MSC Cruises to Copenhagen
Copenhagen is a stopover on your Northern Europe MSC cruise holiday that will enchant you with its heritage of legend and poetic storybook tales. Find the perfect cruise to Copenhagen with MSC Cruises.
Copenhagen: One of Scandinavia's most vibrant and affordable capitalCopenhagen is a stopover on your Northern Europe MSC cruise vacation that will enchant you with its heritage of legend and poetic storybook tales. Copenhagen is not only Scandinavia's most vibrant and affordable capital; it is one of Europe's most ‘user-friendly’ cities. Small and welcoming, people rather than cars set the pace in Copenhagen, seen in the multitude of pavement cafés and thoroughfares given over to pedestrians. Cultural attractions, including major national museums, a selection of magical art galleries, a healthy assortment of performing arts events and one of Europe's most interesting film scenes will ensure that Copenhagen is a highlight of your cruise vacation. Consult our package of city excursions and pick an itinerary to suit you. Whatever you choose, we are confident we can offer great deals on sights in Copenhagen, to ensure you get the most from your time here. So, leave your luxury MSC cruise ship in the harbor and step off the ship into a city that will welcome you with open arms. First stop, the ‘little mermaid’ sculpture, symbol of Copenhagen erected in 1913 and one of the most photographed statues in the world. Next stop Nyhavn, a colourful canal-side district rich in cafés and fabulous contemporary boutiques (design aficionados certainly won’t want to miss this area). Or, leave the material world behind and head to the fairytale castles of Frederiksborg, ‘the most beautiful castle in Denmark’, or Fredensborg, set in a glorious park with an idyllic lake, and finally on to Kronborg, ‘Hamlet’s Castle’.
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Directions
Copenhagen cruise terminal offers clean, safe and highly efficient infrastructure and facilities. The main passenger piers, Langelinie and Free Port, are just 5 minutes from the city center and 25 minutes from Copenhagen Airport. Cruise Terminal Address: Containervej 9; DK-2100 Copenhagen; Denmark
Port average temperature
Copenhagen is in a warm-summer humid continental climate zone with oceanic influences. As the city is in the path of Atlantic low-pressure systems, Copenhagen experiences unstable and changing weather patterns in all four seasons, as well as temperatures about 5 degrees higher than average for its latitude worldwide. The main reason for this warmth is the Atlantic Gulf Stream, which pushes warm water from around the Sargasso towards the northwest, and the low-pressure systems follow with the oceanic stream. Precipitation is moderate throughout the year, with a small peak during June to August.
Snowfall occurs mainly from Christmas until early March, but snow cover seldom lasts for long. Rain during January and February is as common as snow, and the average temperature for these two winter months is almost exactly on the freezing point. During winter, the weather is dependent on which latitude the Atlantic low pressure centre takes. With a stable high pressure system around the Alps, the low pressure from the southwest makes way to southern Scandinavia and northern Germany. Temperatures then usually get above freezing, day and night. When a stable high pressure system sits in Denmark itself, or towards the northeast, such as Finland or Russia, the mild Atlantic winds from the southwest can be blocked. With this follows the northern or northeastern polar air, and the temperature drops rather fast to below freezing. If the European continent experiences cold due to the eastern Russian winds, which rarely occurs, it can freeze from the south. This was a phenomenon that took several centuries to understand. Spring is comparable to continental Europe, but delayed about a week because of the cold surrounding water. On the other hand, in late autumn Copenhagen is kept milder due to the same factor, but reversed. In late November and December, water temperatures are generally higher than the air with wind-chill conditions. In the period from mid-October to February, one or two storms occur. Storms in the summertime are very rare. Summer is, like the other seasons, a mixture of southwestern mild, windy and rainy low pressure systems, and periods of stable high pressures. In summer, high pressure systems usually bring sunny and fairly warm weather. But these warm periods, which can occur anytime from late April until mid September, usually last no longer than ten day. The temperate figures shown are based on monthly average weather conditions for the selected port. Weather data is not real-time, and sometimes no data is shown for a specific date, month or port in general.
