PRICE is per vehicle

This exclusive arrangement is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private car and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore according to your own interests and sightsee at your own pace. See the most famous sights or go beyond to create your own intimate connections and unique cultural encounters.

The Executive Collection is recommended for the single/solo traveler, couples, family, friends, and special interest groups traveling together. It can also be an excellent choice for physically challenged guests.

Capacity: 4 guests

PLEASE NOTE: Private cars/vans/minibuses are ordered per vehicle (not per person), and only one person in the party need order the vehicle. The price shown is the total cost for the vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide. Kindly note, however, that in certain ports only a driver/guide will be assigned (one person), due to limited availability. Entrance fees are not included in this price, in order to provide you with the most flexibility. In many ports, the number of vehicles available is extremely limited; therefore guests are encouraged to make their reservation as early as possible.

Half-day private tours must depart between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 am, or after 1:00 p.m.

Upon embarkation, please consult the Destination Manager onboard to personally discuss your itinerary requirements and set your departure time.

PRICE is per vehicle

This exclusive arrangement is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private car and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore according to your own interests and sightsee at your own pace. See the most famous sights or go beyond to create your own intimate connections and unique cultural encounters.

The Executive Collection is recommended for the single/solo traveler, couples, family, friends, and special interest groups traveling together. It can also be an excellent choice for physically challenged guests.

Capacity: 12 guests

Acquire an excellent introduction to Copenhagen and its 850-year history on a panoramic driving tour of this scenic capital’s most essential sites. Among the highlights you’ll pass and learn about are the brightly painted quays of Nyhavn and stately Amalienborg Palace, the Royal Family’s winter residence safeguarded by bearskin-capped Royal Guards. Other top sights include historic Tivoli Gardens amusement park, the Old Stock Exchange with its unusual spire formed by entwined dragons’ tails, and granite-and-copper Christiansborg Palace, situated on its own tiny island and now home of the Danish Parliament, But the city’s most enduring – and endearing – icon is its beguiling Little Mermaid. This life-size bronze figure, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s famous fairy tale, has been seated on her rock along Copenhagen’s shoreline since 1913. You’ll likely be inspired yourself after this relaxed two-hour survey of Copenhagen’s landmark beauty.

Tour a renowned Viking Ship Museum and UNESCO-listed cathedral where 38 Danish monarchs have been laid to rest. Roskilde is famous among rockers for its annual music fest, but it’s nearly as famous to history buffs. Situated in a natural fjord-end harbor, Vikings long ago saw this as an ideal spot for a town and trading center. We know this by virtue of the five superb Viking longboats discovered sunken in the fjord by an underwater expedition in 1962. Now recovered and spectacularly displayed at the Viking Ship Museum, you can view them up-close and appreciate how amazingly preserved they are at over a thousand years old. A film provides details on the excavation, and if you’re of a mind to discover your own inner Viking, costumes and a life-sized ship model are at your disposal. The visit to Roskilde Cathedral presents a vivid, but different, chapter in Denmark’s history. Back in the 10th century, this city was proclaimed the new capital, and by the 1200s, this Gothic structure was completed using the hottest new building material of the day, bricks. More than 3 million of them, along with the tombs of many monarchs since, are contained within these ancient walls.

PRICE is per vehicle

This exclusive arrangement is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private car and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore according to your own interests and sightsee at your own pace. See the most famous sights or go beyond to create your own intimate connections and unique cultural encounters.

The Executive Collection is recommended for the single/solo traveler, couples, family, friends, and special interest groups traveling together. It can also be an excellent choice for physically challenged guests.

Capacity: 14 guests

PLEASE NOTE: Private cars/vans/minibuses are ordered per vehicle (not per person), and only one person in the party need order the vehicle. The price shown is the total cost for the vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide. Kindly note, however, that in certain ports only a driver/guide will be assigned (one person), due to limited availability. Entrance fees are not included in this price, in order to provide you with the most flexibility. In many ports, the number of vehicles available is extremely limited; therefore guests are encouraged to make their reservation as early as possible.

Half-day private tours must depart between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 am, or after 1:00 p.m.

Upon embarkation, please consult the Destination Manager onboard to personally discuss your itinerary requirements and set your departure time.

PRICE is per vehicle

This exclusive arrangement is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private car and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore according to your own interests and sightsee at your own pace. See the most famous sights or go beyond to create your own intimate connections and unique cultural encounters.

