The range of food here was varied; it included favourite childrens options such as pasta, and dishes to suit vegetarian & gluten free diets. You are cancelling the following sailing(s): {{ sailing.getOriginName() }} to {{ sailing.getDestinationName() }} departing {{ Utils.dateFormat(sailing.getDate(), 'dddd D MMMM, YYYY') }}, {{IbpCms.paymentTravelInsuranceFlavourText}}, {{IbpCms.paymentNoTravelInsuranceWithGiftVouchers}}. You will be directed by the helpful crew on where to park. There was a TV with Foxtel, bedside tables with reading lamps and basically everything you could want from any hotel. That rumour about booking months in advance so you dont get stuck on the Apple Isle is true! 30h 19m HBA - PIT. We hope you book with us again soon. There is little space between cars, so one should be mindful when parking about opening car doors onto other cars. Remember to include the length of both the vehicle and towed unit together. Our family drove to Melbourne from Brisbane and put our caravan onto the Spirit of Tasmania. Light meals and snacks such as Ashgrove cheese platters and sandwiches were sold at the Lavender Cafe . The cages are stacked about 3 high with a permanent floor so if a dog wees it does not leak down to the kennels below it. Please try again later. I know boarding closes at 6.45. The ferry departs. Just in case peak hour traffic has a hiccup and you are delayed, possibly missing the boarding/ inspection timeframe. Come aboard and experience the joys of sailing for yourself. When the gates open, follow the blue line and board via the bow or up the sky bridge (you will be directed). This is what we carry. Documentation will be sent to your specified email address. {{booking.getDepartureDate(legOfJourney, 'h:mm A')}}, Arriving Please make sure you have filled in both password fields and that your password and confirm passwords match. The sites are tiered and very tight and when we were there everyone was tucked in sardine-like. Eating out doesnt have to be expensive if you keep your eyes peeled for special offers. It was a win for us both. Where are you coming from? Tip: motion sick pills are a must for the rough bass straits whether you have a bunk or not. Your model of vehicle is up to {{getEditableVehicleOptions().vehicle.heightInMetres | number: 2}}m high. Our twin ships depart both ports nightly as well as daily in peak season. {{passenger.passengerDetails.firstName}} {{passenger.passengerDetails.lastName}}, In a {{getAccommodationDisplayName(allocation.categoryCode, allocation.categoryName)}}, Refund due: {{ getSailing().refundableAmount | money }}, Oops, you must be travelling in order to make this booking, Remove {{detail.firstName}} {{detail.lastName}}, {{IbpCms.passengerDetailsInvalidPensionerNumber}}, Vehicle Registrations{{getSailingDisplay(LegOfJourney.Outbound)}}, Vehicle Registrations{{getSailingDisplay(LegOfJourney.Return)}}, {{Utils.convertNameCase(passenger.passengerDetails.title)}} {{Utils.convertNameCase(passenger.passengerDetails.firstName)}} {{Utils.convertNameCase(passenger.passengerDetails.lastName)}}, {{IbpCms.cabinAllocationBookSameForReturn}}. You can also take the Spirt of Tasmania ferry to Tasmania TT-Line Company On the decks, plenty of fresh air . When the vehicle booth has opened, please present your e-ticket to receive your boarding pass. We found the crew and attendants friendly, efficient and helpful. Very much looking forward to our holiday. Friendly staff, plenty Take your pillow when you have booked a cabin . Brett and I thoroughly enjoyed our romantic prelude to Tassie on board Spirit of Tasmania. Also the pizzas in the bar are very nice . Plus, eligible seniors are able to get discounted fares if they hold a Services Australia or Department of Veterans Affairs Pensioner Concession Card. We drove in peak time so would be quicker in the morning. You're ready to get started building your fare. If you have access to a kitchen, DIY breakfast, pack a picnic or cook up a quick pasta dinner. We are departing on 29/1/22 the same time as you did, all going well. On this same level is a tour area, souviners shop, games area, children pay area, theatre (movies, but they aren't the current ones on in the theatres, so don't expect the lastest releases) and info desk). You can keep track of your trips via your own private member page, update your profile and access exclusive members-only offers. To curate to the needs and wants of over-60s online and get members a better deal wherever possible through the power of our huge online community. Conditions of Carriage, Tasmanian Biosecurity Conditions, Privacy Policy, Select {{legOfJourney.toLowerCase()}} date, Select {{legOfJourney.toLowerCase()}} accommodation, {{IbpCms.accommodationSpiritTipCotSoldOut}}. Departing Devonport is just a matter of waiting your turn to go through the vehicle inspection. Our newsletter, and those from accommodation booking websites, will put great deals straight into your inbox. It was quite comfortable, with linen provided and our own shower & toilet. Also remember what on number deck your vehicle is parked as these decks are called separately when disembarking. The ship has one level with 3 meals areas: restaurants, bars, caf. Lunch could be as simple as supermarket rolls, ham, cheese and fruit, or find a free public barbecue. Spirit fare conditions apply,click herefor details. Hotel chains rewards programs, perks from your home or vehicle insurer, and membership benefits for organisations like the National Trust might also deliver nice surprises. With a wine in hand, we went for a stroll on the deck and took our first breath of clean sea air. Day travel is tiring and boring, especially for children. Watch for special rates too. The ferry departs from Port Melbourne in Victoria and arrives in Devonport in Tasmania during the day or overnight. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. If a week day l would plan on a earlier arrival than 7am. