Rory deserves a Deluxe Cabin (or whatever the highest accommodation level on the new vessels is called) on the inaugural voyage (more so than most pollies) And I'll take the second-highest level haha
nah unlimited budget not realistic i did more ? as back packer real world no namby pamby lip service even tented for 3 months near ALICE opal fossicked real lucky results
@@RoryDingRory, I also enjoy your reviews. Have you thought about doing a review of a bicycle crossing of the Simpson Desert? Would love to see it 😂 Just kidding brother, happy new year for 2023 😊
Wow! This is my first video I have seen of yours. This is incredible. As a nervous traveller, seeing everything and knowing what to expect is a huge plus and you have shown everything in this video that is important. Now I know what to expect and even what to pack and more importantly what I don't need to pack for the night sail.
The last time I saw you, you were on the Indian Pacific. Now you are on the inaugural Spirit Of Tasmania to Geelong. WOW! you do get around. A great review once again. Thank you.
Ex SPOT II crew here. Thanks for doing the review, very impressed with your work. Interesting to see the changes that have happened onboard since I stopped working on the Spirits many years ago. Much improved I think on what they were. Interesting that they have gone back to including the meals on the ticket. Also interesting to see the new mooring system, which is the same as the cargo ferries in Devonport. Easy job for the deck crew now. Brought back a lot of memories. Ferries I worked on, just for interest. Abel Tasman, Spirit of Tasmania original, Spirits 1 and 2.
Hi Rory. I have been looking forward to this for some time and you have not disappointed. The reason for the move to Geelong is to make way for the increased number of cruise ships visiting Melbourne. The ferry service has been running since the 1970's and for a short time there was a service between Sydney and Hobart. The ferries were: The Empress of Australia, The Princess of Tasmania and The Australian Trader with the latter on the Sydney/Hobart route. The ferry arrived in Tasmania at Devonport, Burnie and Launceston on alternate days. Tasmanian Railways had a connection with the ferry in Devonport for an amazing journey to Hobart. Sadly Tasmania no longer has a passenger train service. Interesting that the current ferries have regular drydock in Sydney at Garden Island. I did the journey above in 1974 with a stay in Hobart before continuing to Sydney on the Australian Trader. I hope your crossing was a smooth one as Bass Strait is known as one of the roughest in the world. Thanks again Rory and I hope you found my comment interesting.
Thanks, Aussie John for the comments you have helped sort out my memory. I went to tassie shortly after Abel Tasman came into service. For the time it was great. Looking at Rory's video I thought the ship was looking a bit aged but pleased to see new ships on the way. What's this about no public transport at terminals. The same for the Adelaide rail terminal.
@@robertfletcher3421 Unfortunately it is common in Australia. Brisbane cruise terminal, White Bay cruise terminal in Sydney and Adelaide. The Governments of each state give lip service but won't provide transport to encourage tourism.
Not forgetting the Port of Melbourne was hiking the fees to some ungodly amount and the TAS Govt said, nah. We’re not passing that onto us. And, Geelong popped up their hand. . Thanks Geelong 💜
@@karenfrench4094 That would be a way to make room for the cruise ships, after all the port fees &taxes are put onto the passengers. They killed to birds with one stone.
Good on you for getting on the inaugural service to Geelong - and also for getting the video edited so quickly! Really interesting too to see what the ferry is like - a great overview.
Thanks ,Rory, it's been a long time since we travelled to Tassy, January, 1978, Still remember the trip well, Such a big improvement, no Melbourne traffic, now I hope to go again, Thanks for vid Cheers Bevan 🤠❤️🇦🇺
This was such a great and relaxing, very informative video to watch. It had me dreaming as if I was actually on the boat and living the experience, and has everything covered that you need to know about traveling on Spirit of Tasmania. No other channel out there is as informative and well presented as yours!! Thank you so much!!
Still my favorite way between Melbourne and Tasmania! Anyway great film as usual! High quality coverage, and the highland cathedral on the bagpipes at the end is sure a nice touch to keep it whole!
