Kalmar Nyckel Schedule
Join us for exciting Tall Ship of Delaware day sails, river cruises, and deck tours plus special events on Kalmar Nyckel and in our Copeland Maritime Center, and shipyard campus. Our tall ship's schedule for Delaware is now posted. Please visit our "Purchase Tickets" page for the detailed sailing schedule.
Christina River Cruises
Wilmington, DE
Saturdays, May 4 and 11, 2024
Select Dates: June 22 - July 14
Weekends: September 28 - October 26
Take a Christina River cruise on Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware on weekends and select Fridays. this spring/early summer. Adventure awaits when you come aboard the majestic Swedish flagship that founded the colony of New Sweden in 1638. Bring your friends and family on a 1.5-hour cruise to relax and explore our ship and the Wilmington Riverfront.
Free Deck Tours
- Opening Day - Saturday, May 4, 12:30-4:00pm at Kalmar Nyckel Foundation
- Independence Day - Thursday, July 4th, 3:00-7:00pm at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park, Wilmington, DE
Copeland Maritime Center Hours:
Wednesday - Friday: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday: 12:00 - 4:00pm (from May 28-Sept. 24)
Extended Summer Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm on Sundays (to accommodate 10:00am sails)
Additional times by appointment
Tall Ship Sails
Historic New Castle, DE
May 25 - June 1, 2024
July 17 - 25
Take a tall ship sail from Historic New Castle’s beautiful public dock! Bring family and friends to relax and enjoy a 2.5-hour morning or afternoon sail on the Delaware River. Tickets are available online and by phone at 302.429.7447.
- Sailing Tickets $60 for adults and $40 youth under 12
Free Deck Tours
- A Day in Old New Castle - Saturday, May 18, 10:00am-4:00pm
- Memorial Day, New Castle Pier - Monday, May 27, 11:00am-4:00pm
Location/Directions: Historic New Castle Public Pier, 1 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE
July 4th Ship Tours
Thursday, July 4, 3:00-7:00pm
Free deck tours of the
Kalmar Nyckel
ship deck on the
Wilmington Riverfront.
Please check the
ship's schedule for updates. Rain date for fireworks TBD.
FREE
Location: Tubman-Garret Riverfront Park, Rosa Parks Drive, Wilmington, DE 19801
Captain Kidd's Pirate Day
Saturday, July 13, 12:00-4:00pm
Ahoy! Celebrate your favorite pirate and come in costume for an after of kids' activities.
- Tall Ship tours from 12:30-4:00pm
- Free admission and parking. Fees for some activities.
Learn more
Location: Kalmar Nyckel Foundation maritime campus, 1124 East 7th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
East Coast Ports
Come sail aboard the Tall Ship of Delaware on our visit to ports on the East Coast this summer. Take a 2.5-hour adventure with family or friends on a morning or afternoon sail. Tickets are available online and by phone: 302.429.7447
Each sailing season, our tall ship typically visits ports from Virginia to New England. We offer unforgettable day sails and deck tours at most ports:
- Norfolk Harborfest ship tours, June 7-9
- Yorktown, VA - June 12-15
- Provincetown, MA - August 2-12
- New London, CT - August 16-18
Tickets: $75/Adult and $40/Youth 12 and under
- Sultana Downrigging Festival, Tall Ships & Bluegrass, Chestertown, MD - November 1-3.
Sail with a fleet of tall ships (advance tickets advised; all sails will sell out). Free Deck Tours are available during the festival weekend. Please
visit their site for ticket prices and schedule.
