Spirit of Tasmania four will not be able to take up a temporary home in Geelong – it will have many.
The ship – which is not yet in action due to works on the Tasmanian berth – will be forced to move around different berths at the Port of Geelong.
It had been set to dock at Point Henry, but the Port requires infrastructure works for that to happen.
“As there is no viable option in Tasmania, the vessel will be temporarily stored at the Port of Geelong at a combination of Spirit’s existing terminal, at anchor and at a nearby berth,” a TT-Line spokesperson said.
Meanwhile Spirit Five is set to stay in Europe once it is completed.
“The ship is expected to stay in Europe until after the Tasmanian cruise ship season,” the spokesperson said.
“European berths are less expensive than any Australian option.”
Spirit Four should be in action late 2026.
