If you can avoid weekend travel there is little problem. You don't need to book if you are not taking a vehicle on the ferry. I was able to book last week for 2 of us and a car for next week, though we did have to settle for the last ferry to the mainland on Saturday 10th July. I was also able to book B&B without difficulty. Nevertheless, Sue's advice is prudent and essential if you are travelling from afar. Iain Sinclair