Authentic Harbor Cruise in Copenhagen
We are a small fleet of family-operated boats, offering unique and unconventional guided tours through the heart of Copenhagen’s harbor.
Our ambition is to offer you an experience beyond the ordinary. Aboard a family tour boat captained by a local Copenhagener who knows the city and harbor intimately, you'll enjoy a guided presentation delivered with personality, authenticity, and passion.
You’re booking a two-hour private charter exclusively for your group, featurring a dedicated guide and access to areas you wouldn’t reach on a conventional harbor tour.
If you’re seeking for a truly local Copenhagen experience something out of the ordinary, with a personal connection to the city and its people — then it’s time to book a Authentic Harbor Cruise.
Guided Harbor Cruise
Our uinique boat cruise offers private groups an intimate two-hour voyage through Copenhagen’s harbor, enriched with storytelling about the neighborhoods, and architectural highlights along the route.
Bring along snacks, a picnic, or whatever you need to make your time aboard comfortable and cozy.
The boat accommodates up to five guests and your personal belongings.
Tours are available from May 1st through September 30th.
Sailing Tours and Guide Themes:
Choose from three distinctive Harbor Cruises
Cruise into the heart of Copenhagen
– with focus on history and architecture.
Embark on a journey through the former industrial docks where cargo ships once anchored. Glide through the canals of Sluseholmen, then continue into the heart of Copenhagen. Witness the evolution of the harbor: towering silos converted into modern residences, historic warehouses reimagined with new purposes, a floating church, canal-side high-rises, houseboats, and barges transformed into elegant villas.
Discover urban harbor baths with cult status and a newly established beach nestled right in the city center.
Cruise past iconic landmarks such as the Danish Parliament at Christiansborg Palace, the Old Stock Exchange, and the National Bank in central Copenhagen’s main harbor channel.
Explore treasures scattered troughout the open harbor: the Royal Danish Playhouse, the Copenhagen Opera House, the majestic Amalienborg Palace, King Christian IV’ Mast Crane, and more.
The story of Copenhagen Harbor’s innovation, restoration, and preservation – seen from the waterside – is truly unique!
Navigate through the city’s new network of canals and beneath its many bridges – that unite the city and its people.
Sunset Cruise – Cruise into the vibrant night of Copenhagen
Experience the transformation of Copenhagen’s harbor from day to evening and one of Europe’s most vibrant and recreational waterfronts — all from the comfort of a family-operated boat, personally managed and accompanied by your own local guide, adding authenticity.
This scenic excursion takes you from Teglværkshavnen through the city’s narrow, winding, and charming canals into the central harbor and all the way to Holmen, the historic naval base of Copenhagen, in the early evening. At sunset, witness the ceremonial lowering of the national flag and a cannon salute from Sixtus Battery. The return journey follows the picturesque Christianshavn Canal, just as the city lights begin to sparkle and reflect on the water.
Tailored Harbor Cruise - Your Custom Route
Experience the history of Copenhagen Harbor – from the water.
Discover Copenhagen’s harbor from a unique perspective — aboard a private family-boat, where history, architecture, and city life unfold along the waterfront.
In collaboration with your skipper and guide, you’ll create a personalized route, selectting the highlights that best match your interest and schedule.
A classic round trip through central Copenhagen typically weaves through the historic canals, showcasing the city’s most iconic sights.
- The Danish Parliament at Christiansborg Palace
- The Old Stock Exchange (recently damaged by fire)
- The National Bank of Denmark
- The Royal Danish Playhouse
- The Copenhagen Opera House
- The majestic Amalienborg Palace
- Possibly also the Royal Yacht Dannebrog
- King Christian IV’ Mast Crane
- The famous Little Mermaid sculpture – viewed from the water
- Former military sites, now being transformed into vibrant public spaces
- The lively Christianshavn Canal
- Waterfront street food areas
… among othhers, arranged in a sequence that ensures a smooth, scenic, and tailored experience.
Our service
Questions and Answers
The Boat
Legality Compliance
Our Scandinavian boats are designed for safe navigation in Norwegian fjords, compact, practical, and perfectly suited for exploring Copenhagen’s narrow winding canals.
When you embark on a harbor cruise with us, you are in principle on a family outing aboard a private boat. Despite the informal circumstances, your boatman is professionally trained and certified in the boating world’s proficiency system.
The boat is equipped with required and recommended safety equipment. Furthermore, you are insured to the same extent as if you were a passenger on a commercial vessel.
Maritime Safety
When we are on the water, the maritime Act is in effect.
By law, all boats must carry appropriate life jackets for every passenger. While wearing a life jacket is not mandatory, having one on board for each person is a legal requirement.
Your boat comes equipped with enough adult life jackets as standard. If there are children in the company and you do not bring your own suitable children’s life jacket, you must register the child’s weight in the “Life jacket” field during registration – then the boatman will make sure that the right size is provided.
What does it cost?
A standard harbor cruise has a duration of about two hours and is priced at DKK 1,000, payable immediately upon confirmation of your reservation.
To keep costs low for both you and us, payment is handled conveniently and securely through Stripe card payment.
It may be possible to purchase additional hours on the day of the event.
Payment, Cancellation and Refund Policy
A standard guided harbor cruise lasting approximately 2 hours costs DKK 1,000, payable immediately upon confirmation of your reservation.
If, according to the boatmaster’s judgment, sailing is considered unsafe or impractical due to weather or current conditions, the tour will be cancelled, and you will receive a full refund. The same applies in the unlikely event of mechanical issues that prevent the tour from taking place.
You may cancel your reservation for a full refund up to 4 days before the event. Cancellations made after this deadline are non-refundable.
To cancel, cancellation must be submitted via email to [info@havnetur.dk] at least four days prior to the event.
Accessibility
Please note that participation in the boat tour is limited due to restricted space and challenging access conditions. Unfortunately, access may not be suitable for individuals with reduced mobility.
As such, it is a requirement that participants are able to complete the activity independently or with help from a personal companion.
Regrettably, the boat is not accessible to wheelchairs or other mobility aids due to space limitations. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Languages
We offer guided tours in Danish, English, and a blend of Scandinavian languages. In some cases, your skipper may also speak German.
Personal Data Policy - GDPR
All data exchanged between you and harborcruise.dk is handled in accordance with GDPR regulations. Your information is used solely for the purpose of your booking, is not shared with third parties, and will be deleted once the event has concluded.
