"Enrico Dandolo" took part in the annual 1888 fleet maneuvers, along with the ironclads , , "Caio Duilio", and , one protected cruiser, four torpedo cruisers, and numerous smaller vessels. The maneuvers consisted of close-order drills and a simulated attack on and defense of La Spezia. The ship served as the flagship of the 3rd Division of the Active Squadron during the 1893 fleet maneuvers, along with "Affondatore", the torpedo cruiser , and four torpedo boats. During the maneuvers, which lasted from 6 August to 5 September, the ships of the Active Squadron simulated a French attack on the Italian fleet. For the rest of the year, "Enrico Dandolo" was assigned to the 2nd Division of the Italian fleet, along with the protected cruiser and the torpedo cruiser .