Hopefully at that hour of the morning it shouldn't take us more than hour. more. {{getDealDetails(getAppliedDeal()).shortDescription}}, {{getDealDetails(code).shortDescription}}, {{payment.insurance.quote.label}} - Travel insurance premium = {{ payment.insurance.quote.price | money}}. Once on board we made our way to our cabin. A single reclining chair is free to book, while cabins range from about $100 for shared cabins to $500 for the deluxe range. For a cost of just $10 we had full use of the park facilities including the camp kitchen and pool for the afternoon! Its nicer than you could ever imagine down here! To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. Mr GG and I were planning to make the 10.00pm session but we had lingered over dinner enjoying each others company and the pampering of the waiters. Also remember what on number deck your vehicle is parked as these decks are called separately when disembarking. Oops, you need to have at least one passenger. Friday happy hour. Once youve received your boarding pass, drive straight through to our vehicle marshalling yard. Friendly staff, plenty Take your pillow when you have booked a cabin . Once onboard, hubby and I made our way to our home for the evening. If coming down the Hume freeway ( just a wild guess ) travel along the Northern/ Western Ring Road over the Westgate Bridge then the first exit after that ( Todd Road ) follow the signs for 5 mins. Your model of vehicle is up to {{getEditableVehicleOptions().vehicle.heightInMetres | number: 2}}m high. Required fields are marked *. Driving your vehicle on board is easy and stress-free. {{ Utils.formatCurrency(getAgentActualPaymentAmount()) }}. Select {{legOfJourney.toLowerCase()}} date, Select {{legOfJourney.toLowerCase()}} accommodation, {{IbpCms.accommodationSpiritTipCotSoldOut}}. Does anyone travelling have specific needs? If you want to be one who drives onto the boat make sure you've swapped by the time you've reached the ticket booth. You will be directed by the helpful crew on where to park. Please fill in your date of birth in the format dd/mm/yyyy. View our Privacy Statement regarding the personal information we have collected. 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. It could be anything from 20 to 90 minutes. Once you have completed the security and quarantine inspection, proceed to the marshalling yard. Eight weeks in Tasmania - All Free or Low Cost camping! Brett spotted the televisions which were showing the cricket, we were able to enjoy the music and he could keep track of the cricket score. This was a ferry better than expected. {{booking.getArrivalDate(legOfJourney, 'h:mm A')}}, Disembarking from I'm not even on the boat yet and it's been 1.5 hours in a line. When the vehicle booth has opened, please present your e-ticket to receive your boarding pass. 2008) is a family and lifestyle blog; a story of motherhood and the home, simple living and good intentions. If you are expecting first class luxury, with swimming pools and room service, catch a plane on business class, or an ocean liner. Take some cash with you in case the EFTPOS machines do not work when you are out at sea. As there is little parking at the Port area for early arrivals we arrived in Melbourne city before lunch at . Just in case peak hour traffic has a hiccup and you are delayed, possibly missing the boarding/ inspection timeframe. There are so many evening activities available on board Spirit of Tasmania. Along the way you'll add passengers, any vehicles and accommodation. Skip to main content. Spirit of Tasmania's Devonport terminal is located at: Esplanade East Devonport TASMANIA 7310 View in Google Maps Parking at the Devonport terminal Free parking is available at the Devonport terminal located on The Esplanade, East Devonport. Bring your own water bottle so theres no need to pay for whats free from a tap. {{IbpCms.accommodationReclinersBlockedMessage}}, {{IbpCms.accommodationNoDayTicketsForNightSailings}}. It appears your address is invalid. Also with two tripods, two camera bags, a big heavy jacket each, computers and electronic devices I think most airlines would have asked us to repack or pay an overweight charge. Nice! 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The buffet was self-service and included a make your own salad bar, roast of the day, a generous selection of roasted vegetables and plenty of dessert options. Wednesday parma night. We stayed in an inside cabin. Kids eat free. Almost on Board Yayyy! We left the caravan park just before 4pm, and arrived at the port in perfect time to join the short queue to board. The Captains Table buffet seemed to be a popular choice with families. 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. No weight restrictions apply.. Your password needs to be 8-20 characters and may contain letters or numbers. I like a porthole to look through too. What could possibly make this take so long? {{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 Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. Read our latest blogs on experiences in Tasmania and the mainland. Please note this response is optional and fully confidential. However this price doesnt include accomodation, which could be a necessity if youre travelling overnight. Back inside Spirit of Tasmania, there was so much more to explore. Our trip was in relatively calm conditions so we would say was comfortable. From the moment you drive onto Spirit of Tasmania, you know your Tassie holiday has truly begun. 3/25 Sat. As a thank you to our Loyalty Club Members, you will earn a $100 travel voucher for every 10 completed trips. Also Well send you regular emails keeping you in the loop of all our special offers, competitions and all things Tasmanian. This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. One of Australia's most iconic travel experiences, Spirit of Tasmania makes travelling across Bass Strait flexible, convenient and easy. Clean beds and bathroom. We arn't going far, just toodling down the road to Deloraine for the night, but again, planning :). There are rest areas on every highway leading to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Latest news and updates on the new ships. For Mr GG its his surfboard, most holidays the surfboard and wetsuit stays at home. You may not use images or content from this site without written permission. It was nice and cosy and I cuddled up as we lounged and listened to the live entertainment. Oops, looks like you haven't told us if you're travelling one way or return. We were directed to our cabin by a friendly member of staff and when the door was opened we found we would be sailing in style. Ship Names: Spirit of Tasmania I and II Ship length: 194m Built: 1998 Passenger Capacity: 1400 people Vehicle Capacity: 500 vehicles