Kalmar Nyckel 2025 Schedule
Join us for exciting Tall Ship of Delaware day sails, river cruises, and deck tours plus special events on Kalmar Nyckel, in our Copeland Maritime Center, and on our shipyard campus. Our Tall Ship sailing schedule for Delaware is now on sale. More dates to be confirmed soon. Please visit our "Purchase Tickets" page for the detailed sailing schedule.
Christina River Cruises
Wilmington, DE
Saturdays May 3, 10 & 24
June 22 - July 13 (Fridays-Sundays)
Sept. 14 - Oct. 25 (Fall weekends)
Take a 1.5-hour Christina River cruise on Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware. Adventure awaits when you come aboard the majestic Swedish flagship that founded the colony of New Sweden in 1638. Kids will enjoy a scavenger hunt and pirate story (costumes welcome). Advance tickets recommended. Bring your friends and family to relax and explore our ship and the Wilmington Riverfront.
- River Cruise tickets $45/ Adult and $25/ Under 12
Opening Day - Tall Ship Tours
Saturday, May 3, 12:30-4:00pm
Celebrate the opening of the Kalmar Nyckel’s sailing season in Wilmington, Del.
- Free Kalmar Nyckel deck tours from 12:30-4:00pm on behalf of Noramco
- Tour the Copeland Maritime Center museum for free from 10:00am - 4:00pm.
- Free parking
Location: Kalmar Nyckel Foundation/Copeland Maritime Center, 11242 East 7th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Memorial Day - Tall Ship Tours (tentative)
Monday, May 26, 12:00-5:00pm
Free tours of Kalmar Nyckel are not yet confirmed during this national holiday.
Location: Kalmar Nyckel Foundation/Copeland Maritime Center, 11242 East 7th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Copeland Maritime Center Hours
Wednesday - Friday: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Extended Summer Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm and on Sundays when the ship is in port (to accommodate 10:00am sails)
Additional times by appointment.
Tall Ship Tours (tentative)
A Day In Old New Castle, DE
Saturday, May 17, 10:00am-4:00pm
Free tours of Kalmar Nyckel are not yet confirmed during this festive event in Historic New Castle.
Location/Directions: Historic New Castle Public Pier, 1 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE
2025 East Coast Ports
Come sail and/or tour the Tall Ship of Delaware at Eastern Seaboard ports this summer. Take a fun 2.5-hour adventure with family or friends on a morning or afternoon sail.
Most tickets are NOW available online and by phone: 302.429.7447.
- Norfolk Harborfest ship tours, June 6-8
- Yorktown, VA - June 11-14
- Provincetown, MA - August 8-17 (awaiting confirmation)
- Sultana Downrigging Festival, Tall Ships & Bluegrass, Chestertown, MD - October 31 - November 2.
Sail with a fleet of tall ships (advance tickets recommended; all sails will sell out). Free Deck Tours are available during the festival weekend. Please
visit their site for ticket prices and schedule.
Tall Ship Sails
Historic New Castle, DE
August 24 - September 7
Take 2.5-hour tall ship sail from Historic New Castle’s beautiful public dock! Bring family and friends to relax and enjoy a morning or afternoon sail on the Delaware River. Recommended for ages 8 and above.
- Tickets are
available online and by phone at 302.429.7447.
Location/Directions: Historic New Castle Public Pier, 1 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE
