Events & Rentals
Whether you're attending one of our signature community events or planning a private celebration, Kalmar Nyckel and Copeland Maritime Center offer unforgettable experiences on Wilmington's waterfront. From business meetings and weddings to family celebrations, team-building programs, and private sails, our unique venues provide a distinctive setting where history, hospitality, and the beauty of the Christina River come together.
Host Unforgettable Events on Wilmington's Waterfront
Celebrate life's special moments or host your next professional gathering at Copeland Maritime Center. Overlooking Wilmington's scenic Christina River, our beautiful waterfront venue provides a distinctive setting for corporate meetings, client receptions, weddings, showers, milestone celebrations, family gatherings, fundraisers, and other special events throughout the year.
With flexible event spaces, modern amenities, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, Copeland Maritime Center can accommodate everything from intimate celebrations to larger gatherings. Whatever the occasion, our team will help you create an event your guests will remember long after the last toast.
Private Sails & Tall Ship Celebrations
Create an unforgettable experience aboard the Tall Ship of Delaware. Charter Kalmar Nyckel for a private sail or host a memorable dockside celebration unlike any other. Perfect for corporate outings, client appreciation events, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, family gatherings, and other special occasions.
For an even more seamless event, combine your shipboard experience with Copeland Maritime Center. Host a luncheon, dinner, cocktail reception, or other indoor gathering before or after your sail, creating a unique waterfront celebration that your guests will remember for years to come.
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.
Join Us for Our 19-Annual Neptune Gala Celebration
Sunday, September 27, 2026 • 5:30 pm
The King Neptune Gala is our premier fundraising event. Every ticket helps keep Kalmar Nyckel sailing and provides thousands of children each year with unforgettable hands-on experiences that bring history, science, and maritime heritage to life.
Reserve your place today!
Team Building Programs
Strengthen communication, build trust, and inspire collaboration through an unforgettable hands-on experience.
Our team-building and leadership programs challenge participants to work together, solve problems, and achieve shared goals in a dynamic maritime setting.
Whether aboard Kalmar Nyckel or at the Copeland Maritime Center, your group will leave with stronger connections, renewed confidence, and a shared sense of accomplishment.
Film, Video and Photography Requests
Bring your creative vision to life aboard Kalmar Nyckel! Available for dockside and underway productions, the ship provides an authentic 17th-century setting for films, television, commercials, documentaries, music videos, and photography.
From dramatic sailing sequences and historical reenactments to editorial and commercial shoots, Kalmar Nyckel offers a one-of-a-kind backdrop unlike any other.