Sail & Explore

Adventure awaits on the Tall Ship of Delaware! Kalmar Nyckel day sails in Historic New Castle, DE from August 27 through September 7.  Or plan a fun fall Christina River Cruise in Wilmington on weekends, September 13 - October 25. Visit our year-round Copeland Maritime Center museum exhibits, free community events, hands-on school programs, volunteer crew training, private parties, and more. Click button for sailing tickets and schedule.

Sailing Schedule

Tall Ship of Delaware Sails & Tours

Kalmar Nyckel returns to Historic New Castle, DE from August 27-Sept. 7 Then the ship will offer fall river cruises Wilmington from September 13-October 25. Tickets are limited and advance purchase is highly recommended.

Sails & Tours

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.

Hours & Exhibits

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.

Book Your Event

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.

Bring Your Group

Halloween Ghost Ship Returns Octoer 18

Our 7th annual family-friendly Halloween day: free Indoor Ghost Ship tours, pumpkin painting, costume parade, crafts, Tall Ship tours Free admission & parking. Fees for some activities.

Plan Ahead

King Neptune Gala  Saturday, September 20

Gala tickets are now on sale to support our biggest fundraising event of the year. Don’t miss our online silent auction with mobile bidding from anywhere! We also have a few more openings for sponsors and hosts before August 22.

Support our Gala

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.

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