Do you sleep on the Spirit of Tasmania?

Even though there is plenty of free and comfy seating on board, you are not allowed to nap or even lay down in any public area, and 12 hours is a long time to just sit there. The recliners are a good compromise if you want to have a semi-private area and get some sleep, but still save money over a cabin.

How long does it take to board 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.

How long does it take to get to Tasmania by boat from Melbourne?

between 9 and 11 hours
How long does it take the ferry from Melbourne to Tasmania. The trip takes between 9 and 11 hours. You can check-in up to 45minutes prior to departure. It’s a 9 hours trip when there are 2 ferries per day and 11 when there is a single ferry per day.

Do you get sick on Spirit of Tasmania?

On our sailings, the ship’s movement is noticeable without inducing sickness even in the more sensitive members of our family. I did notice that the water is calmer while the Spirit is still in Port Phillip Bay.

Does the Spirit of Tasmania ever get Cancelled?

THE Spirit of Tasmania has cancelled all sailings with passengers forced to spend last night aboard ship.

Can you swim the Bass Strait?

Armed with the same energy and dedication as she put into her incredible swimming career, Tammy brings a truly unique and inspiring presentation that entertains as it informs, and inspires as it motivates. First and only person in world to swim Bass Strait (97.4km) – Tasmania to Victoria, Australia.

What is it like to travel across Tasmania on the spirit?

I travelled across from Melbourne to Tassie a few weeks ago on the Spirit of Tasmania. For that leg of the trip I booked a cabin so I could get a decent nights sleep in preparation for a lot of driving the next day. From checking in with my car, to the food, to the cabin – all a great experience.

Are the recliner seats on the train back to Melbourne comfortable?

My return trip back to Melbourne was a vastly different experience. To save some money I booked a recliner seat instead of a cabin. The recliner seats are a bit of a tease they neither recline back enough nor does the foot/leg raise enough for it to be vaguely comfortable.

Do recliner seats recline back enough?

The recliner seats are a bit of a tease they neither recline back enough nor does the foot/leg raise enough for it to be vaguely comfortable. After trying to settle in for the night (couldn’t), I then spent about 45mins in the bathroom fighting back sea sickness.

How bad are the recliners on the train?

The recliners are very uncomfortable worse than airline seats and they do not check on the area. So if you leave your seat for a wonder and happen to come back there could be people sleeping in the walkways so you can’t even get to your seat!