Hi Rory thank you for video always wanted to go on it but haven't ever done it yet. The buffet was good. Rooms were great for the short time ur on there. Glad you have another video coming soon
Absolutely awesome review Rory. Looking at taking trip on ferry early next year. Your review is so helpful and informative. Really enjoyable. Thank you.
Thanks Rory this was greatly entertaining and informative. Have been watching your videos for a while now and have never disappointed. Looking forward to the next journey
come on RoryDing post another video already!!! been waiting. I very much like your hotel reviews, so keep these coming please. 👍 Me & my brother love your train vids...
Great Video Rory. Makes my very first trip on the Old Princess of Tasmania (AKA The POT) back in 1962 look like the journey from The UK to Botany Bay by the first settlers. The poor old POT stood on her stern and rolled from side to side after each raising on the waves after we left the Heads. Back then; breakfast was free on the POT and after that first trip; I came to realise why the breakfasts were free........NO ONE ATE BREAKFAST. They were too sea sick and the smell of bacon and eggs brought up the lunch you had the previous day LOLOL. I have subsequently travelled on the Able Tasman, The Spirit of Tasmania 1 and 2 back in 2004. Looks like the Spirit ships have undergone a refurbishment not once but twice. Thanks for sharing.
Thank You so much for putting together this video so quickly after 🎉doing the Inaugural Journey to Geelong. 😊 I look forward to doing the journey from Davenport to Geelong myself, have always enjoyed travelling on the Spirit. 🚢
Thanks so much for this review !! I traveled round-trip on this ferry with my van in 2009, but this video shows additional features of the ship which I didn't experience so it was really interesting. Also very interesting to hear about the recent change of port and new ships coming soon.
Great to see you onboard spirit at last. I've always enjoyed travelling down to Tassie on Spirit, and am glad I no longer need to try and get through Melbourne, and find parking, before sailing now. I hope you'll take another trip when the new ferries, Spirit of Tasmania IV and V, start service next year.
Well done Rory on another fantastic review experience for us at home!! Had no idea the Spirit of Tassie moved its hub from Station Pier to Geelong. Thanks once again for bringing us along really enjoyed it 👍
It did get mentioned in the news but not really publicises. I wonder how many people are going to miss out on their sailings because they will continue to turn up to Station Pier and find nothing there?
Thank you Rory really enjoyed your voyage, loved the Buffet, a highlight in my eyes, breakfast looks good too. A single person would enjoy the day trip on the seats at the front eat a Buffet Lunch and enjoy the view or have a quick nap on the seat, a cheap way to travel.
Been on that crossing like 2 dozen times and never yet used a bed or lounge chair The sessions on that crossing are mega and beyond especially in gales. You missed the best part of that crossing Rory. Do the show again and join in a table or 4 lol
Hi Rory, well done on this quick to RUclips vlog which I’ve been waiting for. I live in Tasmania and have been curious about the new Geelong terminal which I think is a good idea. Was so pleased you filmed the pet area as the carriage of pets on the current spirit ships has been contentious in many ways. TT line are claiming the new ships will significantly improve conditions for pets…at least the new Geelong terminal has provided something better than how it was at Station Pier, 👍
Lets hope they do it right for the pets. To be fair the old ships were bought second hand where as the new ones are being purpose built so a good opportunity to do it right. Would be great if pets were kept in a different location so owners could visit their pets during the trip.
@@craigalexp Yes, your so right. It’s an opportunity to bring their pet carriage standards up to date. I nearly lost two of my dogs to dehydration and neglect back in 2019. TT line never accepted that they were to blame, sadly there are many stories like this. It will be a great relief to finally see improved new facilities on Spirits 3 and 4. Thanks for your comment.
The move to Geelong was apparently prompted by the money that the port was asking for for the lease (of the very old building and facilities), So TT-Line took the opportunity to upgrade to purpose build facilities.
