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

Guest Bartender Night at  Fundraiser ends Feb. 10

Many thanks for supporting our Tall Ship of Delaware & our 18 awesome bartenders on Feb. 3! We have $597 left to meet our fundrasiing goal. Can you please help us with a small gift by next Tuesday, Feb. 10?

Please Help

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