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 24 hour caravan storage at Melbourne Discovery Holiday Park, Boarding the Spirit of Tasmania was very organised. Head north on Tarleton St, East Devonport. But according to the Spirit of Tasmania booking page, the one-way price for a pensioner and a vehicle towing a caravan could range anywhere from $439 if you book more than six months in advance and $609 for bookings within the month. Recliner chairs are an option but not a good one if you want to sleep. You get two electronic keys and you can take your overnight bag into the cabin. Your cancellation has been successful. Oops, please fill in your departure date. Currently, the Federal Government offers rebates for eligible travellers under the Bass Strait Passenger Vehicle Equalisation Scheme, which covers part but not all of the trip. Our dog went into the onboard kennels and although he didn't particularly like going into the cage, he was fine the next day when we got him out. Eight years ago we packed up everything including the kitchen sink! Your policy number is {{getInsurancePolicyNumber()}}. Good news for cyclistsyou can take advantage of Tassies superb trails for as little as $19 on Spirit of Tasmania. Hubby and I were making the most of our holiday and decided to try the fine dining option available at Leatherwood Restaurant. Free parking is available at the Devonport terminal. Closing in {{callbackCloseDelayCounter}} seconds. We are travelling daytime. {{booking.getArrivalDate(legOfJourney, 'h:mm A')}}, Disembarking from Please contact individual operators for further information. You may take one carry-on bag or suitcase on board and leave the remainder of your luggage in your car. If something doesnt happen soon, Christmas caravanning travel will be lost to other states, resulting in millions of lost spending for the Tasmanian economy., The Passenger Vehicle Equalisation Scheme is meant to normalise the costs of travelling on the water as if it was part of the road network, with the government saving millions of dollars, as Bass Strait has been largely closed during Covid with border closures between Victoria and Tasmania, he said. We were very impressed with the ease of the whole procedure. Your vehicle cannot be accessed during the voyage so please take medication and other personal items with you. He asked me if I thought we needed a fishing license, as these were available at the tourist desk. Skip to main content. Refund Policy, and the full terms and conditions of each fare linked below. It was expensive but it was a great experience and we all enjoyed our return journey . The waves were perfect! The place to sleep is in an exclusive cabin (in fact it is the only way to travel). Please try again later. Great info guys. If I have time to spare I'll hang out somewhere more pleasant than in a traffic jam waiting to crowd a wharf. Take your car and pack it to the full, even better, pack it to the full coming back because the produce in Tasmania (I believe) is the best in Australia, hands down! {{passenger.passengerDetails.firstName}} {{passenger.passengerDetails.lastName}}, In a {{getAccommodationDisplayName(allocation.categoryCode, allocation.categoryName)}}, Refund due: {{ getSailing().refundableAmount | money }}, Oops, you must be travelling in order to make this booking, Remove {{detail.firstName}} {{detail.lastName}}, {{IbpCms.passengerDetailsInvalidPensionerNumber}}, Vehicle Registrations{{getSailingDisplay(LegOfJourney.Outbound)}}, Vehicle Registrations{{getSailingDisplay(LegOfJourney.Return)}}, {{Utils.convertNameCase(passenger.passengerDetails.title)}} {{Utils.convertNameCase(passenger.passengerDetails.firstName)}} {{Utils.convertNameCase(passenger.passengerDetails.lastName)}}, {{IbpCms.cabinAllocationBookSameForReturn}}. If you are coming from interstate or regional Victoria you do not need to go anywhere near the hustle and bustle of the Melbourne CBD. Accommodation and Spirit of Tasmania fares fluctuate with demand, so if you want to keep costs down avoid summer and school holidays. Nice! Our trip was in relatively calm conditions so we would say was comfortable. I am a member of the "Sailors Club"' (yes you can giggle) and that gives me access to even greater deals directly with the ship. Drive towards the vehicle booth. We enjoyed the experience. Driving your vehicle on board is easy and stress-free. Password and confirm password must be between 8-20 characters in length and. Starts at 60 is just for over-60s. Along the way you'll add passengers, any vehicles and accommodation. If something doesnt happen soon, Christmas caravanning travel will be lost to other states, resulting in millions of lost spending for the Tasmanian economy.. {{booking.getDisembarkTime(legOfJourney, 'h:mm A')}}, {{ fee.description }}: {{ fee.price | money:false }}. Mr GG and I had established there were four dining choices aboard the Spirit of Tasmania. For Mr GG its his surfboard, most holidays the surfboard and wetsuit stays at home. I can't help myself. {{getSelectedSailingProductName(legOfJourney)}} Terms & Conditions, Move {{Utils.convertNameCase(passenger.passengerDetails.firstName)}}, Conditions of Carriage, Tasmanian Biosecurity Conditions, Privacy Policy, Specific needs and assistance requirement form, Departing {{booking.getDepartureDate(legOfJourney, 'dddd D MMMM')}}, {{ getSailingTotalPriceText(legOfJourney) }}, Departing Your travel insurance purchase was not successfully processed. Skip to main content. With this in mind, a few tips for travelling on the Spirit: Once you reach Devonport youll be off the boat quickly (once our parking station was called and we made our way to the car we were off the boat within 15minutes). All kennels were very clean, well ventilated with a permanent water bowl. We wandered around the gift shop but decided we would buy presents on our return trip. *Would 7am arrival be okay? , The government must act quickly to save Christmas for many local caravan park operators who are already struggling to survive and whose pipeline bookings are much softer than they should be for this time of year., Up to $480 each way for an eligible passenger vehicle towing a caravan. The food selection was varied, plentiful and fresh, there was unlimited soft drink and tea & coffee until 9.30pm. (Check-in opens between 1.5 hours to 2.5 hours prior to departure and closes strictly 45 minutes before the scheduled departure time.). 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