I was wondering if you'd do a vlog when the Spirt of Tasmania relocated very well done and informative as always! Hopefully they will improve the public transport in time in Geelong but it is a more sensible option for people with cars and caravans I hope tourism really takes off for Tasmania it's a beautiful state.
Great video Rory! Loved seeing a boat being featured on your channel and what a boat it is! I've never been on the Spirit of Tasmania before and get very seasick but maybe I might just one day do it! As always an amazing video.
I’m so glad you did this trip. Well done on a fantastic review. I live in Geelong and travel past the new site every day on my way to and from work. It has been great to watch the new site transform into a modern ferry terminal. I plan to go to Tasmania next year with my car and camper trailer so I’m looking forward to it already
Thanks for this very informative video Rory. I’m doing the trip with the same berth on Saturday night, this information helped me with several questions I had re the trip. Very thorough & entertaining video, well researched. Look forward to your videos, thanks & safe travels.
I thought you might try this one day. Great to see the food has improved so much. It used to be overpriced sludge, so it looks like they have really done a lot of good work here. Pleased to see that. Geelong is a win for freight, not so much for passengers. Hopefully they realise they should get a shuttle bus to the the train station soon.
Honestly not a great amount of travellers go without a car. The closest train station is under 5 minutes away and Uber is well established in Geelong. Only thing is you’ll need a myki card for the train but you need that in Melbourne anyway
As others have said, I'd imagine that most people who aren't taking a car over would be flying these days. And even if Geelong isn't as close as Station Pier for some, it will be a less stressful drive if you're towing a caravan or driving a camper than fighting thru peak inner-city traffic.
great review Rory thanks for the quick turn around on uploading it i think i will take the ferry next time i go to tassie it looks great and leaving from geelong should be different look forward to you next over seas review :)
Me and my family went on the night cruise to Tasmania in January of 2021 and it was really nice as we were able to get a great amount of sleep in the four person cabin that night! On the way back to Melbourne we took the day cruise which was also really nice and of course we traveled with our car! :)
I left tassie on the Spirit Of Tasmania around 20 years ago, we packed up the cortina with our favourite belongings and left the rest for people to take from outside our house when we moved out. We then proceeded to have a great time on the ship, including getting quite drunk and winning money in the casino that was on the particular ferry at the time.
Why? Unless you are driving it’s the worse location for getting to and doing the normal thing; picking up a hire car in Tasmania . And even worse for those of us in rural Victoria as now you need more than one train
Really enjoying your videos! When I sailed on the first Spirit of Tas in the early 2000s, the ticket was around $75, it included a bunk bed (much like a navy ship bunk) and the all you can eat buffet was included in the ticket price. I'm pretty sure the movies were free too, but it was just a big TV. The newer ships were a downgrade in customer experience, but they carry more.
I'm going to book a return trip to Tasmania on the SoT for myself in February so this was a good insight. I think I'll treat myself to one of the big rooms. They look great!
We travel often on the Spirit and you have done a good job. Re the shower : the pressure is strong and you can adjust it up to very hot. Like every new shower they are all different! There are 2 separate dials one for water pressure another for temperature. Took us a while to sort it...and if you wear glasses you need them at first in the shower to sort this out. lol
Great video Rory. Your review was very thorough and covered everything potential passengers would need to know. I captured the arrival into Geelong by drone so it was great to see it from the passenger perspective.
Nice video Rory, I didn’t knew the Spirit of Tasmania was moving to another location. So I’m glad I took pictures of the Spirit of Tasmania 2 months before it moved. 1:40 - There used to be a railway line that went to Port Melbourne from Flinders Street and was the first railway line ever built in Australia. But sadly, it was converted to light rail and the same happened with St. Kilda but just a few months early in 1987. Route 109 still operates on its existing alignment to this day. 20:35 - North Geelong Station is not too far from the quay as well! Heard they’re also introducing a shuttle bus between Geelong Station and the previously mentioned quay. All to say.
