Spirit of Tasmania Concession Fares (TT-Line)
This page is a direct rule-based guide for AU_TAS_SPIRIT_OF_TASMANIA_CONCESSION (rule version 2025-26, effective 1 July 2025). It explains the Spirit of Tasmania (TT-Line) passenger concession — discounted ferry fares for concession card holders.
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Quick Answer
You may qualify if you live in Tasmania and hold a Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card or DVA Gold Card. The concession discounts your passenger fare on the Spirit of Tasmania.
It produces no cash — it lowers the price of an eligible passenger fare. In the questionnaire it is reached when state = TAS and concession_card_type is one of the qualifying cards.
Outcome summary: a discounted passenger fare on the ferry between Tasmania and the mainland. You quote your concession card number when booking and must present a valid card on the day of travel.
What Is This Payment?
The Spirit of Tasmania, operated by TT-Line, is the vehicle and passenger ferry linking Tasmania with the mainland. For many Tasmanians on a fixed income it is the practical way to travel interstate with a car.
The rule database tags this as a Group B benefit with eligibility_only as its result role. It does not pay money; it reduces the passenger fare for eligible card holders.
The discount applies to certain passenger fares and can depend on the cabin or travel class chosen. It is claimed at the time of booking by quoting your concession card details.
How Much Can You Get?
The amount block is eligibility_only with period: none. There is no direct cash payment; the value is the reduced passenger fare on the Spirit of Tasmania.
- A discounted passenger fare for eligible concession card holders.
- Applies to part of the fare range and can vary with the cabin or class selected.
- Claimed at booking by quoting your concession card number.
Eligibility Conditions
The eligibility block is an all set, so every condition must pass.
- Tasmanian resident:
state = TAS. The concession is part of Tasmania's concessions program. - Qualifying concession card:
concession_card_typeis a Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card or DVA Gold Card.
When you book, provide your concession (pension) card number so the discounted fare applies. On the day of travel your card must still be valid and you must be able to present it.
Because the discount is tied to selected fares and cabins, it pays to check which fare types attract the concession before booking, and to book the eligible option.
How To Apply
The channel is online, through Spirit of Tasmania bookings.
- Book online and quote your concession card number to claim the discounted fare.
- Make sure your card is still valid on the day you travel.
- Carry the card and present it on request when boarding.
Rule-Based Scenarios
Scenario 1: visiting family on the mainland
Beryl, a Pensioner Concession Card holder, books a Spirit of Tasmania crossing to visit her grandchildren in Victoria and quotes her card number for the discounted passenger fare.
Scenario 2: a DVA Gold Card veteran
George holds a DVA Gold Card and books a crossing, applying the concession to his passenger fare when he books.
Scenario 3: card expired before travel
If Maria's Health Care Card lapses before her sailing date, the concession fare may not stand, since the card must be valid on the day of travel.
Scenario 4: non-discounted fare type
Sam chooses a fare or cabin that the concession does not cover, so the discount does not apply — checking eligible fare types before booking avoids this.
Common Mistakes
- Assuming it is a cash payment: the concession discounts your passenger fare; it does not pay money.
- Booking without your card number: quote your concession card number at booking so the discounted fare is applied.
- Letting the card expire: your card must still be valid on the day of travel for the concession to hold.
- Assuming every fare is discounted: the discount applies to part of the fare range and can depend on the cabin or class.
- Forgetting to carry the card: you must be able to present a valid card when boarding.
- Confusing it with vehicle charges: the concession is for passenger fares, so check separately how your vehicle is charged.
Related Benefits
- Tasmanian Bass Strait Islands Air Travel — 50% rebate on an annual return flight for island pensioners.
- Tasmanian Bruny Island Ferry Concession — discounted SeaLink fares for card holders.
- Tasmanian public transport concession — cheaper bus and ferry travel for card holders.
- Tasmanian DVA TPI/EDA Free Travel — free bus and ferry travel for eligible veterans.
- Pensioner Concession Card — federal card unlocking a wide range of concessions.
- DVA Veterans Supplement — federal supplement for eligible veterans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this concession pay me money?
No. It discounts your passenger fare on the Spirit of Tasmania; it is not a cash payment.
Which cards qualify?
A Pensioner Concession Card, a Health Care Card, or a DVA Gold Card.
How do I claim the discount?
Quote your concession card number when you book online.
Does my card need to be valid on the travel day?
Yes. Your card must still be valid on the day you travel and you must be able to present it.
Does the discount apply to all fares?
No. It applies to part of the fare range and can depend on the cabin or class you choose.
Is the discount for the vehicle too?
The concession covers passenger fares; check how vehicle charges are handled separately when booking.
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