Take a Christina River cruise on Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware on weekends and select Fridays. this spring/early summer. Adventure awaits when you come aboard the majestic Swedish flagship that founded the colony of New Sweden in 1638. Bring your friends and family on a 1.5-hour cruise to relax and explore our ship and the Wilmington Riverfront.
Copeland Maritime Center Hours:
Wednesday - Friday: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday: 12:00 - 4:00pm (from May 28-Sept. 24)
Extended Summer Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm on Sundays (to accommodate 10:00am sails)
Additional times by appointment
Take a tall ship sail from Historic New Castle’s beautiful public dock! Bring family and friends to relax and enjoy a 2.5-hour morning or afternoon sail on the Delaware River. Tickets are available online and by phone at 302.429.7447.
Location/Directions: Historic New Castle Public Pier, 1 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE
Free deck tours of the
Kalmar Nyckel
ship deck on the
Wilmington Riverfront.
Please check the
ship's schedule for updates. Rain date for fireworks TBD.
FREE
Location: Tubman-Garret Riverfront Park, Rosa Parks Drive, Wilmington, DE 19801
Ahoy! Celebrate your favorite pirate and come in costume for an after of kids' activities.
Location: Kalmar Nyckel Foundation maritime campus, 1124 East 7th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Come sail aboard the Tall Ship of Delaware on our visit to ports on the East Coast this summer. Take a 2.5-hour adventure with family or friends on a morning or afternoon sail. Tickets are available online and by phone: 302.429.7447
Each sailing season, our tall ship typically visits ports from Virginia to New England. We offer unforgettable day sails and deck tours at most ports:
Tickets: $75/Adult and $40/Youth 12 and under
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Copeland Maritime Center
at the Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard
1124 E 7th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
302.429.7447
Wednesday–Friday: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm from May 28-Sept. 24
Additional hours
and by appointment
Thank you for contacting us.