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The Lady Nelson Tall Ship
Things To Do Hobart, Hobart, Tasmania
Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours
Step into Hobart’s maritime history and sail on a square-rigged tall ship.
Berthed at the picturesque waterfront of Hobart, the iconic and much photographed Lady Nelson tall ship is a replica of the original Lady Nelson brig that brought the first British settlers to Tasmania (then known as Van Diemen’s Land).
Built locally in 1988 based on the original plans, the replica Lady Nelson has been a star attraction on Elizabeth St Pier and is entirely crewed by volunteers who passionately maintain the ship.
Short sails on the harbour provide a unique opportunity to experience tall ship sailing and enjoy the history of both the original Lady Nelson and the current replica .
Haul on a line, brace the yards, steer the ship, talk to the captain and crew or just relax and enjoy the magnificent views of Hobart.
Weekend Short Sails (one and a half hours) – see website for dates and times
Charters & Longer Voyages
The Lady Nelson is also available for private charter and offers a range of amazing multi-day adventure trips exploring places such as Port Arthur, Tasman Peninsular, Bruny Island and the d’Entrecasteaux Channel.
Services
From $50 to $120
Get a unique harbour view of the beautiful city of Hobart. Come aboard and experience tall ship sailing on one of the world’s most picturesque harbours.
90 minute harbour sails most weekends
Historic replica of the original Lady Nelson brig that the first settlers to Hobart arrived in.
Haul on a line, steer the ship or just relax and enjoy the experience of Tall Ship sailing. Meet the captain and chat with the volunteer crew.
Learn about the thrilling history of the original Lady Nelson and the current replica.
Where we go and the number of sails put up will be based on the weather and the number of volunteer crew and passengers.
Sailing on the Lady Nelson is very popular so booking in advance is recommended.
Sailing dates and times: Our standard sailing times are 11 am and 1 pm on Saturdays and/or Sundays.
Available dates, and times are on our online booking system or contact our office.
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