Sail & Explore
Adventure awaits on Tall Ship sails and river cruises on Kalmar Nyckel from May through October each season. Come visit our year-round Copeland Maritime Center with free community events, hands-on education programs for school children, volunteer crew training, maritime history talks, and private parties in Delaware. For the ship's schedule and tickets click the button below.
Tall Ship of Delaware Sails & Tours
Catch a magical river cruise on Kalmar Nyckel in Wilmington through July 13. AND book now for day/evening sails in Greenport, NY(on Long Island’s North Fork). Get wonderous tickets for day sails from Provincetown for August 8-17.
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.
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.
July 4th Free Deck Tours at Kalmar Nyckel Foundation
From 12:00-4:00pm, explore the Tall Ship of Delaware with free deck tours on Friday, July 4th at the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation’s dock in Wilmington. Enjoy the holiday with us.
Captain Kidd’s Pirate Day Saturday, June 21
Ahoy! Don’t miss our 5th annual pirate day with Tall Ship tours, family-friendly activites, crafts, cannon demonstrations. Costumes welcome. Free admission and parking. Fees for some activities.
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.