Hi Rory, I noticed today on their website that that a shuttle bus has been organised for connection to Geelong station. It’s free until November 6th. Not sure when that info became available.
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Great Video Rory, we hope to see another review, when our brand-new vessels arrive in 2024!🥳
Rory deserves a Deluxe Cabin (or whatever the highest accommodation level on the new vessels is called) on the inaugural voyage (more so than most pollies)
And I'll take the second-highest level haha
I'm curious, are there plans for a tram or rail or shuttle bus link to the new port? I think this would be of great benefit to all involved
The new terminal just needs a Gull bus. 😉
Always love travelling on the spirit! So adventurous and exciting
💗💗🙌
*He's just completed reviewing every long distance train service in Australia and now he's doing ferries. What an absolute champion. Thanks Rory*
And to have the video out so soon after sailing on it! 👏
As a train fan it’s great to live vicariously through Rory’s adventures.
As much as I miss the airplane reviews, I equally love the train, coach and boat reviews :D
There aren't many ferry services in Australia so he won't be doing many ferry videos
nah unlimited budget not realistic i did more ? as back packer real world no namby pamby lip service even tented for 3 months near ALICE opal fossicked real lucky results
Rory youre aactually the best reviewer ever. Please dont ever stop
Thank you Hugo appreciate the compliment ☺️
I agree with that statement, best reviewer. I have enjoyed his travels.
@@RoryDingRory, I also enjoy your reviews. Have you thought about doing a review of a bicycle crossing of the Simpson Desert? Would love to see it 😂
Just kidding brother, happy new year for 2023 😊
Who else find Rory's videos are so satisfied to watch? They give me such a relaxing vibe and I can't stop watching them!!!
For anyone sailing on the Spirit of Tasmania this review is very informative and detailed. Well done.
The automated vacuum mooring system is nifty👍
Indeed!!!
Wow! This is my first video I have seen of yours. This is incredible. As a nervous traveller, seeing everything and knowing what to expect is a huge plus and you have shown everything in this video that is important. Now I know what to expect and even what to pack and more importantly what I don't need to pack for the night sail.
The last time I saw you, you were on the Indian Pacific. Now you are on the inaugural Spirit Of Tasmania to Geelong. WOW! you do get around. A great review once again. Thank you.
Ex SPOT II crew here. Thanks for doing the review, very impressed with your work. Interesting to see the changes that have happened onboard since I stopped working on the Spirits many years ago. Much improved I think on what they were. Interesting that they have gone back to including the meals on the ticket. Also interesting to see the new mooring system, which is the same as the cargo ferries in Devonport. Easy job for the deck crew now.
Brought back a lot of memories.
Ferries I worked on, just for interest.
Abel Tasman, Spirit of Tasmania original, Spirits 1 and 2.
Impressive work Rory.
Captured the occasion well.
The lack of a shuttle bus service to a station and the Geelong CBD will have to be addressed ASAP
Shuttle bus to Geelong has already been addressed. MyBus will provide a shuttle to Geelong Station.
2 Rory Videos in a Week?! how awesome, keep up the great work mate!
The ferry was inaugural so I wanted to upload as soon as I could 😊
Hi Rory. I have been looking forward to this for some time and you have not disappointed. The reason for the move to Geelong is to make way for the increased number of cruise ships visiting Melbourne. The ferry service has been running since the 1970's and for a short time there was a service between Sydney and Hobart. The ferries were: The Empress of Australia, The Princess of Tasmania and The Australian Trader with the latter on the Sydney/Hobart route. The ferry arrived in Tasmania at Devonport, Burnie and Launceston on alternate days. Tasmanian Railways had a connection with the ferry in Devonport for an amazing journey to Hobart. Sadly Tasmania no longer has a passenger train service. Interesting that the current ferries have regular drydock in Sydney at Garden Island. I did the journey above in 1974 with a stay in Hobart before continuing to Sydney on the Australian Trader. I hope your crossing was a smooth one as Bass Strait is known as one of the roughest in the world. Thanks again Rory and I hope you found my comment interesting.
