Spirit of Tasmania I and II will operate four additional daylight sailings to cater for increased passenger and vehicle demand on Bass Strait during October and November.

TT-Line Chief Executive Peter Simmons said the additional sailings had been scheduled in response to ongoing heavy demand for passenger and passenger vehicle transportation on Bass Strait.

�With bookings well ahead for September and October compared to the same time last year, the company decided to introduce these additional voyages�.

The additional sailings have been scheduled for:

� Friday 11 October � Saturday 12 October � Friday 1 November � Saturday 2 November

�The additional sailings will provide capacity for an additional 8,000 passengers to travel and ensure that we continue to boost the tourism industries of both Tasmania and Victoria,� Mr Simmons said.

The additional sailings will depart at 9.00am and arrive at 6.00pm. Fares for the daylight voyages will be $100 with cabin accommodation available at an extra cost. Standard vehicles will travel free.

Mr Simmons said the future for Spirit of Tasmania I and II looked extremely positive.

�The new vessels� commenced service just three weeks ago and already we have had to scheduled 20 additional daylight crossings to service the increased demand for Bass Strait transport,� he said.

For bookings and reservation enquiries telephone Spirit of Tasmania reservations on 13 20 10.

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For further information contact: Ms Simone Ferrier Spirit of Tasmania, Manager Corporate Communications Telephone: 03 9206 6220