Tall Ships & Wooden Boats

STEP BACK IN TIME…

Onboard the Alma Doepel, Enterprize, Steam Tug Wattle and explore modern-day wooden boats on Harbour Esplanade.

  • A person in dark clothing climbing a wooden ladder on the side of a boat named ALMA DOPEL, with a bright blue sky and scattered clouds in the background.

    Alma Doepel

  • A large sailing ship with multiple sails on the water, with a city skyline in the distance under a clear blue sky.

    Enterprize

  • A vintage paddle steamer boat named Wattle docked at a pier, decorated with nautical flags, with people walking nearby and modern buildings in the background under a bright blue sky.

    Wattle

  • A small wooden boat on a trailer beside a body of water, with a city skyline and tall buildings in the background.

    Wooden Boat Association

Book a One Hour Sail on the Enterprize over the Melbourne Boat Show Weekend!

Enjoy rare vistas of the Melbourne Ports that few get to see! A great family adventure.

- Unique and exciting experience.
- Ship’s significance in the founding history of Melbourne.
- Great views of Melbourne Ports and the splendour of Docklands.
- Passengers are invited to help the crew sail the ship.
- Meeting a group of enthusiastic volunteers.
- A beautiful replica wooden ship with traditional rigging.
- The wonderful experience of being on the water under sail.

Average Duration: 1 Hour

A tall ship sailing in front of Marvel Stadium with a city skyline of tall modern buildings in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.
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Logo of the Offshore & Specialist Ships Australia organization, featuring a blue anchor and a rope border with the organization's name.
Illustration of a steam tugboat with a red flag, black and yellow smokestack, and orange deck, above the text 'Steam Tug Wattle' in blue and green letters.
Black and white emblem featuring a sailing ship inside a rope border, with the words 'Alma Doepel Australia 1903' encircling the ship.
Logo of Melbourne Maritime Heritage Network with white text on teal background.
A nautical-themed emblem featuring a sailing ship with beige sails on stylized waves, surrounded by a navy blue border with white stars.
Logo of the Wooden Boat Association with a ship wheel design.
Logo of a blue sailing ship with the text 'Tall Ships Victoria' underneath.
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