Copenhagen: 90-Minute Canal Cruise & Drinks

Ninety minutes on Copenhagen's canals, drinks in hand

You board a 90-minute canal cruise with beer, wine, and soft drinks included, no guide narration, and views of The Little Mermaid and Christiansborg Palace. The boat has a restroom on board. You spend the time socializing, watching the city from the water, and letting the summer light do the work. It's a break from walking, not a lesson — perfect if you want to experience Copenhagen from a different angle without the structure of a guided tour.

Step-by-step itinerary

Canal cruise with drinks in Copenhagen

• Board canal cruise boat
• Enjoy beer, wine, and soft drinks
• View The Little Mermaid statue
• See Christiansborg Palace
• Pass by Copenhagen Opera House
• Relax and socialize on cruise
• Disembark after 90 minutes

The Experience

You step onto the boat and the city slides away behind you. The 90-minute cruise leaves you free to settle in — no tour script, no rushed stops, just the water moving beneath you and a cold drink waiting. Beer, wine, and soft drinks are included, so you order what you want and watch Copenhagen unfold from the canal. The Little Mermaid appears on one side, Christiansborg Palace on the other, and the summer light sits low and gold across the rooflines. You're moving slowly enough to actually see the neighborhoods change — the old harbor warehouses, the houseboats, the narrow streets that only make sense from the water.

The boat fills with the kind of crowd that comes for exactly this: friends taking a break from walking, families who want to sit down for a moment, colleagues who turned a work trip into something social. There's no pressure to listen to anyone talk about history or architecture. The restroom is on board if you need it, and the pace is so relaxed that an hour in, you realize you haven't checked your phone. The summer ambiance people mention in the description — that's real. It's the light, the sound of water against the hull, the fact that you're moving but not going anywhere in particular.

The whole thing takes 90 minutes, which is long enough to feel like a proper break but short enough that it fits into an afternoon or evening without derailing your plans. If you're staying near the canal or the harbor, you're probably within walking distance of the departure point. This works whether you're treating it as a standalone thing or adding it to dinner plans — the drinks are included, so you're not paying extra at a bar, and you're back on solid ground before the evening really starts.

What’s included

• 90-minute canal cruise through Copenhagen.
• beer, wine, and soft drinks.
• restroom on board.
• views of The Little Mermaid, Christiansborg Palace, and the Opera House.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Stromma Danmark A/S

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Copenhagen's main sights from the water without a guide talking over them, and you'd rather sit with a drink than walk another neighborhood. The unguided format is what makes it relaxed — you control the pace and the conversation.

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Top questions

How long is the cruise?

90 minutes.

What drinks are included?

Beer, wine, and soft drinks.

Do I need to book a guide or is this self-guided?

This is unaccompanied — no guide. You board, order drinks, and enjoy the canal at your own pace.

What landmarks will I see?

The Little Mermaid, Christiansborg Palace, the Opera, and Copenhagen's harbor neighborhoods.

Is there a restroom on the boat?

Yes, there is a restroom on board.

Is this good for groups?

Yes, it's ideal for groups of friends, family, or colleagues.

Can I bring service animals?

Yes, service animals are allowed.