Are carers entitled to book a pensioner fare?

A pensioner fare is only offered to a carer meeting the following criteria: The person they care for must be a recipient and holder of an Australian pensioner concession card. The carer must travel on the same booking with the pensioner they care for. A carer is entitled to the pensioner fare providing they are not a professional carer. A carer travelling with a TPI pensioner card holder is entitled to the discount. You can read further information about Pensioner Eligibility here

Who is NOT entitled to book a pensioner fare?

Healthcare card holders are not entitled to the pensioner fare. Senior card holders are not entitled to the pensioner fare. Students who are listed on their parent’s pensioner concession card are not eligible for the pensioner fare as they do not have their own CRN number. Students must apply for their own low income card which is equivalent to a healthcare card. Companion card holders are not entitled to a pensioner fare as it is a service card only (such as use on public transport or entry into attractions). Exceptional circumstances card holders are not entitled to the pensioner fare. You can read further information about Pensioner Eligibility here

Who is entitled to a pensioner fare?

Pensioner fares are only applicable to holders of an Australian pensioner concession card, as pictured and issued by Centrelink or Veterans Affairs. If you book a sailing on a pensioner fare, please have your Australian pensioner concession card ready at time of check in. The following conditions apply to be entitled to book a pensioner fare: The card expiry date must be valid at the time of travel and must be presented upon check-in. Failure to present a valid card will require the pensioner fare to be upgraded to an adult fare with any price difference required to be paid at time of upgrade. If the concession card has a dependant adult named on the card, both persons named on the card are entitled to book a pensioner fare. The pensioner who is travelling must travel with the card. Pensioner fares are subject to availability and can only be booked if available. The following exceptions apply regardless of pensioner availability and if when booking online, no pensioner fares are available, please call our Customer Contact Centre on 1800 884 305 for further assistance. Recipients of a totally and permanently incapacitated pension (TPI) Recipients of extreme disablement adjustment pension (EDA) You can read further information about Pensioner Eligibility here

Are carers entitled to book a pensioner fare?

A pensioner fare is only offered to a carer meeting the following criteria: The person they care for must be a recipient and holder of an Australian Pensioner Concession Card. The carer must travel on the same booking with the pensioner they care for. A carer is entitled to the pensioner fare providing they are not a professional carer. A carer travelling with a TPI pensioner card holder is entitled to the discount. You can read further information about Pensioner Eligibility here

Who is NOT entitled to book a pensioner fare?

Healthcare Card holders are not entitled to the pensioner fare. Senior Card holders are not entitled to the pensioner fare. Students who are listed on their parent’s pensioner concession card are not eligible for the pensioner fare as they do not have their own CRN number. Students must apply for their own low-income card which is equivalent to a Healthcare Card. Companion Card holders are not entitled to a pensioner fare as it is a service card only (such as use on public transport or entry into attractions). Exceptional Circumstances Card holders are not entitled to the pensioner fare. You can read further information about Pensioner Eligibility here

Who IS entitled to book a pensioner fare?

Pensioner fares are only applicable to holders of an Australian Pensioner Concession Card issued by Centrelink or Veterans Affairs. If you book a sailing on a pensioner fare, please have your Australian Pensioner Concession Card ready at time of check-in. The following conditions apply to be entitled to book a pensioner fare: The card expiry date must be valid at the time of travel and must be presented upon check-in. Failure to present a valid card will require the pensioner fare to be upgraded to an adult fare with any price difference required to be paid at time of upgrade. If the Concession Card has a dependant adult named on the card, both persons named on the card are entitled to book a pensioner fare. The pensioner who is travelling must travel with the card. Pensioner fares are subject to availability and can only be booked if available. The following exceptions apply regardless of pensioner availability and if when booking online, no pensioner fares are available, please call our customer contact centre on 1800 884 305 for further assistance. Recipients of a Totally and Permanently Incapacitated pension (TPI) Recipients of Extreme Disablement Adjustment pension (EDA) You can read further information about Pensioner Eligibility here

Fare structure

Discover the Perfect Spirit of Tasmania fare structure for Your Journey. Flexible Options to Suit Every Traveller’s Needs and Budget.

Choosing a fare that suits

Our fare types

We all know life has an uncanny way of disrupting our plans at the most inopportune times. That’s why we offer a choice of three fares, each with its own varying degree of flexibility, so that if those last-minute emergencies arise, you don’t have to miss out on your holiday.

Flexi

Free online and phone amendments

100% refundable up to 24 hours after the scheduled departure

Amazing benefits for everyone

Spirit

Free online amendments

25% cancellation fee more than 7 days prior to departure

Amazing benefits for everyone

Red hot

Free online amendments

75% cancellation fee more than 24 hours prior to departure

Amazing benefits for everyone

Fare variables

Travelling on certain dates and at certain times can influence the price of your fare.

Day and night

With a day ticket, you’re free to wander the ship with no specific seat allocation. While sailing at night, you’ll have a cabin or a recliner to retire to for a cozy night’s sleep.

Low and high season

Seasonal popularity affects fare prices, with higher costs during peak travel periods and more affordable options in the low season. Planning your trip around these trends can help you secure better deals and flexibility.

Cancellations and amendments

Amendment fees do not apply if the amendment is made via My Booking. Online amendments and cancellations are available up to 3 hours prior to your scheduled departure time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions on fares?

Find answers to frequently asked questions on different Spirit of Tasmania fares.

No, you cannot book this as a return booking. However, you can make two separate bookings if the date is the same for each departure.

Bookings and amendments handled by our customer contact centre and terminal services team incur a $10 booking fee and a $50 amendment fee. These fees are non-refundable when making online amendments and cancellations that result in a refund due. For more information, refer to the Terms and Conditions of Refund here

Multiple payment options are available online. You can pay the remaining balance of your booking using a credit card or with a valid Spirit of Tasmania gift voucher.

Online bookings can be paid with Spirit of Tasmania gift voucher or credit card. Card Payment Fees apply. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB credit cards. Card Payment Fees Card payment fees apply to card payment transactions made online and via the Customer Contact Centre. Please view this page for a breakdown of fees associated with different cards. Alternatively you can pay via Eftpos at Spirit of Tasmania Terminals.

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.

A pensioner fare is only offered to a carer meeting the following criteria:

The person they care for must be a recipient and holder of an Australian pensioner concession card.
The carer must travel on the same booking with the pensioner they care for.
A carer is entitled to the pensioner fare providing they are not a professional carer.
A carer travelling with a TPI pensioner card holder is entitled to the discount.