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COP01T/1D - CITY TOUR - 4 hours - 2012
Leave the port for a pleasant tour of the Danish capital taking in by the key places of interest. You will stop at the Little Mermaid, the symbol of Copenhagen, to take some photographs before proceeding to the colourful canal-side Nyhavn district, teeming with trendy cafés and restaurants. Then board the coach and drive past the Amalienborg Palace, the Royal Family's winter residence. Enjoy free time at Tivoli park and pass in front of the Christiansborg Palace.Please note: the excursion will end at the port for transit guests and at the airport for disembarking guests and with flights from 16.30 pm
Remarks: to book and prepay this tour before your cruise please use the code COP01T if you are a guest in transit in Copenhagen port or the code COP01D if you are a guest debarking in Copenhagen port.
Price per person $86.00 Adults $60.00 Children
COP02T/2D - DRAGØR VILLAGE & COPENHAGEN SIGHTSEEING - 4 hours - 2012
Our trip starts with a sightseeing tour of Copenhagen stopping at the Little Mermaid, the symbol of Copenhagen. We will continue to the other sights of interest such as the Stock Exchange building and the vibrant canal-side Nyhavn district. We will drive to Dragor (approx 30 minutes away); en route you will see the bridge that connects Denmark to Sweden. At Dragor, you will visit what was once a fishing village and enjoy refreshments with traditional Danish pastry.Please note: the excursion will end at the port for transit guests and at the airport for disembarking guests and with flights from 16.30 pm. Long periods of walking on uneven ground involved; this tour is not suitable for guests with mobility problems or in a wheelchair.
Remarks: to book and prepay this tour before your cruise please use the code COP02T if you are a guest in transit in Copenhagen port or the code COP02D if you are a guest debarking in Copenhagen port.
Price per person $81.00 Adults $57.00 Children
COP03T/3D - CHRISTIANSBORG PALACE & COPENHAGEN SIGHTSEEING TOUR - 3.5 hours - 2012 Discover the beauty of Copenhagen on this enjoyable excursion that combines sightseeing with a visit to one of the city's most important locations: Christiansborg Palace on the islet of Slotsholmen in the city centre. The complex was rebuilt three times over the years and also claims a unique status in the world as the only building to house all three supreme powers of a country at once: the parliament, the prime minister's office and the supreme court. Some parts of the palace continue to be used by the Danish royal family as well. A guided tour of the palace's richly adorned royal reception rooms and halls is followed by the sightseeing leg of the tour, which will take you to see the Little Mermaid, Amalienborg Palace, the Church of Holmen, Rosenborg Castle, the Old Stock Exchange and Tivoli Park.Please note: the excursion will end at the port for transit guests and at the airport for disembarking guests and with flights from 15.30 pm. Long periods of walking on uneven ground involved; this tour is not suitable for guests with mobility problems or in a wheelchair.
Remarks: to book and prepay this tour before your cruise please use the code COP03T if you are a guest in transit in Copenhagen port or the code COP03D if you are a guest debarking in Copenhagen port.
Price per person $65.00 Adults $46.00 Children
COP04T - ONE DAY IN COPENHAGEN -full day without lunch - 2012 Leave the port for a comprehensive tour of the Danish capital that will take you past the main points of interest. A photo stop at the Little Mermaid will be followed by a visit to Christiansborg Palace for a chance to view the lavish royal reception rooms and halls. The palace complex was actually rebuilt three times in the course of its history. Next up is Copenhagen's Tivoli, the famous amusement park and pleasure gardens in the middle of the city. There will be time for you to enjoy the entertaining park, have a spot of lunch (not included in the price of the tour) or go shopping. Before returning to the ship, the tour will be brought to a close with a scenic boat trip around Copenhagen's canal system, giving you a chance to discover the cityscape from a wholly new perspective.Please note: this excursion is only for guests in transit in Copenhagen port. This tour is not advised to guests with mobility problems or in a wheelchair.
Price per person $123.00 Adults $86.00 Children
COP09D - CITY TOUR EXPRESS - 2.5 hours - 2012 This short, but informative city tour starts with a photo stop at the statue of Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid, which was commissioned in honour of the fairytale by the founder of a Danish beer brand in 1909. Although only small in stature, the mermaid is beautifully sculpted and well worth a snapshot or two. Copenhagen's stunning waterfront and canal district in Nyhavn is next, home to a plethora of fashionable cafés, bars and restaurants. Next to the harbour's many historical ships, the quarter is also known for its brightly coloured 17th- and early 18th-century buildings. An outside viewing of Amalienborg Palace, which was bought by the Danish monarchy at the end of the 18th century and now sees service as the royal family's winter residence, rounds off your tour before you are dropped at the airport.Please note: this excursion is only for disembarking guests with an early flight from 14.00 pm. The duration of the tour also includes the transfer to the airport.
