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.
Magical Events & Weddings Sunday, April 27, 1:00-3pm
Planning a wedding, bar/bat mitzvah, quinceañera, or special celebration? Choose a private sail on The Tall Ship of Delaware or rent our Maritime Center. Visit for free tours, tastings, local vendors, and prizes
Opening Day w/Noramco Saturday, May 3rd
Come aboard our ship on Opening Day thanks to Noramco. Free Maritime Center tours 10:00am-4:00pm
and Free Ship Tours from 12:00-4:00pm. And purchase tickets for our 9:30-11:00am first sail of the season!
Highmark Walk for Kalmar Nyckel, Saturday, May 3
Will you walk 1 mile or 5K for the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation at 9:00am on May 3? If not, could you please sponsor Team KNF with a gift to the Highmark Walk? 100% of proceeds will go to our organization.
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. Free tours from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
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 (now in session) and Spring. Learn new skills while making friends in our community.