Sail & Explore
Adventure awaits on Tall Ship sails and river cruises on Kalmar Nyckel from May through October each season. Come visit our year-round Copeland Maritime Center with free community events, hands-on education programs for school children, volunteer crew training, maritime history talks, and private parties in Delaware. For the ship's schedule and tickets click the button below.
Tall Ship of Delaware Sails & Tours
River cruises on Kalmar Nyckel resume in Wilmington Saturday, May 3, 2025. Call ahead for Winter Deck Tours on Saturdays during maintenance season. Our 2025 sailng schedule will be announced in February/March this year.
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.
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.
Battle of Buchan Ness Sat. April 5 Gallery Talks
Learn about Kalmar Nyckel's last voyage from 1:00-4:00pm. Then take a shot at learning how to load our indoor cannons. Free admission, parking & activities.
GOONIES at Movies On Tap, Friday Mar. 28
Enjoy “The Goonies,” a fan favorite, at Penn Cinema Riverfront on Friday, March 28 at 6:30pm with Tired Hands craft beer & popcorn for $25. All proceeds support the ship and Kalmar Nyckel Foundation.
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.