Sailing Distance: 429km (232 nautical miles) Sailing Time: 9 to 11 hours Ticket Prices I suggest: Book your tickets 4-6 months before you want to visit Tasmania Prices Please try again later. There is something about the sea air which makes me hungry. If it was me, I'd be aiming for 6am myself - but I'm one of those guys who prefers to get to an airport/seaport/train station super early and chill, rather than cut it fine. Nice! Assuming you aren't towing anything, there are ample places to park along Beach St or Waterfront Place where you can pull in and swap drivers. Having our own vehicle meant we could pack everything we might possibly need for the holiday. We had booked three nights at Mersey Bluff Caravan Park (a 10minute drive from the boat) and checked in at 11am for $40/night for a powered site. We were in our vehicle at 5.50am and on dry land in Devonport at 6.01am. The ship has one level with 3 meals areas: restaurants, bars, caf. You just need to follow whichever major arterial road that you are travelling on and look for the huge Spirit of Tasmania signs. Our first Tassie getaway was eight years ago with the three kids in tow. Familiarise yourself with our sailings schedule, Introducing Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong, Learn more about bringing your wheels on board, Find out how we're keeping our passengers safe, We have a range of options to suit your needs, Check out our new dining and lounge areas, Catch a flick in one of our two onboard cinemas, All the fun and frivolities on offer during the day. Will definitely do this again! I can't help myself. We are departing on 29/1/22 the same time as you did, all going well. The public road runs through the front of the park and there isnt a fence separating the sites from the traffic so if youve got young kids you might want to request a site further back. 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. We then went exploring. A $10 booking fee applies per person each way to non-internet bookings. {{booking.getDepartureDate(legOfJourney, 'dddd D MMMM, YYYY')}} at There was an error retrieving our updated time table. (Check-in opens between 1.5 hours to 2.5 hours prior to departure and closes strictly 45 minutes before the scheduled departure time.). Or should we aim for earlier? Follow the signs to Spirit of Tasmania and turn left into Murray Street. Get exclusive deals, discounts, news and more made just for you. Please make sure Address 1, Surburb/City, State and Post code are entered correctly. Theres a few reasons for this, mainly that Tassies grey nomads leave the island for the autumn/winter in search for warmer days and mainlanders are returning home after their summer holiday. 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. Practical way to travel with a packed car ready for driving around Tassie. 2016 Jodi Wilson. Oops, looks like you haven't told us where you're going. Despite this, summer bookings remain soft across the state, and some urgent intervention needs to occur to give the necessary stimulus for interstate visitation to return. This includes a terminal cafe, bathrooms, pet exercising yard and childrens play area. Spirit of Tasmania's Devonport terminal is located on the Esplanade in East Devonport. It was to be a lovely evening but I will share more about our meal in the restaurant review. These same snacks were also available at The Spirit Bar, but in addition, hot pies & sausage rolls could be purchased too. Well send you regular emails keeping you in the loop of all our special offers, competitions and all things Tasmanian. How the rising Cost of Living has impacted our travel costs? We were very impressed with the ease of the whole procedure. When you can bored, you can venture around the decks, or check out the lounge and TV areas, a small little games arcade and jackpot or a mini mart. Dad is driving us to the ferry terminal and then I take over for the rest of the holiday. We are loving it! Recliner chairs are an option but not a good one if you want to sleep. {{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}}. Your travel insurance purchase was not successfully processed. There is no reversing onto or off of The Spirit of Tasmania. Conditions of Carriage, Tasmanian Biosecurity Conditions, Privacy Policy, 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. A great bonus for families is children under five eat free! I had just finished getting ready when there was the announcement; we had arrived at our destination. 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). I know boarding closes at 6.45. While it might seem costly, if you check the price for flights and caravan . There are currently no scheduled sailings in the next 3 days. Spirit of Tasmania is able to accommodate everyoneand all the necessary equipment that goes along with each individual Tassie experience.So tell. Tip: motion sick pills are a must for the rough bass straits whether you have a bunk or not. The Leatherwood restaurant menu showcases the quality Tasmania food and wine we will be sampling on our holiday. Conditions of Carriage, Tasmanian Biosecurity Conditions, Privacy Policy, We had a night sail from Melbourne Port, leaving at 7.30pm, with boarding from 4.30pm. . Want a holiday without blowing the budget? Your cancellation has been successful. We are travelling with our car, van & small dog for the first time & although not keen to plan every day for such a long trip but rather have some flexibility, we are also aware that some . Head north on Tarleton St, East Devonport. For most of the year Albert Park is a nice place to hang out, though I'm not sure if that'll be true in 34 days' time. When the vehicle booth has opened, please present your e-ticket to receive your boarding pass. Travelling with your own vehicle means no rental fees mounting day by day. Were sorry that you are no longer travelling with us and would like to understand why. Weve made bringing your set of wheels on board a breeze. Pleased to be of help. If you're a caravan, RV, or camper trailer owner preparing to board the Spirit of Tasmania (SOT), you need to be aware of the strict biosecurity regulations in place. There are parking reminder flyers available in every vehicle deck lift/stairwell to assist. I'm not even on the boat yet and it's been 1.5 hours in a line. The only way to do this is to cross the 240 km of sea via boat on The Spirit Of Tasmania. Then turn right and look for the Spirit of Tasmania Passenger Vehicles entrance. Are an option but not a good one if you check the price for flights caravan. Getaway was eight years ago we packed up everything including the camp kitchen pool. Night, but in addition, hot pies & sausage rolls could be a popular choice with families via on. 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