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Lady Nelson Duke Of Edinburgh Youth Adventure

looking up the mast at full sails set on a sunny day
Challenging yourself is where the magic is
Dolphins
Gorgeous Sunset at anchor from deck of Lady Nelson on the south Eastern coast of Tasmania
Get away from it all and see who you find
Sails up, adventure calling
Titanic moment anyone?
Youth crew up the mast handling the sails
Learn to be the master of your own life
Learn navigation skills
Swap screens for sails and spend five unforgettable days aboard Tasmania's iconic tall ship, STV Lady Nelson. Explore Southern Tasmania's spectacular coastline while becoming part of the crew on a hands-on sailing adventure unlike anything you've experienced before. Learn to steer the ship, handle sails, navigate coastal waters, assist with engineering tasks and help prepare meals in the galley. Climb the masts, take the helm and discover what it takes to keep a traditional tall ship moving. Along the way, keep an eye out for dolphins, seals, albatross and even migrating whales. For the first four days, you'll rotate through real shipboard roles, building practical skills, confidence and teamwork. Then comes the ultimate challenge. Under the guidance of the professional crew, participants elect their own Master, Bosun, Engineer and Cook and work together to bring Lady Nelson safely home. Wake to spectacular sunrises, fall asleep beneath star-filled skies and make lifelong mates while exploring some of Tasmania's most breathtaking coastal scenery. Perfect for Duke of Edinburgh participants, Gold Residential Projects, or anyone looking for a genuine adventure. This isn't a sightseeing cruise. It's a chance to step up, get involved and be part of the adventure. The sea is calling. Are you in?
Event Details
  • Sunday 3 January 2027 - Thursday 7 January 2027

  • 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

  • Elizabeth Street Pier, Hobart, Tasmania, 7000

Non Smoking

Does not cater for people with access needs.

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