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 ship news and activities we have gathered together on these pages. We always welcome your ideas and comments and you can share those with us on 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.
A development program on North Wharf, Docklands, resulted in Development Victoria advising Enterprize, together with Alma Doepel and Steam Tug Wattle that they must relocate their operations by January 2026. As a result, all three historic vessels are in the process of relocating to Seaworks, in Williamstown. The relocation should be completed by mid-2026, providing wharf and workshop facilities.
Read more about the ship at Enterprize.
Alma Doepel
The development program on North Wharf, Docklands, Alma Doepel’s restoration base from 2009, has meant the relocation of the ship, along with Enterprize and Wattle.
Until wharf repairs and workshop facilities are available at Seaworks in Williamstown, Alma has been temporarily berthed at 23South Wharf, courtesy of Port of Melbourne. The move to Williamstown is anticipated by mid-2026. Container-based workshops and storage will allow the final stages of Alam Doepel’s fit-out to be completed at the interim location, now that the excellent workshop on North Wharf, Docklands is set to be demolished to make way for modern housing.
Completion of the re-rigging, machinery installation, accommodation fit-out for sail training, and other essential requirements, although disrupted by the loss of the Docklands base, is back on track towards completion of the restoration and re-commissioning of the ship.
For more information, see Alma Doepel website; and
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
The classic Stad Amsterdam continues her world cruising programs and full details, to tempt any tall ship sailor, are available on the website.
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.
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. James Craig continues regular day sailing from Sydney.
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.
Young Endeavour Voyages
2026 voyage information for young sailors aged 16-23 years is available.
To track Tall Ships and other vessels in our bay.
PoWAG Action Group
PoWAG campaigns for improved infrastructure to ensure Hobson’s Bay is a safe harbour and a preferred recreational boating destination.