The Executive Collection is recommended for the single/solo traveler, couples, family, friends, and special interest groups traveling together. It can also be an excellent choice for physically challenged guests.

Capacity: 12 guests

PRICE is per vehicle

This exclusive arrangement is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private car and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore according to your own interests and sightsee at your own pace. See the most famous sights or go beyond to create your own intimate connections and unique cultural encounters.

The Executive Collection is recommended for the single/solo traveler, couples, family, friends, and special interest groups traveling together. It can also be an excellent choice for physically challenged guests.

Capacity: 14 guests

PLEASE NOTE: Private cars/vans/minibuses are ordered per vehicle (not per person), and only one person in the party need order the vehicle. The price shown is the total cost for the vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide. Kindly note, however, that in certain ports only a driver/guide will be assigned (one person), due to limited availability. Entrance fees are not included in this price, in order to provide you with the most flexibility. In many ports, the number of vehicles available is extremely limited; therefore guests are encouraged to make their reservation as early as possible.

Half-day private tours must depart between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 am, or after 1:00 p.m.

Upon embarkation, please consult the Destination Manager onboard to personally discuss your itinerary requirements and set your departure time.

PRICE is per vehicle

This exclusive arrangement is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private car and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore according to your own interests and sightsee at your own pace. See the most famous sights or go beyond to create your own intimate connections and unique cultural encounters.

The Executive Collection is recommended for the single/solo traveler, couples, family, friends, and special interest groups traveling together. It can also be an excellent choice for physically challenged guests.

Capacity: 2 guests

PRICE is per vehicle

This exclusive arrangement is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private car and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore according to your own interests and sightsee at your own pace. See the most famous sights or go beyond to create your own intimate connections and unique cultural encounters.

The Executive Collection is recommended for the single/solo traveler, couples, family, friends, and special interest groups traveling together. It can also be an excellent choice for physically challenged guests.

Capacity: 4 guests

PLEASE NOTE: Private cars/vans/minibuses are ordered per vehicle (not per person), and only one person in the party need order the vehicle. The price shown is the total cost for the vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide. Kindly note, however, that in certain ports only a driver/guide will be assigned (one person), due to limited availability. Entrance fees are not included in this price, in order to provide you with the most flexibility. In many ports, the number of vehicles available is extremely limited; therefore guests are encouraged to make their reservation as early as possible.

Half-day private tours must depart between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 am, or after 1:00 p.m.

Upon embarkation, please consult the Destination Manager onboard to personally discuss your itinerary requirements and set your departure time.

Designed for travelers who prefer an added measure of intimacy and flexibility, our new Oceania Exclusive tours limit group size to just 16 guests maximum. The Oceania Exclusive format is available on specially selected shore excursions in nearly every port we visit, around the world.

This enjoyable tour will take you to Christiansborg Palace and some outside strolling through world-famous Tivoli Gardens. Copenhagen has been the Denmark’s Royal city for many centuries – and has accumulated more than its share of castles, palaces and Crown Jewels during that span. The Palace was built by Bishop Absalon in 1167. Christiansborg is the city’s first fortress and was once the home of the Royal Family. You will visit the Royal Reception rooms, used by the Danish Queen when she receives foreign ambassadors and visiting heads of state. Beautiful tapestries are displayed in the Great Hall. These French tapestries took ten years to weave and were given to the Queen as a gift for her 50th birthday.

Drive through the heart of Copenhagen, seeing the Royal Theatre and Town Hall Square, on your way to world-famous Tivoli Gardens, the fairytale gardens and theme park which opened its gates in 1843. There will be time provided here to stroll through the park and admire the romantic lakes, pavilions, flower decorations and vivid life of the Danes.

First tour the waterways and sights of Copenhagen by private canal boat (an easy walk from the ship), then soak up some historic fun with a visit to Tivoli Gardens. The city’s 850-year history will come alive in landmarks as you glide gently along its canal network and see icons like the beloved bronze Little Mermaid statue, perched on her harborside rock since 1913; and majestic Christiansborg Palace, a seat of Danish power for over 800-years. The Old Stock Exchange sports a signature spire formed by entwined dragons’ tails, while the gable-roofed buildings along Nyhavn quay show off their bright colors. Christianshavn’s canals are narrow and wonderfully atmospheric, while the striking Black Diamond library building shimmers in its angular black granite-and-glass skin. A brief coach transfer brings you to this town’s true historic playground, Tivoli Gardens. Here you’ll have time on your own to do as you please. Maybe take a thrill ride on Denmark’s largest roller coaster in the amusement area, or a relaxing stroll through pleasure gardens that date back to 1843 – and simpler times.