Thanks, Aussie John for the comments you have helped sort out my memory. I went to tassie shortly after Abel Tasman came into service. For the time it was great. Looking at Rory's video I thought the ship was looking a bit aged but pleased to see new ships on the way. What's this about no public transport at terminals. The same for the Adelaide rail terminal.
@@robertfletcher3421 Unfortunately it is common in Australia. Brisbane cruise terminal, White Bay cruise terminal in Sydney and Adelaide. The Governments of each state give lip service but won't provide transport to encourage tourism.
Thanks for the information!! I was expecting a roughy crossing too, but I think I was very lucky, it wasn’t windy on that night
Not forgetting the Port of Melbourne was hiking the fees to some ungodly amount and the TAS Govt said, nah. We’re not passing that onto us. And, Geelong popped up their hand. . Thanks Geelong 💜
@@karenfrench4094 That would be a way to make room for the cruise ships, after all the port fees &taxes are put onto the passengers. They killed to birds with one stone.
Good on you for getting on the inaugural service to Geelong - and also for getting the video edited so quickly! Really interesting too to see what the ferry is like - a great overview.
My boss and her hubby was on that too Rory. Live in Geelong, would love to have seen you.
Thanks ,Rory, it's been a long time since we travelled to Tassy, January, 1978, Still remember the trip well, Such a big improvement, no Melbourne traffic, now I hope to go again, Thanks for vid Cheers Bevan 🤠❤️🇦🇺
I really enjoy your videos Rory and this was no exception. Looking forward to the international content.
Thank you 😊
Great review Rory. Our first trip back home from Geelong end will be so much easier to navigate than through the heart of Melb.
Mrs Mac Pies have met their match, damn that food looked good Rory!😂
That buffet dinner was amazing 😂
Love the bagpipes...what a great way to start off the trip
This was such a great and relaxing, very informative video to watch. It had me dreaming as if I was actually on the boat and living the experience, and has everything covered that you need to know about traveling on Spirit of Tasmania. No other channel out there is as informative and well presented as yours!! Thank you so much!!
Still my favorite way between Melbourne and Tasmania! Anyway great film as usual! High quality coverage, and the highland cathedral on the bagpipes at the end is sure a nice touch to keep it whole!
Thanks Rory, very informative with the changes. Relevant points made.
I travelled from Devonport on The Spirit of Tasmania about two months ago..it was nice to see the going aboard area and the inside of the ship again.
Hi Rory thank you for video always wanted to go on it but haven't ever done it yet. The buffet was good. Rooms were great for the short time ur on there. Glad you have another video coming soon
Thanks Rory. First time I've viewed a boat travel report.
Yay another one so soon. Also I'll be catching the spirit next month. How delightful. Thanks Rory.
Since this was an inaugural one, I wanted to get it out as soon as I could.
Enjoy your spirit ride 😊
Absolutely awesome review Rory. Looking at taking trip on ferry early next year. Your review is so helpful and informative. Really enjoyable. Thank you.
Didn’t even know about this new route! Thanks for reviewing
Part of the new port and upgrades is allowing for multideck loading of vehicles at once via the ramps, making it much quicker.
Wow..!! when I last sailed on the Spirit of Tas the movies were free, mind you, that was back in the early naughty's...
Massive, massive downgrade for foot passengers compared to Port Melbourne's easy transfers.
Best review of the Spirt of Tasmania l’ve seen.
Really comprehensive 👌
Thanks Rory this was greatly entertaining and informative. Have been watching your videos for a while now and have never disappointed. Looking forward to the next journey
Thank you 😊
Thanks so much Rory
I have wanted to see the Spirit of Tasmania for a long time.
Excellent !!
come on RoryDing post another video already!!! been waiting. I very much like your hotel reviews, so keep these coming please. 👍 Me & my brother love your train vids...
