Spirit of Tasmania
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Yes. To complete your booking please fill in your travel details in the panel on the left hand side and click 'go'.
Yes. We have a limited number of kennels available on each sailing for $22 per pet per voyage. Please note, all dogs entering Tasmania are subject to quarantine entry conditions and must be treated for Hydatid Tape Worm within 14 days prior to entering Tasmania. For further information call the Dogs to Tasmania Info Line on 1800 684 215.
When you book an infant online, a cot is automatically booked. Our cots are specifically designed to fit in our cabins and are provided at no extra cost. The only thing you need to bring is linen for the cot.
Child fares apply to children aged between 3 and 15. Infants are under three years of age and travel free of charge. However, you need to include infants in your booking.
Vacancies for Spirit of Tasmania jobs are handled through the Business Employment Centre. For more information, visit findstaff.biz or call (03) 6420 7777.
Yes, Spirit of Tasmania travel insurance may be purchased through Mondial. For a quote or more information, visit travel insurance.
The trip on board Spirit of Tasmania takes approximately 9-11 hours. On days of single sailings, the voyage takes 11 hours. On days of double sailings, the voyage takes 9 hours.
Yes. However if you are not a passenger on the ship, you will need to book through our Freight department. Higher rates apply as the advertised fare only applies to cars accompanying passengers. Request a freight quote using our form.
No, the Spirit of Tasmania service from Sydney to Devonport (Tasmania) ceased operation in 2006. Spirit of Tasmania operates two ships which sail between Melbourne and Devonport, departing both locations most nights.
No, you must book same number of people over and back. However, you can make two separate bookings if the numbers are different.
No, the names of passengers on return bookings need to be the same for both the departing and returning legs. If the names of the passengers differ in each direction, please make two bookings.
To view or make an amendment to an existing booking, go to manage existing booking. If you want to add a passenger to your booking and they are not required to be booked into the same cabin type, a new booking may be made. To cancel a booking that requires a refund (Flexi fares only), please call us.
We recommend checking with the rental car company before booking as restrictions may apply to vehicles travelling on Spirit of Tasmania.
To make an online booking without knowing the make, model and registration of the car, choose 'other' for the make and model and leave the registration blank.
Check-in commences 2.5 hours prior to departure with the final check in 45 minutes prior to departure. Please make sure you check in more than 45 minutes prior to departure to avoid being refused carriage and possibly forfeiting your fare.
Yes, photo ID such as a drivers license is required to check in.
When you present your ticket at the point of check in, you will receive a boarding pass and a ship directory with your cabin number and key card/s.
The gates open 2.5 hours prior to departure and boarding starts 1.5 hours prior to departure. Please note, there is limited council parking available prior to boarding at Station Pier (Port Melbourne).
Yes, all drivers board in their vehicle with their passengers. The Spirit of Tasmania wharf crew will direct you when loading and advise where to park on board.
We cannot guarantee priority with loading or unloading due to load demands and operational procedures. On a regular crossing, discharge of vehicles is completed within 90 minutes of the vessel tying up.
Yes, smoking is permitted in designated outside areas of the ship.
Yes, shared cabins can be booked with other passengers online.
Yes, mobile phones work most of the way during the voyage. There is also a pay phone available on board.
No. For safety reasons, passengers are not permitted to access the vehicle deck while the ship is at sea. Spirit of Tasmania crew perform regular checks on pets during the crossing.
No. For safety reasons, passengers are not allowed on the vehicle deck during the voyage.
No. You are able to get married on board but you will need to organise your own celebrant. This needs to be advised on or before booking.
Women who are 36 weeks pregnant or less may travel on the ship. Women who are between 36 and 38 weeks pregnant at the time of travel may only travel on Spirit of Tasmania with written approval from their doctor. Women who are 38 weeks pregnant or more are not permitted to travel.
Yes. For information on public transport services in Tasmania, visit Tourism On Board during your sailing. Or for timetables and other information before your sailing, please contact Redline Coaches or TassieLink Coaches.
