Devonport Ferry in Wesley Vale, Tasmania, Australia | Travel and transport

Devonport Ferry

Locality: Wesley Vale, Tasmania, Australia

Phone: +61 3 6427 7626

Address: 283 Port Sorell Road 7307 Wesley Vale, TAS, Australia

Website: www.merseylink.com.au/ferry

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24.01.2022 Don't forget $1 Wednesday starts today! The rain looks to be clearing, so why not get out while you can and take advantage of this great offer. Hope to see you on board!

24.01.2022 !!GIVEAWAY!! x10 Same-day return tickets to the ferry are up for grabs! Who knew the ferry was owned and operated by local and now officially the largest privately owned bus company, Merseylink? To be in the chance to win 1 of 10 tickets all you need to do is head to our Merseylink page and drop us a like and finish this sentence in the comments below, "I love sailing on the Spirit of Devonport Ferry because..." The lucky winners will be drawn next Tuesday, March 10. Be s...ure to let your friends know too! This competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook.

23.01.2022 You may have noticed this past week that our ferry is out of the water. Covid-19, unfortunately, cut our sailing time short this year before its important maintenance period was scheduled to begin. Rest assured, we will be back sailing on September 1 with a safe vessel to get you all across swiftly! We thank you for your understanding and can't wait to see all your friendly faces this spring!

22.01.2022 Ensuring the health and safety of our passengers is our highest priority. Like always, we are keeping to our usual strict sanitation standards for the benefit of all our passengers and our drivers. If you are feeling unwell, have been overseas or came in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19, we ask you to please protect yourself and those around you by self-isolating and seek advice from the Tasmanian Public Health Hotline on 1800 671 738. We are in this together.

21.01.2022 Here's something to brighten up your mid-week blues. $1 ferry fares! During these upcoming school holidays, we are offering a single fare trip for just $1 on Wednesdays only. Bikes and dogs that are on leads are welcome aboard. Catching the Ferry across to East Devonport is perfect for families to enjoy a walk or ride to Pioneer Park (and to exert some of that endless energy kids seem to always have!) Share this post to make sure no one misses this good deal!

20.01.2022 Father’s Day giveaway! Click the post by Merseylink below to comment on their Father’s Day post. Like, follow, and comment on their post for your chance to win some great prizes! Good luck everyone.

20.01.2022 Ferry times extended until 12:30am for NYE SkyFire event! Normal ticket prices apply.

18.01.2022 We would like to announce that unfortunately, tomorrow March 31, will be the ferry's last day of operation for the foreseeable future. We believe this is the right thing to do to ensure the health and safety of our employees and our passengers. Please be safe and take care of yourself. We hope to be sailing again in no time.

16.01.2022 Pictured below is Simon and Chris from our Operations Team alongside Ferry Master Brian who are all graciously accepting a plaque from Tasports for their continued support towards The Spirit of Devonport. Merseylink would like to extend our sincere gratitude and many thanks to Tasports for always showing support by providing a safe and secure overnight dock for the ferry.

13.01.2022 Where has the time gone? September 1 is almost here, just under one week until the Ferry is back operating! We have some great news too, our $5 same-day return fare will be continuing when we are back up and running. Looking forward to seeing some new and familiar faces onboard.

11.01.2022 $5 same-day return trips! Who doesn't love a saving? If you're planning a trip across the river and back on the same day, we're now offering $5 fares for adults . All you need to do is let the driver know you're after a return fare and you'll receive a ticket to show on your way back, it's as easy as that! Happy sailing!

10.01.2022 Great write up in the Advocate today about our Ferry and driver, Gemma. Four sleeps to go!

09.01.2022 Last week we had the pleasure of taking some attendees of the recent WIMDOI conference on a charter up the river. A big thanks to the group for taking the time out to include us in their day and snapping some pretty cool pictures while onboard and to our driver, Deryn, for always making sure every trip is an outstanding experience for all our passengers. If you would like to book the Ferry for a charter, please phone our office on 6427 7626 for more details.

07.01.2022 Only four weeks left until we are back sailing across the river. Who else is as excited as we are?

07.01.2022 Public Holiday Information for Friday, 29 Nov. Due to the Devonport Show public holiday for Devonport residents, there will be no bus or ferry services operating for the day (Devonport and surrounds). All services will resume for Saturday's regular timetables.

07.01.2022 You couldn't pick a better day to visit the Ferry than today! Perfect conditions all round.

05.01.2022 Slight change in operating hours this Saturday. We will open for sailings between 9am - 12pm. The river will then be closed from 12pm - 4pm due to Devonport Regatta practice. For alternate transport - visit the timetable below for East Devonport schedule.

05.01.2022 It’s easy to forget how tiny our little ferry is when it’s sailing past the Spirit! What a glorious day it is to be out and about.

04.01.2022 The wait is over the Ferry will be returning tomorrow! We wish to thank everyone for their patience, understanding and continued support throughout the unforeseen extended break this year. We are excited to see many familiar faces this week and hope to see some new passengers along the way. A big thank you to our dedicated employees who worked tirelessly to ensure the maintenance of the Ferry was at its highest standard ready for return.... The Ferry will operate on the same business hours and fare costs as before its break. Monday to Friday: 7 am - 5:30 pm Saturdays: 9 am - 5 pm Adult: $3 Family: $10 Student: $2 $5 same-day return trips will continue. Passengers will receive a stamp on their ticket and must use return trip same-day otherwise it will become ineligible. Pictured L-R: Dave, Anthony, Gemma, and Simon.

03.01.2022 A big thank you to everyone who entered our same-day return ticket comp! We absolutely loved reading all your comments The winners below have each won a double pass! Alysha Mace Debra Guy Jill Selby ... Courtney Hay Roxanne Webb Congratulations, guys! Please private message us for collection details. As always, thank you to everyone who shows their ongoing support and appreciation for the ferry, we love our community!

01.01.2022 Devonport's beloved trans-Mersey ferry's passenger numbers are on an upward trend this year.

01.01.2022 Much better weather today. Come down and enjoy a return trip for $5! visit our website for more information: https://bit.ly/3no92GT

01.01.2022 $1 Ferry fares are back for today only! Perfect conditions for a bike ride, or a walk with the *dog, yes both are welcome on board! Come and support our local iconic Ferry and enjoy the views from the water as you cross the river. *Dogs must be on a lead at all times.

01.01.2022 Seniors Week is just around the corner and in 2019 we are continuing our support by providing free travel to all seniors on our Buses and Ferry* from Oct 14 - 20! Check out what's on offer for the coming week by clicking the link to the full program below. *Present your Seniors Card when boarding for proof of eligibility.