TT visitors up, says Steam Packet

Tue, 14 Jun 2011

Over 10,000 bikes were brought to the Island during TT fortnight.

The Steam Packet Company has revealed its passenger figures for this year's TT.

The number of bikes coming to the Island increased by 5.5% compared to 2010.

Meanwhile passenger numbers increased by 6.7%, to almost 34,000.

The operator says it was able to transport over 4000 passengers a day.

As well as the normal Manannan and Ben my Chree services, the Steam Packet also had P&O Express services running between the Island and Larne.