Sail & Explore
Adventure awaits on the Tall Ship of Delaware! Come aboard Kalmar Nyckel for a fun fall Christina River Cruise in Wilmington on weekends from September 13 - October 25. Visit our year-round Copeland Maritime Center museum exhibits, free community events, hands-on school programs, volunteer crew training, private parties, and more.
Tall Ship River Cruises in Wilmington, Del.
Enjoy a smooth river cruise on the Tall Ship of Delaware! Discover 17th century sailing on our full-scale replica on a 1.5-hour sail in Wilmington, Tickets are limited. Please book online or call 302.429.7447.
Copeland Maritime Center and Museum
Visit our museum & learning center on Wilmington's riverfront to explore unique maritime exhibits with a new "deep-dive" audio tour. Schools field trips and free community events are offered year-round. Request a private party rental, too.
Private Maritime Center Parties and Charters
Looking for a special riverfront venue for your next private party, fundraiser, business networking event, or wedding? Details on our site. Request a tour.
Learn to Sail our Tall Ship! Volunteer Open Houses
Interested in sailing? 17th century maritime history?Woodworking, learning new skills, meeting new people? Attend a fall/winter Volunteer Open House, tour our ship, and learn about Winter Crew Training.
Group Tours on our Tall Ship and Shore
Check out itineraries for group tours of the Copeland Maritime Center & local cultural sites plus private tall ship cruises & deck tours if
Kalmar Nyckel is in port.
Halloween Ghost Ship Returns October 18
Join our 7th annual family-friendly Halloween day with free indoor Ghost Ship tours, pumpkin painting, costume parade, crafts, Tall Ship tours. Free admission & parking. Fees for some activities.
The Forgotten Journey
Follow the original tall ship,
Kalmar Nyckel, on the treacherous transatlantic ocean voyage which established the Colony of New Sweden in 1638. Our Emmy-nominated documentary with expert historians is available for purchase on DVD.