Tall Ships Victoria Inc was established in 2006 to promote, coordinate, support and facilitate the activities of Tall Ships within Victoria. We also help initiate, facilitate and support visiting Tall Ships from around the world. Learn more about Our Aims.
Explore the tall ships news and activities we have gathered together, and join us in person at Docklands, Shed 2, if you can, or with your ideas and comments via our contact page.
Enterprize
Melbourne’s tall ship Enterprize is a replica of the 1830 topsail schooner. Launched in 1997, the ship is sailed by a volunteer crew, offering an authentic 19th-century sailing experience for to all Victorians.
An acceleration of the development program on North Wharf, Docklands, has resulted in Development Victoria advising Enterprize, together with Alma Doepel and ST Wattle that they must relocate their operations earlier than anticipated. Notice was given to relocate by 30 June 2025, but further negotiations and public pressure have resulted in an extension of six months. To date, no alternative berths in Docklands have been offered.
For details visit Enterprize.
Alma Doepel
The ship is based at her restoration workshop at Shed 2 on North Wharf, Docklands, where final fit-out work is well underway. New rigging, engines, tanks, accommodation and a vast array of equipment are being installed. Another significant milestone was passed in October 2025 when Alma relocated, under her own power, from North Wharf to the Melbourne Boat Show site as the photograph shows.
An acceleration of the property development program on North Wharf, Docklands, has resulted in Development Victoria advising Alma Doepel, Enterprize and ST Wattle that they must relocate their operations earlier than anticipated. Notice was given to relocate by 30 June 2025, but further negotiations and public pressure have resulted in an extension of six months. To date, no alternative berths in Docklands have been offered.
For more information, see Save Alma.
Melbourne Boat Show
October 2025 update
Tall Ships Victoria was again at the Melbourne Boat Show 2025. This year, TSV was on the fore-deck of Alma Doepel, moored next to the Port Phillip Ferry terminal and it was a busy weekend.
For a wrap-up on the 2025 show itself, visit Melbourne Boat Show.
One and All
One and All sails out of the port of Adelaide. Join the ship in one of the many events during the year from Open Days, Event Exhibitions, Day Sails to Voyages, or join as a volunteer.
Stad Amsterdam
Berths are now available on the Stad Amsterdam in 2025 scheduled to arrive in Sydney on 20 August 2025 and Brisbane on 2 September to sail on to Denpasar and on to Singapore.
SS Danmark
SS Danmark is a full-rigged ship owned by the Danish Maritime Authority and based at the Maritime Training and Education Centre in Frederikshavn, Denmark.
Victorian Wooden Boat Festival 2028
Previously called Geelong Wooden Boat Festival 2026, the 2028 festival will continue to be held in Geelong.
The Victorian Wooden Boat Festival is being hosted by the Royal Geelong Yacht Club in 2028. This bi-annual event holds a unique place in the culture of our city, celebrating Australia’s maritime heritage and local history through the wonderful world of wooden boats.
Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2027
5 – 8 February 2027
AWBF is Tasmania’s largest free event and the largest celebration of wooden boats and maritime culture in the Southern Hemisphere. Founded in 1994, the not-for-profit four-day festival is held biennially in Hobart, spanning the entire waterfront and feeding into the city beyond.
James Craig 1874 Tall Ship
In 2024, the James Craig celebrated her 150th anniversary!
The ship sailed her 9th voyage to Hobart for the 2025 Wooden Boat Festival. Excellent videos of her return voyage to Sydney may be viewed on YouTube.
To track Tall Ships and other vessels in our bay.
Ocean Education Centre
Visit this TSV project involving the use of tall ships in marine science and research, education, as much more.
PoWAG Action Group
PoWAG campaigns for improved infrastructure to ensure Hobson’s Bay is a safe harbour and a preferred recreational boating destination.