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.
Buoyancy Challenge at KNF Saturday, April 19
Build a boat from aluminum foil and straws, then test its buoyancy with lead weights. Free activity from
10:00am-4:00pm. Regular admission fees apply.
Magical Events & Weddings Sun. April 27
Looking for a one-of-a-kind venue for a private celebration, networking event or wedding? Explore The Tall Ship of Delaware & Copeland Maritime Center, local vendors, catered bites, door prizes, cash bar. Free admission & parking. Register!
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.