Great Video Rory. Makes my very first trip on the Old Princess of Tasmania (AKA The POT) back in 1962 look like the journey from The UK to Botany Bay by the first settlers. The poor old POT stood on her stern and rolled from side to side after each raising on the waves after we left the Heads. Back then; breakfast was free on the POT and after that first trip; I came to realise why the breakfasts were free........NO ONE ATE BREAKFAST. They were too sea sick and the smell of bacon and eggs brought up the lunch you had the previous day LOLOL. I have subsequently travelled on the Able Tasman, The Spirit of Tasmania 1 and 2 back in 2004. Looks like the Spirit ships have undergone a refurbishment not once but twice. Thanks for sharing.
Thank You so much for putting together this video so quickly after 🎉doing the Inaugural Journey to Geelong. 😊 I look forward to doing the journey from Davenport to Geelong myself, have always enjoyed travelling on the Spirit. 🚢
Thanks so much for this review !! I traveled round-trip on this ferry with my van in 2009, but this video shows additional features of the ship which I didn't experience so it was really interesting. Also very interesting to hear about the recent change of port and new ships coming soon.
Another awesome video Rory, I am amazed that you posted so soon after the journey. Loved it all, can't wait for the next one.
Excellent review thanks Rory!
Thanks Rory, great review, very informative, I look forward to our trip.
this is great! SOT should be paying you for this video, good for their business, very positive!
Great to see you onboard spirit at last. I've always enjoyed travelling down to Tassie on Spirit, and am glad I no longer need to try and get through Melbourne, and find parking, before sailing now. I hope you'll take another trip when the new ferries, Spirit of Tasmania IV and V, start service next year.
I think the new ones will now arrive in 2024, and I would love to get on them when they arrive!!
Turkey! Rory is taking it WORLDWIDE!!!
Thanks to (Rome2Rio and) you, I've decided to book this ferry in October. Great review.
Loved your review Rory. I have travelled several times on the Spirit and I learned quite a few things from you. Keep up the great videos!
Well done Rory on another fantastic review experience for us at home!! Had no idea the Spirit of Tassie moved its hub from Station Pier to Geelong. Thanks once again for bringing us along really enjoyed it 👍
It did get mentioned in the news but not really publicises. I wonder how many people are going to miss out on their sailings because they will continue to turn up to Station Pier and find nothing there?
You are the best!!! I have stayed in the deluxe cabin and was amazing!! Back in 2015, I want to go again. 17:33 OMG so cool how it docks!
Cant wait to see what cabins they’re gonna offer on the new ships in 2024
@@RoryDing same!
Great job Rory. You kept me up all night. Couldn't top watching.
Thank you Rory really enjoyed your voyage, loved the Buffet, a highlight in my eyes, breakfast looks good too.
A single person would enjoy the day trip on the seats at the front eat a Buffet Lunch and enjoy the view or have a quick nap on the seat, a cheap way to travel.
❤ thank you Rory for a great coverage of the new SPOT trip to Geelong.
Awesome Rory! Thank you for showing us this - I might drive to Tassie next time via Geelong!
Been on that crossing like 2 dozen times and never yet used a bed or lounge chair
The sessions on that crossing are mega and beyond especially in gales. You missed the best part of that crossing Rory. Do the show again and join in a table or 4 lol
Who drives the car off?
@@mark123655 usually a Bimbo
Hi Rory, well done on this quick to RUclips vlog which I’ve been waiting for. I live in Tasmania and have been curious about the new Geelong terminal which I think is a good idea. Was so pleased you filmed the pet area as the carriage of pets on the current spirit ships has been contentious in many ways. TT line are claiming the new ships will significantly improve conditions for pets…at least the new Geelong terminal has provided something better than how it was at Station Pier, 👍
Lets hope they do it right for the pets. To be fair the old ships were bought second hand where as the new ones are being purpose built so a good opportunity to do it right. Would be great if pets were kept in a different location so owners could visit their pets during the trip.
