Check-in and Boarding
Check-in commences 2.5 hours prior to your scheduled departure time and closes 45 minutes before your departure. Vehicle access to the Spirit of Tasmania terminal in Geelong is not available until 2.5 hours prior to the scheduled departure time. Boarding of vehicles and passengers commences 1.5 hours prior to your scheduled departure time. Please make sure you check in more than 45 minutes prior to departure to avoid being refused carriage and possibly forfeiting your fare. For further details on check-in and boarding visit spiritoftasmania.com.au/sailing-fares/boarding-information.
Prohibited Items
It is an offence to take the items below on to passenger decks and any breach may result in substantial penalties, confiscation or cancellation of travel. If you plan to carry dangerous goods in your vehicle, please ensure you have submitted the appropriate declaration form 24 hours prior to travel.**
- Firearms & Ammunition
- Weapons & Imitation Weapons
- Dangerous or Hazardous Goods
- Explosive/Flammable Substances
Due to Tasmania’s biosecurity regulations the following items cannot be brought into Tasmania and must be declared and/or disposed of prior to boarding. Fines apply for non-compliance.
All passengers and vehicles are subject to security screening. Passengers may refuse to be screened but those who refuse are prohibited to board Spirit of Tasmania.***
- Fruit & Veg
- Plants
- Fish
**If you are planning to carry pistols, rifles, shotguns, spear guns, fishing spears, bows, spears or any items of a similar nature, please download and submit the Firearm and ammunition declaration form or the Firearm and ammunition (exemptions) declaration form for events. For conditions relating to the carriage of hazardous liquids including cleaning spirits, please refer to our Carriage of Dangerous Goods.
***To ensure you are fully informed of biosecurity regulations please visit dpipwe.tas.gov.au/biosecurity-tasmania or call 1800 684 215 for further information. Alcohol is also prohibited from entering the passenger decks and should be left in your vehicle or checked in with your luggage.
What to take on board
Every cabin on board Spirit of Tasmania contains bedding, linen, towels and soap. For passengers travelling with an infant in a ‘Cot provided’ cabin, you will need to bring your own linen for the cot. If you are travelling with a vehicle, you may take one carry-on bag or suitcase with personal toiletries, medication and clothing on board and leave the remainder of your luggage in your car. If you are travelling without a vehicle, you may check in two bags or suitcases and take one carry-on bag or suitcase on board. The carry-on baggage allowance is one medium bag or suitcase with the maximum dimensions of 66cm x 46.5cm x 27.5cm. No weight restrictions apply.
Travelling with a Pet?
Dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, some birds, chickens and ducks may travel on Spirit of Tasmania. Our kennels are located on ventilated decks. Fresh water is supplied and regular checks are performed on pets throughout the sailing. Bedding is not provided. For safety reasons, passengers are not permitted to access the vehicle decks to visit pets while at sea. We strongly recommend booking a kennel. If you have not yet booked a kennel, you can add one to your booking via spiritoftasmania.com.au/my-booking. All dogs entering Tasmania are subject to biosecurity entry conditions.  All dogs must be treated for hydatid tapeworm within 14 days prior to entering Tasmania and checked for ticks. Passengers travelling with dogs need to present a printed and signed Declaration by Owner or Importer for the entry of Dogs into Tasmania prior to boarding.
In addition to the signed declaration, passengers will need to carry documentary evidence showing that their dog has been treated for hydatid tapeworm within 14 days prior to entering Tasmania.
For more information call the Dogs to Tasmania Hotline on 1800 684 215.
Refer to the FAQs at spiritoftasmania.com.au/pets to ensure your pet can travel on board.
Travelling with a Boat?
If you are taking your boat to Tasmania, please ensure you are informed of the local rules and conditions by visiting mast.tas.gov.au
Travelling with dangerous goods
Restrictions apply to the carriage of dangerous goods on board including:
-Jerry Cans and boat fuel containers
-Carriage of LPG cylinders (incl. gas bottles)
-Carriage of cylinders (air, compressed, scuba etc)
Please refer to our Carriage of Dangerous Goods Policy. TT-Line Company Pty Ltd will refuse passage to those who do not comply with this policy.
Further information
Please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) at spiritoftasmania.com.au/customer-support/faqs or call our friendly Customer Contact Centre on 1800 634 906 (in Australia) or +61 3 6419 9320 (International) Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm (Sunday closed).
Fare Conditions
Spirit of Tasmania fare rules vary depending on the type of fare purchased (Flexi fare, Spirit fare, Red Hot fare).
Bookings can be amended or cancelled online up to 3 hours prior to the scheduled departure time via My Booking.
Amendment fees only apply for assisted amendments via our Customer Contact Centre or visiting our terminal check-in desk.
Read more about our Fare Conditions here.
Conditions of Carriage
Read more about our Conditions of Carriage here.