We left Geelong at 6am to catch the 9am Spirit of Tasmania trip across the Bass Strait.
It was a quick 1 hour trip from G-town through Melbourne down to the port. As we arrived we could see caravans and campers lining the streets leading to the ship. We drove up and were informed to return at 830 as they were running behind time. After a coffee and some toast we returned, had the security check and parked the camper and x-trail in the cargo hold. We went to level 7 and it was very busy and crowded. We want up to the top level where there was a lot more room; bars, kids rooms and restaurants. We set up in the bow of the boat where a TV was playing Foxtel MAXmusic channel and for the rest of the day we enjoyed hits from the 80's, top 50 bands and other great music!
We were lucky to get 10 knot winds all day and as we crossed the heads of Port Melbourne it was a little rough for 10 mins and then smooth sailing for the rest of the day. Would not like to see it on a rough and windy day!
We saw dolphins swimming alongside the ship and spent the day wandering around, looking in the info centre, taking Stella to the kids room and listening to channel MAX. Vegemite sandwiches
The Spirit was running behind time and we arrived around 8pm. This gave us the opportunity to watch the sunset as we entered the harbour. It took around 40 mins for the cars to drive off before HELLO Tasmania!
We drove a short distance to The Argosy hotel in Devonport and settled in for the night.
It was a quick 1 hour trip from G-town through Melbourne down to the port. As we arrived we could see caravans and campers lining the streets leading to the ship. We drove up and were informed to return at 830 as they were running behind time. After a coffee and some toast we returned, had the security check and parked the camper and x-trail in the cargo hold. We went to level 7 and it was very busy and crowded. We want up to the top level where there was a lot more room; bars, kids rooms and restaurants. We set up in the bow of the boat where a TV was playing Foxtel MAXmusic channel and for the rest of the day we enjoyed hits from the 80's, top 50 bands and other great music!
We were lucky to get 10 knot winds all day and as we crossed the heads of Port Melbourne it was a little rough for 10 mins and then smooth sailing for the rest of the day. Would not like to see it on a rough and windy day!
We saw dolphins swimming alongside the ship and spent the day wandering around, looking in the info centre, taking Stella to the kids room and listening to channel MAX. Vegemite sandwiches
The Spirit was running behind time and we arrived around 8pm. This gave us the opportunity to watch the sunset as we entered the harbour. It took around 40 mins for the cars to drive off before HELLO Tasmania!
We drove a short distance to The Argosy hotel in Devonport and settled in for the night.