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.

Schedule A Tour

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.

Book Your Party

Learn to Sail! Volunteer Open Houses

Interested in sailing? 17th century maritime history?Woodworking, learning new skills, meeting new people? Attend a fall/winter Volunteer Open House, tour our ship, and learn about Winter Crew Training.

Register Online

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.   

Wedding Packages

Halloween Ghost Ship

Have spooky fun with free indoor Ghost Ship tours, pumpkin painting, costume parade, crafts, ship tours Free admission & parking. Fees for some activities.

Plan Ahead

Team Building Programs 

We offer team building and leadership programs for organizations seeking an engaging setting to collaborate and overcome challenges together.

Schedule Yours

Film & Photography 

Kalmar Nyckel offers unique dockside and underway opportunities to capture magnificent sailing scenes and pirate action for your next production. 

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