Events & Rentals
The Kalmar Nyckel and Copeland Maritime Center host fun and exciting community events throughout the year and provide a truly unique experience for private parties, business gatherings, wedding celebrations, and more.
Rent Our Copeland Maritime Center
The Kalmar Nyckel Foundation's beautiful riverfront center is available for private business and social gatherings, weddings, bar/bat mitzvah’s, quinceañeras, and more, all year long. Plan an unforgettable event with a choice of event spaces.
Private Sails & Tall Ship Parties
Plan a private sail or dockside party on the Tall Ship of Delaware for a one-of-a-kind celebration. Ask about including the Copeland Maritime Center for a special indoor pre- or post lunch, dinner or cocktail party.
Tall Ship Day Sails and River Cruises
Enjoy a Kalmar Nyckel smooth river cruise or day sail in the 2026 season. Discover our full-scale 17th century square rigger in Wilmington, DE and in East Coast ports at Sail 250 festivals. Tickets are limited. Please book online or call 302.429.7447.
Weddings & Receptions
Say “I do” aboard the Kalmar Nyckel during a cruise or at the dock. Then enjoy a dockside reception or an indoor reception in the Copeland Maritime Center. Plan a truly unforgettable experience to celebrate your special day.
Pirate Day Returns, May 23
Ahoy Mateys! Our 6th annual day Captain Kidd's Day returns with Tall Ship tours, sword school, cannons, pirate stories, songs & more. Free admission & parking
Team Building Programs
We offer an energizing setting for hands-on teambuilding and leadership programs to allow your group to collaborate and overcome challenges together.
Film & Photography
Kalmar Nyckel offers unique dockside and underway opportunities to capture magnificent sailing scenes, historic drama, and pirate action for your production.