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.
LEGO Shipbuilding Day, Saturday, March 7
All ages & skills welcome, 10am-3pm! Build LEGO models of historic/naval ships. Design your own on-site and enter prize drawings by age. Vote for our Minifig/Peoples’ Choice award! Bring a LEGO ship from home for drawings.
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.
Do More 24 on March 5-6
Delaware’s statewide online “Giving Day” is an opportunity to support The Tall Ship of Delaware and help us earn matching cash prizes. Pleaes give as you are able from 6pm March 5 through 6pm March 6.
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.