The Steam Packet Company have released new figures of the Manxman's passenger numbers.
The ferry operator said that there were 68,971 people who travelled in Quarter 1 of this year, compared to 56,835 in 2023.
Freight services saw a 7% increase, carrying 103, 973 meters of essential freight compared to 96,508 last year.
The Manxman has over 45% of passengers booked between Heysham and Douglas this TT week.
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