@@craigalexp Yes, your so right. It’s an opportunity to bring their pet carriage standards up to date. I nearly lost two of my dogs to dehydration and neglect back in 2019. TT line never accepted that they were to blame, sadly there are many stories like this. It will be a great relief to finally see improved new facilities on Spirits 3 and 4. Thanks for your comment.
Great video Rory!! Love seeing the diversity in your travel content!!
Thank you 😊
Very informative Rory. Turkey wow, can't wait.
Great review Rory. I didnt know that The Spirit of Tasmania was moving to a different location. I will say those bedrooms look quite nice.
The move to Geelong was apparently prompted by the money that the port was asking for for the lease (of the very old building and facilities), So TT-Line took the opportunity to upgrade to purpose build facilities.
Thanks for the info.
Loved seeing the Automatic Vacuum Mooring machines!
This is a ferry good review Rory
Nice review. Food looks good nice waking up to the views
Yum
Thank you so much Rory, we love your work!! This was perfect as we're planning on travelling on it soon before they get replaced. Well done!
I was wondering if you'd do a vlog when the Spirt of Tasmania relocated very well done and informative as always! Hopefully they will improve the public transport in time in Geelong but it is a more sensible option for people with cars and caravans I hope tourism really takes off for Tasmania it's a beautiful state.
Great video Rory! Loved seeing a boat being featured on your channel and what a boat it is! I've never been on the Spirit of Tasmania before and get very seasick but maybe I might just one day do it! As always an amazing video.
I’m so glad you did this trip. Well done on a fantastic review. I live in Geelong and travel past the new site every day on my way to and from work. It has been great to watch the new site transform into a modern ferry terminal. I plan to go to Tasmania next year with my car and camper trailer so I’m looking forward to it already
Enjoyable video thank you Rory
Thanks for this very informative video Rory. I’m doing the trip with the same berth on Saturday night, this information helped me with several questions I had re the trip. Very thorough & entertaining video, well researched. Look forward to your videos, thanks & safe travels.
Thanks Rory. What a great video. Looking forward to more ferry reviews!
I thought you might try this one day. Great to see the food has improved so much. It used to be overpriced sludge, so it looks like they have really done a lot of good work here. Pleased to see that. Geelong is a win for freight, not so much for passengers. Hopefully they realise they should get a shuttle bus to the the train station soon.
Honestly not a great amount of travellers go without a car. The closest train station is under 5 minutes away and Uber is well established in Geelong. Only thing is you’ll need a myki card for the train but you need that in Melbourne anyway
I walked to north shore yesterday, took me 20 minutes, without a suitcase the walk wasn’t bad.
@@RoryDing I was in the area most of the morning. I could have given you a lift if id noticed you.
As others have said, I'd imagine that most people who aren't taking a car over would be flying these days. And even if Geelong isn't as close as Station Pier for some, it will be a less stressful drive if you're towing a caravan or driving a camper than fighting thru peak inner-city traffic.
MyBus offers a shuttle service to the port, and I think PTV will be admenable to establishing a bus stop at the terminal.
Lovely Melbourne VIC.. Sprit of Tasmania .. I was dreaming to go ages ago..
Wonderful... WOW Geelong...
that Buffett looks so good!
I LOVE how You can go back for another round 💓💓
Great video Rory
your reviews are very detailed and calming
I would also like to see you do cruise reviews in future
Love the review mate. That lunch looks amazing for $35!!
great review Rory thanks for the quick turn around on uploading it i think i will take the ferry next time i go to tassie it looks great and leaving from geelong should be different
look forward to you next over seas review :)
It was my first ferry ride in a long time! I think I’ll do it again when their new ships arrive in 2024!
Me and my family went on the night cruise to Tasmania in January of 2021 and it was really nice as we were able to get a great amount of sleep in the four person cabin that night! On the way back to Melbourne we took the day cruise which was also really nice and of course we traveled with our car! :)
Another fabulous review. Now looking forward to your International reviews. All the best
Thank you 😊
What a wonderful service.
