Sail & Explore
Adventure awaits on the Tall Ship of Delaware from May 2 - 30 in Wilmington and Historic New Castle, DE. Tickets are limited. Catch a Kalmar Nyckel deck tour at Sail 250 festivals in Virginia and Boston. Book your day sails on East Coast ports today. Visit our year-round Copeland Maritime Center with museum exhibits, free community events, private parties, and more.
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.
Copeland Maritime Center and Museum
Visit our museum & learning center on Wilmington's riverfront to explore unique maritime exhibits with a new "deep-dive" audio tour. Schools field trips and free community events are offered year-round. Request a private party rental, too.
Private Maritime Center Parties and Charters
Looking for a special riverfront venue for your next private party, fundraiser, business networking event, or wedding? Details on our site. Request a tour.
Opening Day: Free Ship & Museum Fun, Sat. May 2
Celebrate the Tall Ship of Delaware's start of sailing season with free museum tours and activities from 10:00am-4:00pm. Free ship tours 12:00-4:00pm.
Group Tours on our Tall Ship and Shore
Check out itineraries for group tours of the Copeland Maritime Center & local cultural sites plus private tall ship cruises & deck tours if Kalmar Nyckel is in port.
AHOY Mateys! Saturday, May 23, 12:00pm
Don’t miss our 6th annual day inspired by Captain Kidd returns with Tall Ship of Delaware ship tours, sword school, cannon & black smith demonstrations, pirate stories, songs, crafts, and much more. Free admission and parking.
The Forgotten Journey
Follow the original tall ship,
Kalmar Nyckel, on the treacherous transatlantic ocean voyage which established the Colony of New Sweden in 1638. Our Emmy-nominated documentary with expert historians is available for purchase on DVD.