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Oceankaj (Ocean Quay)
CMP's main cruise facility in Ydre Nordhavn for larger ships and most turnaround calls: three berths (C331, C332, C333) with terminal buildings, transit and turnaround operations; bus 25 stops at the active terminals.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen, Denmark's capital on the Oresund strait, is one of northern Europe's busiest cruise cities, with about 312 calls expected in 2026 and a growing share of turnaround sailings. More about Copenhagen →
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Ship schedule by month
October 2026 · from today · all times local (Central European Time)
ShipDateArrivalDeparture
Showing 6 of 6 calls in October
Cruise Ships in Copenhagen
Today and the next 7 days · all times local (Central European Time)
Today · Fri 23 OctQuiet
2,637 people in port
1 ship · ships alongside 14:00 – 21:00
60% quieter than a typical day in Copenhagen. Busiest 14:00 – 21:00, when 1 ship is alongside.
Next 7 days
Quietest: Fri 23 Oct · busiest: Thu 29 Oct- Fri23 Oct2.6kQuiet1 ship
- Sat24 Oct2.6kQuiet1 ship
- Sun25 Oct5.4kLight1 ship
- Mon26 Oct–No ships0 ships
- Tue27 Oct5.4kLight1 ship
- Wed28 Oct5.4kLight1 ship
- Thu29 Oct11.8kPeak2 ships
Thousands of people in port, guests plus crew. Crowd level compared with a typical Copenhagen day.
Planning a day in Copenhagen?
The crowd calendar shows every ship and how busy the port is, hour by hour, plus the quietest and busiest days for the next 90 days.
Where is the Copenhagen cruise port?
Ships dock alongside at one of three Copenhagen Malmo Port facilities, assigned by ship and sailing.
Most large ships and turnarounds use Oceankaj in Ydre Nordhavn, about 7 km by road from Kongens Nytorv; it is not walkable, and bus 25 links it to Orientkaj metro (M4). Langelinie, about 3 km north of the centre, takes ships of up to 3,500 passengers and is about 1 km on foot from the Little Mermaid.
Nordre Toldbod, the smallest berth, serves small ships right beside Frederiksstaden.
Terminal
Getting to the Copenhagen cruise port
Copenhagen Airport (CPH) → Oceankaj, Langelinie or Nordre Toldbod
10–16 km · 25–45 min by car
Google Maps: 16 km / 35–45 min to Oceankaj, 14 km / 30–35 min to Langelinie, 10 km / 25–35 min to Nordre Toldbod. Taxis queue at Terminals 2 and 3; public transport uses the M2 metro from Terminal 3 with a 3-zone ticket.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
TransportTypical priceJourneyGood to know
Taxi (to Oceankaj)
DKK 425–520per vehicle
35–45 min
Metered; approx. DKK 425 weekday daytime, DKK 520 evenings/weekends. VisitCopenhagen quotes DKK 270–333 to Langelinie and DKK 232–286 to Nordre Toldbod.
Metro M2 + M4 + bus 25/164 (Oceankaj)
DKK 30per person
~40 min
3-zone ticket; change at Kongens Nytorv to M4, then bus 25 or 164 from Orientkaj station.
Metro or regional train + walk/bus 27 (Langelinie)
DKK 30per person
~35 min
To Osterport, then 15 min walk or bus 27 to Indiakaj; Nordre Toldbod is a 14 min walk from Marmorkirken metro.
Cruise-line transfer
Variesper person
Varies
Varies by sailing; book through your cruise line.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Driving to the port
Single DOT tickets: 2 zones DKK 24, 3 zones (airport) DKK 30, valid across metro, bus, S-train and harbour bus. There are no barriers; buy before boarding. Bus 25 serves only Oceankaj on cruise days.
Copenhagen Cruise Terminals
3 terminals
Langelinie
Two-pier, 710 m cruise facility north of the centre for transit and turnaround calls, limited to ships of up to 3,500 passengers (preferred 4,500 combined for two ships); walkable to the Little Mermaid.
Nordre Toldbod
Single 200 m central berth for small cruise ships beside Frederiksstaden, with restricted bus operations managed by CMP traffic officials.
