The ferry company
Steam Packet's
2026 TT sailings went on sale on Monday 19th May 2025 at 0830 hours local time.
We are live now for 2026 TT bookings. More information is available towards the bottom of this page.
Time TBC but probably 0930 hours
The TT Legacy Lap where you can ride the mountain course on your own bike in convoy (TBC)
Time TBC (probably 0930 hours)
Roads Closed
Time TBC
Solo Morning Warm Up - 1 Lap
Be Aware
These dates will be subject to change at short notice due to external elements such as the weather.
Do factor this into any decisions you make about your stay.
What about getting to the Isle of Man?
Two choices - you can either book
the Steam Packet ferry
or fly. We did read about a group of fans from Norway who hired their own ship!
When can I Book a Ferry?
There is always huge demand for the ferries and if this is your travel choice then you need to book this as soon as they are available.
When will the 2026 Ferry Tickets be Available?
The 2026 tickets went on sale Monday 19th May 2025 at 0830 local time. More information available
here
.
What about Flights?
Flights are normally much easier to book and direct flights are generally available from:
Belfast
Birmingham
Bristol
Dublin
Edinburgh
Liverpool
London City, Gatwick & Heathrow
Manchester
What about Transport from the Airport?
Public transport or a taxi are your main options.
The airport has
its own pages
devoted to this.
If you plan to use a bus then take a look at
this website
which shows the location of all the buses on the island and is updated every 10 seconds. You can see where your bus is.
Accommodation
With over 45,000 people flocking to the island for the TT, accommodation becomes tricky and potentially very expensive. Hotels and B&Bs are always in very short supply (often booked a year in advance).
A significant alternative is camping if you want to bring your own gear and there are a number of campsites available.
Also available, and becoming much more popular, is pre-erected camping and glamping where companies provide everything for you.
We are such a company and have been doing this since 2009 both in the UK and across Europe covering F1, MotoGP and now the TT (since 2018).
You will enjoy the most relaxing and hassle free Isle of Man TT ever by staying with us in our lovely pre-pitched camping tent or luxurious glamping accommodation including cosy cabins. Let us be your raceside home from home!
