trickymicky Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 For once, everything organised for the Manx Classic- ferry booked months ago. Had a letter this morning- Steam Packet Co has 'revised' our sailng times due to 'ongoing technical problems with the vessel'(really inspires confidence about even going!) Now we arrive just in time for signing on - providing the boat's not delayed/breaks down, effectively losing nearly a day. If thats not bad enough, try contacting them, you just sit in a queue for hours, on a national rate call, adding to their profits. E mails ignored of course. Has anyone got any sense out of these cowboys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpa3 Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Some things never change. Fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellonmelug Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 Cheer up ! you only have to use Steam Packet once a year. Can you imagine having to use them on a regular basis , such as some of the companies on the island Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fargone Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 Should be renamed Costa Packet from my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitley Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Naa its the Steam Racket Co. Good luck Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickymicky Posted August 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Thanks, last one this year.Its the only 'holiday ' the missus has, and its wearing a bit thin after 28 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpa3 Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Herded onto (into) Steam Packet Ferry for one week in the IOM or two weeks all inclusive in Spain for the same price? Yes, it does wear a bit thin after a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overthehill Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 A mate of mine hired a helicopter between 4 of them and flew to the IOM during TT week - it was cheaper than the IOM Steam make-a-Packet Co ! if you just want to go and watch the TT/MGP etc its worth looking at chartering a light aircraft - it really is cheaper. Can you imagine having to use them on a regular basis , such as some of the companies on the island the companies (and a lot of individuals) who live there do so for a very good reason - the money they save from the taxman more than pays for their ferry bills!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpa3 Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 the companies (and a lot of individuals) who live there do so for a very good reason - the money they save from the taxman more than pays for their ferry bills!! Still doesn't make the experience any better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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