, commerce, and daily travel needs. They also play a key role during the famous Isle of Man TT motorcycle races, transporting thousands of visitors and bikes to the island.

[@MajorHazzard]

Man,great video but it really shows what age I am, because my pals and I went in 1968. If you had ,say more than half a gallon of petrol,the loading staff pumped it out to about half a gallon. Then, believe it or not they pushed 4 bikes side by side onto a cargo not and slowly took up the slack with the deck crane and hoisted them aboard, and did the reverse in Douglas (IOM). There was a garage in Douglas near the end of the pier that everybody had to use- owner must have made a fortune. Anyway it was a glorious time, and this video brought back nice memories, so thanks for sharing.

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Wow thanks for the comment mate, it’s great to hear stories from years gone by 🙏

[@ridingthephilippines]

Nice Video, thanks for sharing your travels.

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Thanks for watching 👌👍🏻

[@johnbellamy6449]

been to the isle of man many times .that boat Mananan is the latest newest i think . you are bringing back many happy memories . look forward to your next installments ,enjoy yourself .

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Thanks buddy yea love it here, it’s my 4th visit so far

[@majorminor3367]

Mannanan has been owned by IOMSPC since 2008. The new ferry Manxman was delivered in 2023 but operates from Heysham.

[@mr.145]

Was on the new Manxman last week..its great.

[@nuttyoncrypto9863]

Nice video .thanks for sharing

[@theflyingyetti_666]

No problem

[@ZionAutomotiveLogistics]

Great video thanks for sharing, we always take a few over in our vans but nice to see how it’s done on the bikes.

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Thanks for your nice comment buddy

[@IR_agri]

Great video! I have been waiting for this! Great to see the racing shorts. I went from heysham on the ben.

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Thanks mate

[@dozerblade]

I went in 1980, they sucked out the petrol if you had too much, and we were shitting ourselves in case they were going to crane the bikes on, but we were ok in the end. left Liverpool at 11pm arrived 3.30 am toilets on the ferry were swamped, no where to sit except on the floor in the alley, well overloaded.

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Glad it’s not that bad anymore

[@ManxAndy]

Welcome to our wonderful island…..enjoy the TT…👍👌🇮🇲ps always try mixing up dates for travel….going late boats coming back on overnights etc…..saves a fortune, as you found out……👍👌🇮🇲

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Thank you! 😃

[@Stickleback]

ive been waiting for these videos, cheers

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Thanks buddy, got a few more to go 😃

[@robertsyer]

Nice video! Curious - what camera are you using? Just picked up a chinmount and debating on which camera to get. The quality on yours is SOLID. Cheers!

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Thanks mate, GoPro 11, quality is good, battery life is crap. I take 3 batteries and a usb charger when out and about

[@thepeakybiker]

We need to meet up when your back Have a great time at the TT

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Yea definitely meet to mate 👍🏻

[@davidwilliams3743]

Was that the Sunday before a bank holiday Monday. ..?

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Yes mate

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Looking forward to this. Last time there for me was 2015 but I did a non TT visit and my mate who had never done it still loved riding those roads. Even marshalled on my last visit and as you know the speeds they do are unbelievable.

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Think I was there in 2015 as well 👍🏻

[@rottieman347]

One good reason for me not to go to the TT. Sardines in a tin box with bits of baler twine to secure £20,000 bike. Thanks for the video. Hope you have a great time

[@theflyingyetti_666]

It looks worse than it is. Don’t let that put you off. You can strap your own bike they don’t mind

[@darrenpalmer8695]

Liverpool always gets bad press as people thrive on it and altho it has its problems what city doesnt.If you ever want a tour of Liverpool and its surrounding area then i will gladly show you around ,i guarantee it can be a very friendly and interesting city.

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Well it did look nice the little bit I seen 👍🏻

[@phillsmith-i7f]

I’m from liverpool and love it. But anyone travelling to the Isle of Man from Liverpool , please don’t leave your bike out waiting for the ferry. There’s literally a couple of gangs who come out at TT time waiting to rob your bike if you travel from far and park your bike at hotels while you wait for your boat. Hope this helps someone 😔.

[@allanhughes7859]

Its all great stuff went last year same sort of thing took the bull by the horns and just went with me mate GREAT GREAT TIME HAD BY ALL Sadly me mate passed this year so decided not to go this year as a mark of respect but he probably would have said you ass just go but found it hard to do so !!! Will be there again next year nothing like it if you are into bikes in any way at all Hope you have a great time which you will trust me Ride safe and ride as fast as you can but being safe THATS WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT IS IT NOT ??

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Sorry to hear about your loss. I bet he would want you to still go ❤️

[@allanhughes7859]

Just as a point of interest I got all wobbly last year and a chap on the boat said to me if that happens just grab the tank with your knees as hard as you can and it all comes right so on exiting the boat I did what he said and guess what it works Rode all the way to the docks fully laden and when getting on the boat it all went wobbly ???????? so there you go a good bit of advice grab the tank with your legs /knees and all will be well !!!!!!!!!!!

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Will try that next time 👍🏻

[@Maria-qr7fn]

Why would you be stabbed !!!😮 That’s more likely to happen in the Midlands I thought 😊

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Sorry meant to say shot 😆

[@allanhughes7859]

Last comment sorry but I went last year on a G.S. never again the only bike that ever let me down so in my humble opinion get rid as fast as you can fella if you love it just ignore my comment and sorry for making the comment in the first place !!

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Mines been fine for the past 4 years of ownership. 🤞

[@Maria-qr7fn]

I was only joking wobbly legs 😂😂

[@theflyingyetti_666]

I took it as a joke 😄❤️

[@mcentertainmentiom]

if u want a cool campsite out west shout us at Michael United football club in Kirk Michael! £10 per person per night, wash and shower and kitchen and a bar inn the evening! all u need!

[@theflyingyetti_666]

I ended up at a site, yours sounds awesome, hope to see you next year. I might come over for the Manx this year, assume you’re open for that ?