Our Experience on Spirit of Tasmania
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ธ.ค. 2024
- The Jayasenas started the year 2023 adventures by doing a lap around the island state, Tasmania.
We took Spirit of Tasmania so that we could take our Toyota Prado aka BEASTY.
Here’s a little rundown about our SOT experience:
We were in Geelong by 6.15am. - Checking in started at 6.00am but there was a big lineup still!
We didn’t bring any fresh fruit n veggies and due to bio security reasons you’re not allowed to bring any fresh fruit, veggies, raw honey or fish into Tasmania. Dry goods, processed meats, eggs n dairy are fine!
For more detailed information, head to the Tas government bio security website:
nre.tas.gov.au...
The quarantine officer checked the car quickly. We had to chuck out the butane can that was attached to the portable stove because it wasn’t capped. The new butane canisters were all good to go.
Boarding starts at 7am.
Remember where you park the car! 😁
Take a pack of snacks, entertainment with you to keep the kids busy for 10hrs. But there are things to do in the ship too.
Take a jacket with you if you’re planning to go out to the decks. Hold on to your cameras and phones real tight!! It’s pretty windy and bumpy!! 💨
Recliner lounge is comfy! You really don’t have to book in cabins for day time travelling in my opinion.
The first 2hrs of the journey is fine until you go past Port Phillip Bay.
The moment you enter Bass Strait it becomes a bit rough. I could actually feel the change! 😅🤢🤮
Lying down or keeping my eyes closed helped me. But Arya and I did get nauseous! She threw up just before eating lunch, and was fine as if nothing happened!! 😁
I had to have two anti nausea tablets to hold it in!!
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Food on board is a little expensive, so maybe have some packed lunches. But you must try the pizza, they’re really yummy!!
There’s a water filter station to refill water bottles.
We all napped a lot!
The ship moved right on time!
Overall it was a beautiful experience and we really loved it! The staff onboard were really nice and helpful. Sadly Arya lost her wrist watch coz she took it off in the toilet!! Don’t think we’ll see it again though! 😆
Also, if you’re planning to take your car or any other ride in SOT, it’s best to book a return trip when you’re initially making the booking. Most people have found it a bit difficult to find a return ticket on its own later on when they decided to come back. You may find it difficult to come back on the desired date or time otherwise!!
Thank you for the information in your Visio very helpful shall follow you in your next journey
You’re welcome! 🤗
Did you see other spirit of Tasmania
Yes. Usually around the halfway mark of the journey. They also announce when we’re about to pass the other vessel.
Do they offer a driver to park your car on and off if you do not feel confident to drive on lower decks??
I’m not too sure if you can get a crew member to drive it for you. The decks are on different heights, so they allocate the deck to suit your car or towing vehicle. I think they allocate it based on the vehicle size selections you do when you do the initial SOT booking.
Driving in the lower decks are not that bad though, there’s crew members stationed everywhere to help out.