Where Adventure Awaits
Come aboard and discover the remarkable story behind The Tall Ship of Delaware, Kalmar Nyckel, and experience Delaware’s rich maritime history at the Copeland Maritime Center.
Sail & Visit
Tall Ship of Delaware Sails
River cruises on Kalmar Nyckel in Wilmington and Historic New Castle, DE, plus Yorktown, VA and Greenport, NY(on Long Island’s North Fork) are now on sail. Don’t miss announements on sails in Provincetown from August 8-17.
Copeland Maritime Center
Visit our Copeland Maritime Center year-round for unique maritime programs and museum exhibits. Explore our education field trips or host a private event in our special riverfront venue.
Tall Ship of Delaware Historic Yorktown Day Sails
Book a tall ship day sail in Historic Yorktown on June 11-14 and explore the York River. Kalmar Nyckel returns to Wilmington, DE for river cruises from June 21 throuth July 13. Catch a summer breeze.
Free Deck Tours on Memorial Day, May 26
From 12:00-5:00pm, explore the Tall Ship of Delaware with free deck tours on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26 on the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation’s maritime campus.
Captain Kidd’s Pirate Day Saturday, June 21, 12-4pm
Ahoy! Don’t miss our 5th annual pirate day with Tall Ship tours, family-friendly activites, crafts, cannon demonstrations. Costumes welcome. Free admission and parking. Fees for some activities.
Educational Programs
Walk The Decks. Learn The Ropes.
Five Ways To Freedom
Launch an Underground Railroad History of Delaware unit with this free in-classroom program that defines the work of five Underground Railroad leaders with five routes through Delaware and a maritime aspect to five modes of travel.
Field Trips & Virtual Programs
Explore the Kalmar Nyckel and hands-on history on our Copeland Maritime Center campus. Or bring the adventures of our Tall Ship to your classroom with our in-person and virtual field trips. Free to Delaware public & charter school students.
Unique Experiences
A Celebration On The Sea
Tall Ship Time Machine
Voyage back in time with our 3D-animated short film and exhibit with an exciting comparison of the original
Kalmar Nyckel and our modern-day replica.
Fort Christina Park
Explore the historic park adjacent to our maritime center where Kalmar Nyckel first landed in 1638. Opening May 24 through Labor Day. Free tours and Jr. Ranger badges!
Private Parties: Ship & Shore
Plan a one-of-a-kind business or social event on a private sail, dockside party or Copeland Maritime Center rental. Land ho! Request a tour and dates today!
Volunteer & Support
Preserve A Legacy
Donate
Every donation keeps the
Kalmar Nyckel sailing, provides educational opportunities for children, and preserves maritime history in the heart of Wilmington and the across the Eastern Seaboard.
Education Volunteers
Share the joy of hands-on learning while demonstrating the story of
Kalmar Nyckel and life in early America with school children and campers throughout the region. Volunteers are trained and needed all year long.
Join Our Volunteer Crew
Discover the joy of sailing a 17th century ship! No experience is needed. Crew Training classes are offered in Winter and a small live aboard program in Spring. Learn new skills while making friends in our community.