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 Copeland Maritime Center is open year-round. Visit on a Second Saturday for hands-on history crafts and activities. Plan on Opening Day of Sailing Season, May 2. Please consider our beautiful riverfront venue for your next 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.

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Winter Deck Tours - Saturdays through April 25

Tour the Tall Ship of Delaware on Saturdays, 10:00am-4:00pm during winter maintenance season under our “greenhouse cover. Call ahead.

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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.

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