How long does the ferry from Tasmania to Melbourne take?
between 9-11 hours
The Spirit of Tasmania is a large passenger and car ferry that travels between Melbourne and Devonport, Tasmania. The journey between the two locations takes between 9-11 hours, and there are typically two trips per day one day trip and one evening trip.
Is the ferry from Melbourne to Tasmania running?
Yes, Spirit of Tasmania is still operating its regular service between Melbourne and Devonport. View the most up-to-date Sailing Schedule.
How long is the ferry ride from Australia to Tasmania?
about 9 hours 30 minutes
There is currently just the 1 ferry route running between Australia and Tasmania operated by 1 ferry company – Spirit Of Tasmania. The Melbourne to Devonport (Tasmania) ferry crossing operates Weekly with a scheduled sailing duration from about 9 hours 30 minutes.
How long does it take on the Spirit of Tasmania from Melbourne to Tasmania?
–11 hours
Sailings between Melbourne, Victoria and Devonport, Tasmania take approximately 9–11 hours.
How much does Spirit of Australia cost?
The cost is expected to ring in at about $5 million. Halfway around the world, at Blowering Dam in Australia, another craft, completed in 1999, is expected to take up the same challenge at about the same time. This boat, the Aussie Spirit, was designed and built by one man in his backyard shed.
Can Victorians travel to Tasmania now?
There are currently no entry requirements in place for any travellers to Tasmania.
Is the ferry to Tasmania rough?
How rough is the Spirit of Tasmania? The Bass Strait, separating Tasmania from the Mainland, is a very rough patch of water, but for most passengers onboard you’ll barely feel more than a gentle rock.
Are Victorians allowed to visit Tasmania?
There are currently no entry requirements in place for any travellers to Tasmania. Travellers can arrive at any air or sea port on mainland Tasmania, or King Island, Flinders Island or any island in the Furneaux group of islands.
How long is the trip on Spirit of Tasmania?
approximately 9-11 hours
How long does the trip take? The trip on board Spirit of Tasmania takes approximately 9-11 hours. On days of single sailings, the voyage takes 11 hours. On days of double sailings, the voyage takes 9 hours.
Are borders open to Tasmania?
There are currently no entry requirements in place for travellers to Tasmania.
Do I have to isolate in Tasmania?
You must isolate if you: have been tested for COVID-19 due to having symptoms and haven’t yet received your result.
Will I get seasick on the Spirit of Tasmania?
None of us require seasickness tablets, but then again none of us usually suffer from car sickness or motion sickness. If you are worried about being seasick then I suggest taking the medication while the water is still calm (ie while the Spirit is still in Port Phillip Bay) before the sickness might actually hit!