See how honeybees help to create a greener Copenhagen by touring the urban honey factory Bybi. As you will discover, the bees at Bybi—which in Danish means “city bees”—enhance the urban environment by pollinating plants throughout the capital city so they can flourish in greater numbers. The location of the hives affects the honey’s taste. For instance, some Bybi honey has a light flavor, while the honey from the hives atop city hall tends to be richer and nuttier. You will notice the distinctly different tastes by sampling products such as honey ice cream and honey schnapps. Copenhagen may well be Europe’s most environmentally conscious city, and bees are just part of it. While driving past city landmarks such as Tivoli Gardens, you will hear how the residents have embraced sustainably grown foods, eco merchandise and green construction. Along the way, you will pause for photos of Amalienborg Palace and the Little Mermaid statue.

Get an excellent up-close introduction to Copenhagen by walking its streets and squares with a seasoned guide leading the way. This has been Denmark’s capital city since 1417 and it’s got the old-world landmarks to prove it. At the same time, wonderful modern architectural must-see’s are seamlessly and generously mixed in. Starting out from the pier, you’ll follow the scenic harbor and pass the iconic Little Mermaid statue, inspired by H.C Anderson’s fairytale of the same name and considered the symbol of Denmark. Soon the modern, elegant green-space known as Amaliengarden appears, with the Queen’s Palace of Amalienborg standing regally behind it. The old sailors’ quarter, Nyhavn, is easily recognized by the brightly painted gabled houses lining its quay, and the boisterous outdoor cafés and bars scene underway. Across King’s New Square, discover the medieval section of Copenhagen, a warren of cobblestone streets and lovingly restored half-timbered houses. Majestic Christiansborg Castle, clad in granite and copper, has been at home on its own islet for some 800 years; today it’s home to the Danish Parliament. After these and many other sights are seen, you’ll be shuttled back to your ship.

See the 17th-century royal residence Rosenborg Castle and iconic waterfront attractions, which you might discuss while enjoying a traditional Danish lunch. You will first stop at the Little Mermaid statue that Hans Christian Andersen’s famous fairytale inspired. The author lived much of his adult life in the Nyhavn district, which is known for the rows of colorful and historical townhouses that line the canals. You will pass them on the way to Rosenborg, an opulent castle that was the former summer retreat for Denmark’s royal family. While strolling the castle grounds, which were laid out in the early 1600s, you may see a statue of Andersen in the leafy King’s Garden. A short but wonderfully scenic walk will bring you to the restaurant Aamanns Replik. The lunch menu for your lunch includes a choice of smørrebrøds – open-faced rye bread sandwiches – one of them topped with cold smoked salmon, the other a vegetarian offering.

This excursion invites you to sample Danish Smoerrebroed in an out-of-the-way café and cruise through Copenhagen’s scenic harbor and waterways. You’ll set out on foot from town center, working your way past the Royal Palace Amalienborg and the ornate Marble Church, possessor of the largest dome in Scandinavia. You’ll round Kings Square and see the colorful gabled houses and quays of Nyhavn. By the time you cover some of pedestrianized and cobbled Stroeget, you’ll have worked up an appetite – which is where the Royal Cafe fits in. This hidden gem sits right where you’d probably never find it, but your guide knows the way. Inside, you’ll taste their signature twist on Danish Smoerrebroed: affectionately known as ""Smushi."" Think buttery bites of rye bread topped with things like sliced beef, fish or other Danish delicacies, sushi-style. Goes great with the glass of wine or beer included. Afterwards, it’s time to walk it off – past yet more landmark sights including Hoejbro Square and Christiansborg Castle – before boarding a private canal boat at Gammel Strand for a delightful sightseeing cruise through the harbor and canals of Christianshavn. You’ll pass Copenhagen’s best-known bronze lady, The Little Mermaid, at this watery journey’s end.

