Hundreds of people will be part of Spirit of Tasmania III�s first passenger sailing today when it sails from Hobart to Devonport. The vessel is scheduled to depart Macquarie Number 6 Wharf at 8.00am and arrive into Devonport at 8.00pm with over 500 passengers booked on the sold-out voyage.

Passengers will enjoy a unique experience as they sail up Tasmania�s East Coast enjoying a delicious brunch and dinner in the onboard restaurant, as well as live entertainment and movies.

Simone Ferrier, Spirit of Tasmania�s Manager Corporate Communications, said the sailing would provide the opportunity to gather feedback from passengers.

�Passengers will be able to trial the refurbished ship and the new facilities that were constructed while the ship was berthed in Hobart during the past two months,� said Ms Ferrier. �I�m sure they�ll be happy with what we�ve developed.�

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For further information, contact:

Christina Koullas Corporate Communications Coordinator Tel: 03 9206 6220 / 0438 393 898 czk@spiritoftasmania.com.au

or

Chelsea Kelly Corporate Communications Assistant Tel: 03 9206 6226 / 0411 140 706 ccl@spiritoftasmania.com.au