Great to see you there Jeremy
Most informative and very professional video. Thanks Rory
Thank you Kelly 😊
Such a great video! Informative, professional and entertaining. I love it.
Thank you 😊
Nice one Rory. Great Video.
YES RORY OMG YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW LONG I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS REVIEW!!!!!!!!! 🥳🥳🥳
Thank you!! Hope you enjoyed this review 😊
Loved the video, Rory! Towards the end, I think you became part of the media pack. Looking forward to the Turkey video 😄
Thank you for watching till the last second of my video 😀😉☺️
I left tassie on the Spirit Of Tasmania around 20 years ago, we packed up the cortina with our favourite belongings and left the rest for people to take from outside our house when we moved out. We then proceeded to have a great time on the ship, including getting quite drunk and winning money in the casino that was on the particular ferry at the time.
Great review Rory! Glad you got a smooth passage - it can be pretty tough when Bass Strait is rough.
That was and excellent trip report Rory!!! Well done:):):)
Fantastic video Rory! Your videos are the best!!!
Thanks Rory, for this we will add this to our trip!💕
Very entertaining and thorough Rory. Thanks 👱♀️❤
Great video mate! Man I wish I could have done that crossing. So happy it’s gone to Geelong now as a rural Victorian.
Why? Unless you are driving it’s the worse location for getting to and doing the normal thing; picking up a hire car in Tasmania . And even worse for those of us in rural Victoria as now you need more than one train
@@xr6lad He's happy as it boosts rural Victoria's tourist economy, rather than Melbourne getting everything all the time
@@xr6lad I agree. What a downfall this move is for anyone on the Eastern side of Melbourne too.
This is a unique way of travelling in Australia and well worth doing at least once. Mind we loved Tasmania.
Great Review Rory, I recently did a return Station Pier crossing and stayed in a cabin like yours and was very impressed with The Spirit of Tasmania
i used to live in san kilda but left in 2017 kinda miss the place being near the beach :(
Thanks for another interesting and informative video. This looks like an affordable, leisurely way to travel to and from Tassie 👍🏽
Really enjoying your videos! When I sailed on the first Spirit of Tas in the early 2000s, the ticket was around $75, it included a bunk bed (much like a navy ship bunk) and the all you can eat buffet was included in the ticket price. I'm pretty sure the movies were free too, but it was just a big TV. The newer ships were a downgrade in customer experience, but they carry more.
I'm going to book a return trip to Tasmania on the SoT for myself in February so this was a good insight. I think I'll treat myself to one of the big rooms. They look great!
We travel often on the Spirit and you have done a good job.
Re the shower : the pressure is strong and you can adjust it up to very hot.
Like every new shower they are all different! There are 2 separate dials one for water pressure another for temperature. Took us a while to sort it...and if you wear glasses you need them at first in the shower to sort this out. lol
Great video Rory. Your review was very thorough and covered everything potential passengers would need to know. I captured the arrival into Geelong by drone so it was great to see it from the passenger perspective.
Nice video Rory, I didn’t knew the Spirit of Tasmania was moving to another location.
So I’m glad I took pictures of the Spirit of Tasmania 2 months before it moved.
1:40 - There used to be a railway line that went to Port Melbourne from Flinders Street and was the first railway line ever built in Australia.
But sadly, it was converted to light rail and the same happened with St. Kilda but just a few months early in 1987.
Route 109 still operates on its existing alignment to this day.
20:35 - North Geelong Station is not too far from the quay as well!
Heard they’re also introducing a shuttle bus between Geelong Station and the previously mentioned quay.
All to say.
Thank you for the info!!
I walked to north shore station yesterday, it actually wasn’t too bad. Might be harder if I had a suitcase though.
@@RoryDing could very easily ride an Uber if you have luggage
Hi Rory, I noticed today on their website that that a shuttle bus has been organised for connection to Geelong station. It’s free until November 6th. Not sure when that info became available.