TT-LINE FERRY SERVICES TO TASMANIA

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TT-Line is an incorporated enterprise wholly owned by its single shareholder, the State of Tasmania. The company operates a passenger, vehicle and freight service between Victoria and Tasmania with two vessels the Spirit of Tasmania and Devil Cat.

Spirit of Tasmania operates all year round and is regarded as Australia's largest floating hotel. At 31,000 tonnes, it can carry 1300 passengers, 350 vehicles and 70 standard shipping containers. It usually crosses Bass Strait at night, departing early evening and arriving at 8.30am the next morning.

Devil Cat is a high-speed catamaran service operating during summer from December through to April. It can cross Bass Strait in about 6 hours carrying up to 740 passengers and 200 vehicles.

Spirit of Tasmania

Welcome aboard the Spirit of Tasmania This ship provides a year round passenger, vehicle and freight service between Port Melbourne, Victoria and Devonport, Tasmania. The fare includes your choice of on board accommodation with private facilities (except hostel), a sumptuous evening buffet meal and continental breakfast, plus all the entertainment you can handle.

There's accommodation to suit everyone on board Spirit of Tasmania. We have over 450 cabins - all with private facilities, adjustable air-conditioning, and a 110/220 volt socket for shavers. Just book the style to suit your requirements and budget.

Prices Per Person: Melbourne to Devonport or Vice Versa (Overnight)

Type	Season	Single	Twin	Child	Book
BERTH	01Apr01-07Dec01	$325	$218	$109
BERTH	08Dec01-27Jan02	$377	$252	$127
BERTH	28Jan02-31Mar02	$325	$218	$109
DOUBLE	01Apr01-07Dec01	$388	$259	n/a
DOUBLE	08Dec01-27Jan02	$460	$307	n/a
DOUBLE	28Jan02-31Mar02	$388	$259	n/a
SUITE	01Apr01-07Dec01	$467	$312	$109
SUITE	08Dec01-27Jan02	$587	$392	$127
SUITE	28Jan02-31Mar02	$467	$312	$109
An Evening Buffet Meal and a full Continental Breakfast are included in the above rates shown.

Sailing Schedule

* These additional sailings are scheduled, subject to booking demand.
Enquire at time of booking.

Additional sailings in 2001

Mon 02-Apr, Mon 09-Ap, Mon 16-Apr, Mon 23-Apr, Mon 30-Apr
Mon 07-May, Mon 14-May, Mon 21-May, Mon 28-May

Accommodation

Suites
These spacious, top of the range suites can accommodate up to four passengers. They feature a queen size bed, a divan which extends into a lower bunk, fold down upper bunk, private facilities and porthole views.

Double Cabin
Comfortable cabins for two featuring a double bed, porthole view, and private facilities.

4-Bunk Cabins
Ideal for families or friends travelling together. They feature 4 bunk style beds (upper and lower), private facilities, and a choice of porthole or inside cabin, at slightly different rates.

2 Bunk Cabins
Two bunk style beds (upper and lower), private facilities, and a choice of porthole or inside cabin, at slightly different rates.

Hostel
Ideal if you're travelling alone or on a tight budget. Lockers are provided at a nominal fee for safety of valuables.

Cots
Complimentary cots can be provided for children under 3 if requested at time of booking. No more than one cot per cabin. Cot linen is not supplied. Cots are not available in share cabins or hostel accommodation.

Dining Options

Buffet Restaurants - Nauticals and The Promenade
Enjoy a complimentary full buffet evening meal and breakfast at one of our licensed buffet restaurants. For dinner you can choose from a delicious selection of hot and cold dishes including seafood, roasts, fresh salads and desserts. In the morning a complimentary continental breakfast selection is available. Your restaurant and dining times are shown on your boarding pass. Any special dietary requirements must be requested at time of booking.

Huon Room
If you're looking for a special night to remember, dine a-la-carte in the elegant surrounds of the Huon Room. This moderately priced restaurant offers a wide array of dishes made with fresh Tasmanian produce and an excellent wine list. Reservations are essential and can be made with the Huon Room supervisor at the entrance to the restaurant.

Taking Your Car

When you think of the freedom you'll have and the money you'll save, taking your own car to Tassie really makes sense. It also makes packing easy - just take as much as you like. However, one word of warning: our car carrying capacity is limited, so it's always wise to book early.

Devil Cat

Experience the exhilaration of crossing Bass Strait at 80 kph in Australia's largest commercial high-speed catamaran. As one of the fastest passenger ships of its type in the world, it'll whisk you from Victoria to "Tassie" in just 6 hours.

Built in Hobart and constructed from marine grade aluminium alloys. Each water-borne hull is subdivided into multiple watertight compartments connected by an arched bridging structure with a central forward hull above the smooth water line . The 91 metre Devil Cat holds 740 passengers and 200 cars.

Prices Per Person

Type	Season	Adult	Senior/Student	Child	Book
SEAT	29Jan01-16Apr01	$175	$145	$100
SEAT	20Dec01-30Jan02	$145	$125	$92
SEAT	28Jan02-15Apr02	$195	$160	$110

Sailing Schedule

Valid for travel 21 Dec 2000 to 16 April 2001

Please note: Devil Cat is subject to operating regulations which may on occasions lead to their cancellation during severe weather and sea conditions. We recommend travellers purchase appropriate travel insurance as TT-Line will assume no financial obligations for passengers delayed due to weather conditions.

Taking Your Car

Just think how convenient and economical it will be getting around Tassie in your own car. It also enables you to take as much luggage as you like. Load your car up with extra suitcases, fishing rods, golf clubs, you name it. Devil Cat will get your car to Tassie super fast.