Kalmar Nyckel 2026 Schedule
Join us for exciting Tall Ship of Delaware day sails, river cruises, and deck tours plus special events on Kalmar Nyckel, in our Copeland Maritime Center, and on our shipyard campus. Please visit our "Purchase Tickets" page for the detailed sailing schedule.
Christina River Cruises
Wilmington, DE
Saturdays, May 9, 16, 23
Memorial Day, Monday, May 25
June 27 - July 2 (on select dates)
September 27 - October 24 (sall weekends)
Take a 1.5-hour Christina River cruise on
Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware. Adventure awaits when you come aboard the majestic Swedish flagship that founded the colony of New Sweden in 1638. Haul lines, set sails, hear tales from the crew of simply relax.
Kids will enjoy a scavenger hunt and pirate story (costumes welcome). Advance tickets recommended. Bring your friends and family to relax and explore our ship and the Wilmington Riverfront.
- River Cruise tickets $45/Adult and $25/Youth 12 and under
Opening Day, Saturday, May 2
DE250 Brunch Cruise, Opening Day Ceremony, plus free ship tours
DE 250 Independence Day
Free Deck Tours Saturday, July 4 - 2:00 - 7:00pm
Copeland Maritime Center Hours
Wednesday - Friday: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturdays 10:00am - 4:00pm
Additional times by appointment.
Day Sails
Historic New Castle, DE
Friday, Saturday, May 29 and 30
Sunday, August 2 - Saturday, August 8
Set your sights on Historic New Castle for a 2.5 hour sail on the Delaware River. Haul lines, set sails, and hear tales from the crew, or simply relax and enjoy the ship. Recommended for ages 8 and above. Our crew will share the history of our ship and answer your questions about our square-rigged replica of the original Kalmar Nyckel. Catch the breeze with us.
- $65/Adult; $40/Youth 12 & under
2026 Sailing Season
Each year, our tall ship visits ports from Virginia to New England. We offer unforgettable tall ship deck tours and day sails when possible. Advance purchase recommended. Book online or call 302.429.7447.
- Wilmington, DE, river cruises - Saturdays May 9, 16 & 25
- Historic New Castle, DE, day sails - May 29-30
- Sail 250 Virginia: Alexandria, Potomac River - June 12-14
- SailFest Cape Charles, deck tours - June 20-21
- Wilmington, DE, river cruises - June 27 - July 2
- Sail Boston - July 11-16
- Greenport, NY - TBD
- Historic New Castle, DE, Public Pier, day sails - August 2-8
- New London, CT, City Pier, day sails - August 14-16
- Scheduled Dry Dock, Mystic Seaport Museum - Åugust 19 - Sept. 19 (biennial U.S.C.G. inspection)
- Wilmington, DE, river cruises - Sept. 26 - October 24
- Sultana Downrigging Festival, Tall Ships & Bluegrass, Chestertown, MD - October 31 - November 2.2025 East Coast Ports
