During the following year's fleet maneuvers, which began on 10 June, "Enrico Dandolo" was assigned to the "defending squadron", along with the ironclads , , and , the protected cruiser , the torpedo cruiser , and several smaller vessels. The first half of the maneuvers tested the ability to attack and defend the Strait of Messina, and concluded in time for a fleet review by King Umberto I on the 21st. The second phase consisted of joint maneuvers with the Italian Army; the fleet was tasked with attempting to force an amphibious landing, which it effected at San Vicenzo on 30 July, the last day of the exercises.