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Second new Spirit of Tasmania ferry departs Scotland for Melbourne

The 212-meter ferry follows a safer route around Africa to Australia, avoiding Middle East conflicts, with the voyage expected to last about seven weeks, TT-Line said.

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The second of the new Spirit of Tasmania vessels begins its seven-week voyage from Scotland to Australia. It will remain in Melbourne until a berth becomes available in Hobart at the end of the cruise ship season.

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Second new Spirit of Tasmania ferry departs Scotland for Melbourne

The second of the new Spirit of Tasmania vessels begins its seven-week voyage from Scotland to Australia. It will remain in Melbourne until a berth becomes available in Hobart at the end of the cruise ship season.

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Second new Spirit taking long route home to avoid Middle East conflict

Spirit of Tasmania V departed Leith, Scotland on March 8, taking a safer seven-week voyage around Africa. Discover why the Red Sea route was avoided.

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The Examiner broke the news on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
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