The Spirit Of Tasmania

Spirit Of Tasmania Fares

The Melbourne to Tasmania offers a range of fares and accommodation options and caters for all travelers. Fares are determined by several criteria.

1) How Are You Traveling?

What a great way to enjoy a unique Australian vacation by bringing along your very own vehicle and boarding this searoad transport ferry.

It is as simple as drive on board and then drive off into your Tasmanian adventure at the other end.

• Are you transporting your vehicle?
• What sort is it?
• How long is it?

You can also transport your accommodation as well, perhaps your own RV or a hired one or tow your own caravan on board. Fares can be found on the official Spirit of Tasmania website here, https://www.spiritoftasmania.com.au/sailing-fares

Check out the official website for easy step by step instructions on how to board your vehicle/s

2) Your Accommodation Options On Board The Spirit

• Do you require Accommodation?
  If so do you want a Private Cabin or Shared Cabin?
  

If you prefer a cabin option the ship has 222 cabins providing a selection of options from Delux through to  shared cabins. All have private bathroom facilities.

• More budget travel - Do you wish to travel during the day or overnight?

The comfortable ocean recliner Spirit of Tasmania provides is a low cost alternative. These recliners are situated in a private lounge surrounded by floor to ceiling panoramic windows.

Features include:

• Swipe card access
• Individual reading lights
• Foot rest
• Luggage racks (not lockable)
• Blankets and pillows

These provide a cost effective way to travel across the Strait.

A unique day trips from Melbourne travel experience you and your family will never forget could be to purchase a Daytrip sailing ticket. You travel throughout the day leaving Melbourne early in the morning and arriving somewhere between 9 -11 hours later in Devenport that night.

For more information on the cost of this accommodation option just follow the link here, https://www.spiritoftasmania.com.au/sailing-fares

And whilst you are checking that out you might like to check out some of the Touring Suggestions you could enjoy on your holiday on the 'Apple Isle'. Like what you see? Book your Tours Online as well for convenience.

What To Do When On Board The Spirit

So here you are sailing across Bass Strait off on your adventure to explore Tasmania.

You Are Hungry and Thirsty and Want Some Fun

Tasmania is world famous for its cheeses and wines and other amazing delicacies and the ship provides an amazing selection for you to enjoy. There are several on board ways to do this.

• On board the Tasmanian Market Kitchen is a self service buffet style eatery with fresh salads, hot and cold meals and delicious desserts. Plenty of drinks to choose from from wines to cold soft drinks.
• You can also choose from The Pantry, offering sandwiches, quick snacks etc. You can stock up on a selection of Tassie wines and souvenirs.
• There are several bars to enjoy on board
  
  - Bar 7,  a cosy and comfortable, modern and intimate bar
  - The Terrace Lounge Bar with flat-screen TV's - serving Pizza and Paninis
  - The Top Deck Lounge with deck chairs, outside deck and astro turf
  

To pass the time away whist you are sailing the Spirit has 2 new Cinemas that have multiple screenings showing the latest in movies.

For the kids whilst you relax there is the fun games arcade, sure to keep the kids amused for several hours and is conveniently located near the Top Deck Lounge.

Pets And The Spirit Of Tasmania

Your pet can travel very comfortably on board the ferry securely and comfortably housed in one of the ship's kennels. Fresh water is provided and ongoing and regular checks are made to make sure that it is comfortable.

For security reasons you are not allowed to visit during the journey.

Tips and Suggestions To Make Sure Your Journey Is Enjoyable

• You can be dropped off at the Station Street terminal however please note that there is limited parking for friends or relatives to see you off
  
• The trip across Bass Strait takes approximately 9 - 11 hours
• Photo I.D. such as a driver's license is required to check in
• Passports are not required to cross The Strait
• Gates are open 2 - 5 hours prior to sailing
• Boarding starts 1 - 5 hrs prior to departure
• Drives board the searoad ferry in their vehicles along with any of their passengers
• There is a wharf crew who will direct you when loading and when on board, where to park
• Lock your vehicle once on board
• If you are traveling without a vehicle restrict your luggage to just 2 items only for the baggage trolly
• There are no locker facilities at Station Pier nor at the Devenport terminal. If you need to store luggage there are lockers at Southern Cross Station back in the Melbourne CBD
  

How To Get To Station Pier

If driving then simply fill in your details and follow Google Maps directions.

Friends who are dropping you off have limited spaces to park their vehicles. Most of these metre parking so it may be advisable to say your good byes quickly.

The Yarra Tram, Route 109 travels from the City down to Station Pier at Port Melbourne, you can hop on board at any of these stops and use a Myki card.

Yarra Tram Route 109 At The Station Pier Stop

And of course there is the convenient Melbourne Taxi Service - if traveling in a group this makes for an economical way to reach the searoad ferry terminal.

For more extensive information, travel booking enquiries and anything else you want to know before you head on off on your Tasmania Holiday - or if you are coming over from Tasmania to explore the other states of Australia, visit the Spirit of Tasmania's official website

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