Parking at the Copenhagen cruise port
Official port parking
DKK 170/ day
Daily rate · per vehicle · confirm before travel
By & Havn, the port and city development company, runs P-plads Oceanvej (Oceanvej 15), a 242-space open lot by the Oceankaj cruise terminals. The first 30 minutes are free; then DKK 24 per hour from 07:00 to 17:00 and DKK 14 per hour from 17:00 to 07:00, up to DKK 170 per rolling 24 hours (rates from 1 April 2025; parking apps add a fee). Spaces can't be reserved. The lot is open only in the cruise season, mid-April to the end of September. Langelinie and Nordre Toldbod have no long-term cruise parking listed.
Parking facilities
FacilityServesRatesReservationRate notes
P-plads OceanvejBy & Havn (PARKinCPH)
Oceankaj (Ocean Quay)
DKK 14/hour – DKK 170/day
Not available
Serves Oceankaj (Ocean Quay) · Reservation: Not available
07:00–17:00, after 30 free minutes; app payments add a fee. · 17:00–07:00. · Maximum per rolling 24 hours.
P-plads Oceanvej has 4 accessible spaces.
Where to Stay Before Your Cruise
Pick the area first. Typical nightly prices, approximate.
Frederiksstaden & Nyhavn
DKK 900–1600 / night
Historic harbour and sights
Typical hotel
DKK 900–1600 / night
Port ~15 minAirport ~25 min
Central harbour hotels near Nyhavn and Amalienborg, close to Langelinie and Nordre Toldbod.
Hotels here
- Hotel SKT. Annæ ApS
- The Huxley Copenhagen, BW Premier Collection
- Hotel Alexandra
Nordhavn
DKK 800–1500 / night
Closest to Oceankaj
Typical hotel
DKK 800–1500 / night
Port ~10 minAirport ~35 min
Northern harbour district nearest the Oceankaj terminals.
Hotels here
- Adina Apartment Hotel Copenhagen
- Hotel Osterport
- Hotel Petra
Vesterbro & Central Station
DKK 860–1480 / night
Trains and value
Typical hotel
DKK 860–1480 / night
Port ~25 minAirport ~25 min
Hotels around Central Station with direct trains to the airport.
Hotels here
- Andersen Hotel
- Bryggen Guldsmeden Hotel
- Hotel Ansgar
Port times are measured to Oceankaj.
Eating in Copenhagen
- Coffee per item
- DKK 45–55
- per item
- Soft drink per item
- DKK 42–50
- per item
- Casual lunch per person
- DKK 100–700
- per person
- Restaurant dinner per person
- DKK 200–900
- per person
Prices are approximate. Coffee from official menus: Nyhavn 17 cappuccino DKK 45; Nyhavns Færgekro and Cap Horn cappuccino DKK 55. Soft drink: Nyhavn 17 DKK 42 (30 cl); Færgekro and Cap Horn DKK 50. Service is included.
Where to eat
Nyhavn
Harbourside restaurants and cafes, close to Nordre Toldbod and Langelinie.
Torvehallerne
Food market with casual stalls near Nørreport.
Langelinie promenade
Cafes and kiosks along the quay right next to the Langelinie berth.
Stroget and Kongens Nytorv
The main pedestrian shopping street with a wide range of casual places to eat.
Destination
About Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark's capital on the Oresund strait, is one of northern Europe's busiest cruise cities, with about 312 calls expected in 2026 and a growing share of turnaround sailings.
The compact, flat centre is easy to explore on foot or by bike: colourful Nyhavn, the royal quarter of Frederiksstaden with Amalienborg and the Marble Church, the Kastellet fortress and the Little Mermaid on the Langelinie promenade. Tivoli Gardens sits beside Central Station.
The city is a frequent start and end point for Baltic and Norwegian fjord itineraries.
- Time zone
- Central European Time
- Currency
- Danish Krone (DKK)
Things to Do in Copenhagen
Langelinie, the Little Mermaid and Kastellet
Walk the harbourfront promenade from Langelinie to the Little Mermaid statue and the star-shaped Kastellet fortress, about 1 km on foot from the Langelinie berth.
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Nyhavn and a harbour canal tour
Stroll the colourful canal-side houses of Nyhavn, then take an open-boat harbour and canal tour for a quick overview of the city.
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Amalienborg Palace and Frederik's Church
See the royal palace square of Amalienborg and the domed Marble Church in Frederiksstaden, a short walk from Nordre Toldbod and Langelinie.
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Tivoli Gardens
The historic amusement park beside Central Station, with gardens, rides and restaurants; best before or after a cruise, as it is across the city from the berths.