Enjoy a rolling panoramic excursion through Copenhagen, taking in its most notable sights with a special accent on its Royal landmarks. Perched on her trademark rock not far from the pier, the bronze Little Mermaid is perhaps Copenhagen’s most iconic symbol. She’s not royalty but she’s much beloved. Christiansborg Castle has accumulated over 800 years of history as Denmark’s royal power base; these days it’s home to the Danish Parliament. A stop at its impressive granite-and-copper exterior promises a magnificent photo or two. The Old Stock Exchange sports a trademark spire formed by entwined dragons’ tails. The colorful gable-houses along Nyhavn quay house vibrant outdoor cafés and taverns, while famed Tivoli Gardens and the master-painted works at Glypotek Art Museum offer their own vibrant colors. But the real sparkle – in this case, Denmark’s precious crown jewels – resides within Dutch Renaissance-style Rosenborg Castle, built for King Christian IV in 1607. His crown and a hefty gem-studded sword are among the top treasures safeguarded here. Their Highnesses moved out of Rosenborg in 1710, leaving the interiors excellently preserved..

Designed for travelers who prefer an added measure of intimacy and flexibility, our new Oceania Exclusive tours limit group size to just 16 guests maximum. The Oceania Exclusive format is available on specially selected shore excursions in nearly every port we visit, around the world.

Enjoy a rolling panoramic excursion through Copenhagen, taking in its most notable sights with a special accent on its Royal landmarks. Perched on her trademark rock not far from the pier, the bronze Little Mermaid is perhaps Copenhagen’s most iconic symbol. She’s not royalty but she’s much beloved. Christiansborg Castle has accumulated over 800 years of history as Denmark’s royal power base; these days it’s home to the Danish Parliament. A stop at its impressive granite-and-copper exterior promises a magnificent photo or two. The Old Stock Exchange sports a trademark spire formed by entwined dragons’ tails. The colorful gable-houses along Nyhavn quay house vibrant outdoor cafés and taverns, while famed Tivoli Gardens and the master-painted works at Glypotek Art Museum offer their own vibrant colors. But the real sparkle – in this case, Denmark’s precious crown jewels – resides within Dutch Renaissance-style Rosenborg Castle, built for King Christian IV in 1607. His crown and a hefty gem-studded sword are among the top treasures safeguarded here. Their Highnesses moved out of Rosenborg in 1710, leaving the interiors excellently preserved.

See Copenhagen from an ideal vantage point: aboard a private canal boat plying its many scenic waterways and passing its showiest landmarks. Your adventure begins even before you’re afloat, with a stop by the city’s most beguiling icon, the bronze Little Mermaid perched on her famous rock along the shoreline. Then it’s time to climb aboard and cruise gently through Copenhagen’s waterways. Colorful homes and businesses cluster around the canals, always hubs of activity. Along the route, you’ll pass the granite-and-copper-clad Christiansborg Palace, situated on its own tiny islet. Its foundations date back to 1167 and today it’s home of the Danish Parliament. Nearby is the Old Stock Exchange, its trademark spire formed by entwined dragons’ tails. The colorful old gabled buildings along Nyhavn quay are photogenic, and Christianshavn’s narrow canals are wonderfully atmospheric. The waterways widen substantially toward Copenhagen harbor, where your vessel will eventually make its way to the end of this enthralling – but brief – grand tour.

Settle in at a popular restaurant for a sampling of classic Danish local treats and enjoy a delightful walk through the wonderfully atmospheric streets of the capital city. Copenhagen has long been a foodie paradise, a reputation based on classic offerings such as the ones you will be served. They include smørrebrød, an open-faced rye-bread sandwich typically topped with pickled herring, onions, capers and fresh herbs. You can also expect to sample flødeboller, a chocolate-dipped confection made with fluffy marshmallow and baked marzipan. The exact ingredients in the items will depend on the chef’s interpretations of their recipes. Your walk through downtown will be just as inspiring. The guide will describe the landmarks along the way, which include the Royal Residence Amalienborg Palace and waterfront Gefion fountain, the largest monument in Copenhagen. As you meander through the canal-lined Nyhavn district, you may spot Nyhavn 20, the former home of author Hans Christian Andersen.

OVERVIEW

Snap selfies at the most photogenic spots in and around Copenhagen, many of them iconic attractions that define the city. To ensure the best possible results, a selfie expert guide will offer tips so you can capture just the right angle, lighting and composition for every shot.

Selfie sticks and selfie photo frames are also available. Your pictures will be ideal for posting on social media and sharing in other ways.