Price per person $66.00 Adults $46.00 Children
COP11T - CITY TOUR & THE ICE BAR - 4 hours - 2012 
Our circuit of Copenhagen begins at the harbour front and with a stop at the Little Mermaid, the symbol of the city. You will continue to the canal-side Nyhavn quarter, home to the city's fashionable cafés and restaurants; here you will have photo opportunity. On to Amalienborg Palace for an external view of the Royal Family's winter residence. This tour also includes a stop at the unique Ice Bar: drink to the good health of your fellow travellers with a glass of iced vodka!Please note: the excursion will end at the port for transit guests and at the airport for disembarking guests and with flights from 16.30 pm. Limited seats. The temperature inside the Ice Bar is always kept below 0º; soft drink will be served to children though the tour is not recommended for children under the age of 6.
Price per person $95.00 Adults $67.00 Children
COP13T/3D - ROSENBORG CASTLE, CITY DRIVE & SHOPPING - 4 hours - 2012 Rosenborg Castle is set in tranquil green parkland and was designed and built in the XVII century by King Christian IV who used the Castle as his summer palace. Your visit will include the beautiful display rooms which highlight treasures such as the Royal Crown Jewels and 'objets d'art'. Our excursion will continue with a city drive around the major sights such as the Parliament, Christiansborg, the Naval Church and the Old Stock Exchange. En route you will pass in front of Amalienborg Palace, the queen's winter residence and where you will have a short break. Your next stop is Stroget, a long pedestrian shopping street and Copenhagen's most famous and dynamic main street. Your guide will tell you about pick up and departure points back to the port and then you are free to shop and explore at your leisure.Please note: the excursion will end at the port for transit guests and at the airport for disembarking guests and with flights from 16.30 pm. This tour is not suitable for guests with problems or in a wheelchair. The duration of the tour also includes the transfer to the airport.
Remarks: to book and prepay this tour before your cruise please use the code COP13T if you are a guest in transit in Copenhagen port or the code COP13D if you are a guest debarking in Copenhagen port.
Price per person $80.00 Adults $56.00 Children
COP15T/15D - CITY HARBOUR CRUISE - 3 hours - 2012 
We will leave the pier for a short sightseeing tour through the city's key sights; we will admire Christiansborg Palace and the old Stock Exchange which was built by King Christian IV and which boasts a spectacular spire of intertwining dragon tails, before continuing to the vibrant waterfront district of Nyhavn, once a favourite haunt for sailors and today a charming area lined with 400-year-old gabled houses, pavement café and bars. Next, we will continue to Amalienborg Palace for a short walking and to learn more about this important monument. In Gammel Strand we will board a boat for a trip on the city's attractive canals, taking pictures from the water. We will sail through the picturesque canal district of Christianshavn and see the ultra-modern Black Diamond building which houses the Royal Library before passing through the old naval area to admire the Opera House.Please note: the excursion will end at the port for transit guests and at the airport for disembarking guests and with flights from 16.30 pm. This tour is not suitable for guests with mobility problems or in a wheelchair. The duration of the tour also includes the transfer to the airport.
Remarks: to book and prepay this tour before your cruise please use the code COP15T if you are a guest in transit in Copenhagen port or the code COP15D if you are a guest debarking in Copenhagen port.
Price per person $72.00 Adults $50.00 Children
COP16T - EXPERIMENTARIUM - 4 hours - 2012 
A short drive from the port takes you to one of Denmark's most exciting attractions: the Experimentarium, a new type of museum that aims at promoting the natural sciences and technology among the general public and especially among young people. The interactive museum was founded by the charitable Egmont Foundation based on an idea its chairman, Esben Dragsted, had while visiting similar centres in the USA. The museum offers a wide range of fun-packed exhibitions. Try the Hall of Mirrors to catch surprising reflections of yourself, discover the world of physics at the Cirkus Fysikus or check out the Kids' Pavilion plus the Children's Puddle, a great place for youngsters or those who want to indulge their inner child. Whichever exhibition you choose, you are sure to learn plenty and have a thoroughly wonderful time.Please note: the excursion is foreseen only for transit guests
Price per person $88.00 Adults $62.00 Children
The excursions in the program above are intended to provide MSC Guests with an idea of the different tours that can be arranged in each port of call; this program is merely a guide and confirmation of each excursion and its description and prices will be made during your cruise. Full information can be found in the onboard Tour Magazine.
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