The Steam Packet Company says it's seen a 2.8 per cent rise in TT passengers this year.
And the number of motorbikes travelling to the festival on ferries also saw an increase - up 6 per cent on last year.
Chief Executive Mark Woodward says in total the company brought more than 14,000 motorcycles and 36,500 passengers to TT 2017.
He says he's pleased with the rising numbers of fans wanting to come to the racing:
Thomas the Ramsey Cat supporting two charities this year
The most famous cat in Ramsey will fundraise for two charities this year.
Waves blast out Sea Terminal glass barriers
Coastal overtopping is bringing disruption to Douglas this lunchtime.
Southern local authority announces below-inflation rates rise
Arbory and Rushen Commissioners has announced a below-inflation rates rise for this year.
Laxey Promenade shut as waves wash onto road
The Department of Infrastructure says Laxey Promenade is now closed.
Ramsey roads shut because of coastal overtopping
The Department of Infrastructure says two roads in Ramsey have been closed because of coastal overtopping.
MHK writes to Post Office about bill-paying restrictions
An Onchan MHK says he's written to the Post Office after it announced restrictions on bill-paying at its outlets.
£7.7m cost by Manx Care staff sickness
Manx Care says staff sickness cost it £7.7 million last year.
30.5% hike to rates in Andreas
Andreas Commissioners say rates in their area will rise by more than 30 per cent this year.
