Where Adventure Awaits
Come aboard and discover the remarkable story behind The Tall Ship of Delaware, Kalmar Nyckel, and experience Delaware’s rich maritime history at the Copeland Maritime Center.
Sail & Visit
Tall Ship of Delaware Sails
Awesome day sails on Kalmar Nyckel from Greenport Village, NY; Salem, MA; and Bristol, PA, plus deck tours in most ports. The ship returns to Historic New Castle August 26 - September 4 and Wilmington on Sept. 16 for fall sails.
Copeland Maritime Center
Our Copeland Maritime Center welcomes visitors year-round for unique maritime programs and exhibits. Explore our field trips or host a private function in our special riverfront venue.
Fund A Field Trip
Donation Match
Support our Fund a Field Trip. Your gift of $125 will give 5 Delaware children a free field trip AND it will be matched for another 5 children until Friday, Oct. 6.
Halloween Ghost Ship
Saturday, October 21
Our 5th annual family-friendly costume event includes indoor Ghost Ship tours, pumpkin painting, crafts, tall ship tours. Food Trucks. Free admission & parking.
Tall Ship of Delaware
Volunteer Open Houses
Explore opportunities to learn to sail, teach & restore
Kalmar Nyckel.
No
experience needed. Sign up for a 2-hour open house with free tours & learn more.
Educational Programs
Walk The Decks. Learn The Ropes.
Five Ways To Freedom
Launch an Underground Railroad History of Delaware unit with this free in-classroom program that defines the work of five Underground Railroad leaders with five routes through Delaware and a maritime aspect to five modes of travel.
Field Trips & Virtual Programs
Explore the Kalmar Nyckel and hands-on history on our Copeland Maritime Center campus. Or bring the adventures of our Tall Ship to your classroom with our in-person and virtual field trips. Free to Delaware public school students.
Unique Experiences
A Celebration On The Sea
Tall Ship Time Machine
Voyage back in time with our 3D-animated short film and exhibit with an exciting comparison of the original
Kalmar Nyckel and our modern-day replica.
Fort Christina Park
Explore the historic park adjacent to our maritime center where Kalmar Nyckel first landed in 1638. Open on Saturdays through October 28 with free tours.
Private Parties: Ship & Shore
Plan a holiday party, private business event or special celebration at the Copeland Maritime Center or on our Tall Ship. Request a tour today!
Volunteer & Support
Preserve A Legacy
Donate
Every donation keeps the Kalmar Nyckel sailing, provides educational opportunities for children and preserves maritime history in the heart of Wilmington.
Education Volunteers
Share the joy of experiential learning while demonstrating the story of Kalmar Nyckel and colonial life with school children and campers throughout the region, all year long.
Winter Crew Training
Discover the joy and complexity of sailing a 17th century ship! No experience is needed. Registration for our Winter Crew Training is now open. Learn new skills while making friends. Starts in January.