Tourists can now go back to the 19th century with Melbourne Tall Ship cruises and learn the history of Melbourne. Tourists and school children are benefitting mainly by getting a hands on experience of 19th century maritime. The expedition is carried out by Enterprize Ship Trust and while enjoying the cruise the tourists and students get to know the history of Melbourne also. The early settlers of Melbourne came on a ship in 1835 and Enterprize is a replica of that ship. You can visit their website http://www.enterprize.org.au for details on Melbourne ship sailing.
You can enjoy Enterprize in many ways. The Enterprise Port Trust runs three 1 Hour Sails every day. The sails depart from Docklands, Geelong, Portarlington, Rye and Williamstown. Prior booking is required for the cruise. Then there is an Evening Cruise where you can watch the twilight while board the magnificent ship and the city light up from the sea. You can lend a hand to the crew with sailing and see some of the tourist attractions around the Bay. Forget about work, studies and all the other daily nit-bits of life and just relax and enjoy a world of 19th century sailing in an Overnight Adventure.The company does Port Transits as well.
Book and hop aboard Melbourne’s tall ship and travel from home port in Docklands sailing to Geelong, Portarlington or Rye. Help at the wheel, set a sail or two or just sit back and relax. Enterprize schedules yearly extended off shore voyages, one to eastern and another to western Victoria and Tasmania on alternate years. Geelong weekend sails are usually conducted in the first weekend of the month to coincide with the Sunday market at Steampacket Gardens.The company offers team building trainings on board for up to 45 member groups. The Enterprize way of training involves minimal distraction being away from the workplace, no assumptions here since they are made to sail Enterprize unassisted. They have to work together as a team in real-time.
Enterprize can be rented as a sailing or non-sailing (stationary) venue, berthed at North Wharf, Docklands. With Melbourne city lights and Victoria Harbour as the backdrop, it’ll be one of the most memorable venues ever in one’s life. The company offers an exciting and unforgettable experience for birthdays, weddings, and christenings, product launches / advertising campaigns, corporate team building / training, small meetings and conference excursions, photo and film shoots, incentive rewards, Christmas parties and other special events. Enterprize is participating in the inaugural sail of 10th Australian Wooden Boat Festival on 8th February 2013. To book an Enterprize ship for your special occasion or vacation click http://www.enterprize.org.auand avail the online booking option.