Plan Your Visit

Whether it’s a Tall Ship sail or a visit to our Copeland Maritime Center campus, adventure awaits at the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation. Check out our unique hands-on activites and events for all ages. We look forward to welcoming you aboard.

Sail & Explore

Set sail on The Tall Ship of Delaware, Kalmar Nyckel, with river cruises in Wilmington, DE and day sails in East Coast ports. Explore the Copeland Maritime Center with unique historical exhibits. Attend our free hands-on community events.


Plan Your Adventure

Special Events and Rentals

Our 11th annual LEGO Shipbuilding Day returns on Saturday, March 7 from 10am-3pm with historic LEGO ship kits to build and free build rooms to create. New prize drawing format (np judging). Request our riverfront venue for your private event.

Riverfront Events

Private Maritime Center Parties and Charters

Looking for a special riverfront venue for your next private party, fundraiser, business networking event, or a wedding? Details on our site. Request a tour.

Book Your Party

Do More 24 Delaware Returns Thur/Fri March 5-6  

Delaware’s statewide online “Giving Day” is a time to help The Tall Ship of Delaware earn matching cash donations from 6pm March 5 through 6pm March 6.

Support Nonprofits

Group Tours on Ship        and Shore

Plan a group tour of the Copeland Maritime Center to explore our permanent exhibits and nearby cultural sites. Private river cruises and deck tours are possible.

Schedule Yours