The topsail schooner Enterprize is Melbourne's tall ship, the working replica of the 1800s sailing vessel that founded Melbourne.
Enterprize is a replica of the tall ship that in 1835 brought the first settlers from Launceston Tasmania to begin what is now Melbourne. The 27-metre topsail schooner is one of only two traditionally-rigged ships in Australian and New Zealand waters and is open to the public for a variety of sails along the coast of Victoria.
Enterprize operates for most of the year, doing voyages and sails in most of the ports she visits. Shorter sails are open to the general public wherever the ship is docked, or the more adventurous can book in for multi-day voyages around Port Phillip or along the coast of Victoria.
One Hour Sails are a great opportunity to jump on board and give the crew a hand in sailing the ship around the bay, and passengers over 16 are welcome to climb the rigging as well!
Evening Sails are a leisurely 1.5 hour journey, where passengers can lend a hand setting sail while enjoying the beautiful sunset views over the bay.
Day on the Bay trips are a longer voyage around Port Phillip Bay, commencing at 10am and returning to port at 2pm. Help the crew and sail with the wind. Bookings are essential for these voyages.
For the more bold traveller, Overnight Adventures are a chance to experience life on a ship as it was in the 1800s. Lend a hand on deck and see where the ship ends up overnight, as well as eating dinner on board and sleeping in bunks in the ship's saloon! Bookings are essential for these voyages.
Port Transits are a fun way to see the sights of Port Phillip or Victoria from the water. Jump on board the ship as the crew takes her from one berth to another and help out with the sailing. Eat meals with the crew and sleep on board the ship like an 1800s traveller. Bookings are essential for these voyages.
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