Perth operator Oceanic Cruises has taken delivery of the latest high-speed catamaran ferry from the shipyard of Sabre Catamarans, Australia.
At 24 metres in length, it is slightly larger than the 22-metre vessels performing in seas around the globe, yet its home is in the West. Aptly named 'Rottnest Spirit', the 209 passenger vessel operates between the Pier Street Jetty in the heart of Perth, with passenger pick up points in iconic Fremantle, before plying the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean to picturesque Rottnest Island, a voyage of just over 10 nautical miles. The new owners of Oceanic Cruises, Tim and Tammy Shuttleworth have ordered a second vessel , currently under construction at Sabre Catamarans yard in Spearwood. Rottnest Island is a popular destination for day trips, lazy days vacationing and for many thousands of visitors each year, for bicycling. 'Rottnest Spirit', or 'Spirit' as she's affectionately known by her crew, is fitted with a crane and luggage crates and has been designed to accommodate bikes comfortably. With all three Rottnest ferry companies having changed hands in recent months, the Shuttleworths are flagging their intention to pick up both the pace and standard of service to tourists and locals alike.
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