We had an issue with our booking. Some sort of mix up with communication between our booking agent and Spirit of Tasmania. They really tried to resolve the issue for us.

Overpriced, even if one chooses the recliner seats. It took over 45 mins to disembark. Forget about a good night's sleep. Vibration from the engine prevents sleep overnight. Recliner cars should have been designed so that they go back 45° or more. Rip off overall.

I paid about $1200.00 return for myself & car one way and caravan back with recliner only to be told, “Sorry no showers available.” How primitive!! I sent an email to complain only to be told by TT Line; “We haven’t had showers available for the last 30 years.” “Spirit” of Tasmania? I don’t think so!!

We were on the Spirit of Tasmania in January 2021.

I was so disappointed when we boarded and the only place that we could sit was on deck seven near the Terrace bar. The whole deck smelt mouldy and musty it was horrendous. I had to go outside several times because the smell made me wanna throw up. Half the deck was under construction and wires and things are pulled out everywhere. It was being renovated and used at the same time which is completely ridiculous and an OH&S issue.

The staff onboard were unfriendly and were more concerned with c...

pet cages very poor.dogs will be alone.staff not trained in animal welfare. i felt rushed.dogs have died on this boat.be very careful and insist on checking on your dog during trip

Booking process lovely experience until you get to the shocking price and multiple extras charged and the fact of having to book so far ahead - cannot call this a ‘ferry’

The current car free deal is such a scam. My family went to book last week for 3 people, vehicle and trailer and overnight cabin return for $2300, but saw the advertising for take your car free deal. Went to book today to find the per person price has more than doubled which means it will cost $3300. We waiting for the special to pay $1000 more!! So disappointing!! False advertising!

With the expensive cost to travel on the boat , you want to charge $10 per person to watch a movie !!!!! Cmon you can’t be serious . No wonder Aussies holiday overseas

Made a booking on the Sunday Night to travel on the Spirit late December,(Tasmania to Mainland) realised on the Monday we had made a mistake and would be unable to get to Sydney in time for a Christmas Function.
We then cancelled the booking on the Wednesday, 63 hours after we made it but we were slugged one third of the cost of our booking fee because you are only allowed to cancel with 48 hours of booking.
We understand and accept a cancellation fee, $50 maybe or higher if it was within 7 days of the actual travel but when the booking you mad...

Crew started dragging lashings around deck 5 at 4.30 this morning with no consideration for the passengers sleeping above you can here all the goings on clearly. IF the early discharge of freight is more important than comfort of the guests then maybe TT lines need to reconsider passenger trade and stick to freight only as it's not like sail a cheap alternative to flying pick up your game TT lines

I went on this a few years ago and had a cabin with double bed nice big room food was lovely fun and couldn’t believe we were on it traveled to Devonport drove to Hobart such a lovely town wanted to stay i want to come back and live here close to beaches and country much to see loved Port Arthur liked hearing the stories of the 35 people who were shot by Martin Bryant very exciting but definitely do the Spirit of Tasmania at least

Miss C balloonologist was great- get more stuff like this!! She made the trip and I have no kids of my own. I am still a kid at heart thank you :)

Our sailing was quite good, cabin was clean and comfortable, loading and unloading was efficient, food and drink options we reasonable. Sailing is economical if you would need to hire a car at your destination for a long period of time.

the ship is ok but the cost starts with booking .there is a hefty fee.the cost of travelling in feb 2020 for 2 people is $500 more than feb 2019 don't eat on the boat you can buy a fabulous meal either end for much less.Everthing on this boat cost much more than you would except . as a Tasmanian and have travelled through necessity many times I find that this service is now out of touch pricewise for average tamanians and that is why the ship was commission in the first place.the government has to step in and change management before it becomes a tourist ship for the rich only. MIKE FORREST

Great if you have a cabin and need to take your car. Much easier and efficient to load on from Devonport than Melbourne. Can be very expensive though. Choose off peak times otherwise it’s so much cheaper to fly and hire a car.
It’s a pretty good otherwise and well laid out, but remember it’s a ferry not a cruise ship. The next bigger generation ships hopefully will be better and more cost efficient for the passenger.
If you can afford a cabin...yes, otherwise fly and hire a car if it’s just a visit to Melbourne,

Took the ferry a couple of weeks ago. A cabin is definitely recommended for a restful night even in big seas and a shower. Helpful staff. My only criticism is loading on the Melbourne side was very inefficient. The all important f&v and flammables etc check was fine but over an hour of a stop start queue sucking in diesel fumes and CO2 is poor WHSE indeed. Some coordination to turn off engines and move the queue in waves would help. The Davenport loading took a few minutes only.

Each year, my school's Year 9s go to Tasmania for camp. This year, we took a group of 130 students, with 14 staff, and the accommodations, amenities and crew of the Spirit were absolutely amazing... yet again. The cabins are small, but it is a ferry, not a cruise ship. The beds are adequately comfortable. There are plenty of entertainment options on board, too - enough to keep a large group of 15-year-olds entertained! If I were to travel to Tasmania again for personal reasons, I would definitely go on the Spirit.

Being 'UPSIZED'
One star is purely based on one experience I had by having been charged an extra $235 for a van I was towing. And potentially missing the boat. Otherwise the rating would bee an easy 3-4 stars. I have travelled numerous times without issue.
Firstly the van was deemed by a boarding staffer to be a 'high trailer' as it did not have fixed beds. It is custom built van registered as a caravan. Not a trailer I informed them. Their attitude was "what we say goes. If you want to board you'll have to pay or miss the boat." Had no ch...

Great way to travel. You can take your car and dog!! Staying in a cabin offers you all comfort and hot showers! Definitely recommend to sail with Spirit of tasmania! Friendly staff

Dept_of_Transport_handed_over_this monopoly to TT lines in 1993. $1200 to get car across. Double dipping for travel by passage + accommodation. Our 4yo is calculated at $150. They charge for stuff on roof racks and even an $8 visa charge. Last year $44M in profits.