Your cabin contains bed linen, towels and soap. We recommend taking personal toiletries, medication and clothing items in an overnight bag. If you are travelling with an infant, a cot has automatically been booked for you. However, you will need to bring linen for the cot.
If you have a vehicle, lock it inside. For security reasons there is no access to vehicles during the voyage. If you are travelling without a vehicle you are restricted to placing two items only on the baggage trolley.
All cabins on Spirit of Tasmania have linen provided including sheets, doonas, pillows and towels. If you are travelling with an infant, you will need to bring linen for the cot (cot is provided free of charge). Passengers in Ocean Recliners are provided with pillows and blankets.
No. Spirit of Tasmania provides tie downs for motorbikes. Our experienced wharf crew will also secure the bikes.
Fresh fruit and vegetables, fresh fish products, plants or plant parts and anything carrying soil cannot be taken into Tasmania. For more information see Department of Primary Industries and Water (Tasmania) or phone the quarantine hotline on 13 13 68.
No. If you're travelling from Tasmania, the only thing you can't take into Victoria is weeds. For more information, visit Quarantine Domestic or call the Department of Primary Industries (Victoria) on 13 61 86.
Yes. However, gas bottles that are not connected to a motorhome or campervan must be declared at check in. They will be placed on a trolley for the voyage. You will be issued with a receipt, which must be handed in on arrival when collecting the gas bottle. Gas bottles do not need to be emptied.
All jerry cans must be empty and dry of residual fuel before they can be carried on the ship.
There are no locker facilities available at either terminal. Luggage must not be left unattended anywhere at the terminals at any time. Southern Cross Station in Melbourne has locker storage facilities and is approximately 10 minutes by light rail from Station Pier.
No. Spirit of Tasmania has a medical attendant travelling on all crossings who is available to provide assistance in an emergency situation. If you have any special medical needs, please ensure you make contact with us at least 48 hours prior to departure.
Yes. We have wheelchair accessible cabins and recliners available. To book, please call us on 1800 634 906 to ensure your needs are individually addressed. For further information on our wheelchair accessible cabins or recliners, please visit accommodation.
Yes. The ship's electrical sockets operate at 230 volts and 60 Hertz which may cause some items to run quicker than when connected to mains power. However, most modern electrical appliances are manufactured to operate on a voltage between 220-250 volts and 50/60 Hertz which are suitable for the ship's power. If you are travelling with medical equipment, visit the pursers desk after boarding to have your equipment checked by the ship's electrician.
Yes. If any of your travelling party have any special dietary requirements, please call us on 1800 634 906 at least 48 hours prior to sailing.
No. However, there is a range of food available for purchase on board. Spirit of Tasmania offers a restaurant and eatery for different tastes and budgets. There is also a range of bars to enjoy on board.
On night sailings, the Seasons Restaurant is open from 6.30pm until 10pm (11pm on days of double sailings). On day sailings, lunch is available between 11.30am and 3.30pm.
No, it is not possible to pre-book a table at Seasons. To reserve a table for dinner, book at the restaurant after boarding the ship.
Yes. Waves Eatery on Deck 7 opens at 5.30am for continental, self-service breakfast. We also have breakfast packs to purchase on board which can be taken with you off the ship.
On days of single sailings, Waves Eatery is open until 9.30pm and Seasons Restaurant, until 10pm. The bars close at midnight on days of single sailings (subject to weather conditions). Please note, bars may close earlier depending on passenger numbers.
All cabins are equipped with private bathroom facilities. Shower facilities are not available for passengers travelling on Day Tickets or in Ocean Recliners.
There are ATM's on board the ships but these are only functional whilst in port. All major credit cards are accepted on board Spirit of Tasmania and in the terminals.
Yes. Both Spirit of Tasmania ships have an internet kiosk on board which is operational throughout the entire voyage. If you're travelling with a laptop and have a NextG wireless card, you will also be able to access the internet via your laptop.