As you walk and ride through Copenhagen, you will pause at designated selfie stops that include:

• Christiansborg Palace

• Rosenborg Castle

• 17th-century Nyhavn district

• Frederik’s Church

• Amalienborg

• Gefion Fountain

• Little Mermaid statue

Behold three radical, modernistic buildings and gain knowledge of little-known facts about their extraordinary designs. The Black Diamond extension to the Royal Library is as revolutionary as it looks. The irregularly shaped monolithic prism is clad in black granite and leans toward the river to capture as much natural light as possible. The building’s significant tilt, wave-like balconies and expansion as it rises from top to bottom presented a slew of design challenges that your guide will thoroughly explain. The Crystal is also a stunning example of modern architecture. Suspended above the ground, this angular glass structure appears to float, creating a sense of lightness and transparency that contrasts beautifully with the surrounding historic buildings. The Copenhagen Opera House will be a wonder to see from waterfront. With its sweeping lines and innovative architecture, the Opera House stands as a symbol of Denmark’s cultural and artistic ambitions. From our vantage point, you’ll gain a unique perspective on how the building’s design interacts with its surroundings, blending seamlessly with the water and sky.

This enjoyable tour will take you to Christiansborg Palace and some outside strolling through world-famous Tivoli Gardens. Copenhagen has been the Denmark’s Royal city for many centuries – and has accumulated more than its share of castles, palaces and Crown Jewels during that span. The Palace was built by Bishop Absalon in 1167. Christiansborg is the city’s first fortress and was once the home of the Royal Family. You will visit the Royal Reception rooms, used by the Danish Queen when she receives foreign ambassadors and visiting heads of state. Beautiful tapestries are displayed in the Great Hall. These French tapestries took ten years to weave and were given to the Queen as a gift for her 50th birthday.

Drive through the heart of Copenhagen, seeing the Royal Theatre and Town Hall Square, on your way to world-famous Tivoli Gardens, the fairytale gardens and theme park which opened its gates in 1843. There will be time provided here to stroll through the park and admire the romantic lakes, pavilions, flower decorations and vivid life of the Danes.

See how the Danes go for Baroque in a big way on this excursion into the beautiful North Zealand landscape, Denmark’s answer to the Riviera. Sweeping seaside panoramas on one side, impressive manor homes and castles on the other…a person could get used to this life. You’ll have a chance to see how they lived it in the 1600s as you tour one of North Zealand’s most splendid former residences, Frederiksborg Castle, now the National Museum of History. It’s spread across three islands, sports a fabulous garden, and contains Denmark’s most important artwork collection. The castle’s seriously ornate chapel houses the Compenius Organ, built in 1610 and the world’s oldest still in use. Later in this journey, you’ll drop by the Danish Royal Family’s summer palace in the charming village of Fredensborg, This Italian Baroque stunner was built in the early 1700s and is used for state dinners. You’ll use it as the perfect backdrop for photos of your travels.

An experience straight out of a fairytale. Explore landmarks in Copenhagen and the path of beloved Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, who spent much of his life in the capital. The Little Mermaid statue in the harbor was inspired by Andersen’s famous fairytale and has become an important symbol for the city. You will also spend time in the 17th-century Nyhavn district, where Andersen resided in the four-story building Nyhavn 20. A historical marker commemorates the author, who wrote the The Princess and the Pea there. Other highlights include the stunning royal residence, the Amalienborg Palace, where Andersen once spent Christmas, and Rosenborg Castle, where you will find a bronze statue of the author in the King’s Garden. You will delve even deeper into his life at the Hans Christian Andersen Experience, a museum with exhibits that bring his fairytales to life, from the real story behind the Little Mermaid to a look into his writing desk. Travel through time, step into the storybooks and let yourself be charmed by your happy ever after.

Browse the superlative collection of art within the Glyptotek, a gallery that brewer Carl Jacobsen – best known for his Danish beer brand Carlsberg – established in 1897. Even the drive there will be visually exciting as you will pass Copenhagen’s glorious city hall and the 17th-century Nyhavn waterfront district before stopping for photos at Amalienborg Palace, the royal family’s official residence. More extraordinary sights await you inside the Glyptotek as its four buildings hold a staggering 10,000 works of art and archaeological objects. French 19th century and Impressionist art are particularly well represented by the likes of Monet, Degas and Cezanne. As you might expect, the permanent exhibit of Danish Art of the Golden Age is superior. If you are interested in works from antiquity, you will find galleries dedicated solely to Egyptian, Greek and Roman sculptures. The Glyptotek also holds the largest collection of sculptures by Rodin outside of France.