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Hey Captain
Hey Captain
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11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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About
At Hey Captain we do Social Sailing, where you meet new people and explore Copenhagen harbor. We started as friends on a boat and this is the atmosphere we want to deliver to our guests. It's a talk and a dialogue more than your standard classical tour. During the tour your captain will show you our favorite sights in the harbor. There is plenty of time to ask questions and we hope you want to engage in a conversation about life in Copenhagen. Our ambition is to give you a sense of the city more than an overload of historical facts. The route is not 100% standardized as we want to try to accommodate specific wishes of the group and special events in the harbor. The 2-hour Hidden Gems Tour will take you off the beaten track from the standard canal tour routes in the inner town, exploring the upcoming residential areas of either the South or North harbor. We hope to see you on board and that you will embrace our concept of Social Sailing. The Hey Captain Team
Copenhagen, Denmark
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2024
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okeedoke
washington state1,816 contributions
Aug 2019
We were part of a great group of friends on a Rick Steves's Tour and had one afternoon to ourselves. We chose the Harbor and Outer Island tour of "Hey Captain" and were totally satisfied. We so enjoyed the trip out to the artificial island used as a fort by the Danes and then by the Nazi's in WWII called Trekroner. It's inner harbor is now a popular boat dock and swimming area. The Fort itself is really interesting, with many parts in almost pristine condition...even showing a WWII German map of Denmark on the wall.
It's said the island was originally made by the Danes sinking twelve tall ships to keep out the Swedes. Cool! We then cruised the harbor and port facilities and saw the tail end of the Little Mermaid. All-in-all a wonderful time and we highly recommend it!
It's said the island was originally made by the Danes sinking twelve tall ships to keep out the Swedes. Cool! We then cruised the harbor and port facilities and saw the tail end of the Little Mermaid. All-in-all a wonderful time and we highly recommend it!
Written January 5, 2020
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Tom A
Lincoln, England, United Kingdom14 contributions
Apr 2022
Did the one hour landmarks tour. Our only regret was not being able to do the two hour hidden gems tour.
All the staff were excellent; friendly, chatty, informative and the boat was very comfortable with blankets provided, and beers in the coolbox. The social element of the tour was very enjoyable too, so especially good if you enjoy talking to people.
We were very pleased to have done this rather than one of the big bus-style boats which looked very busy! Our boat only held about 12 people so was much more personal.
All the staff were excellent; friendly, chatty, informative and the boat was very comfortable with blankets provided, and beers in the coolbox. The social element of the tour was very enjoyable too, so especially good if you enjoy talking to people.
We were very pleased to have done this rather than one of the big bus-style boats which looked very busy! Our boat only held about 12 people so was much more personal.
Written April 19, 2022
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Veronica H
6 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
We had a really nice and fun tour with my friends for my birthday. Our captain Peter was very friendly and flexible. He could see that we were close friends, so gave us a lot of space, yet managed to engage and interact with us. The rain stopped at the last part of the trip, we could take off the roof, make lots of photos. We drank champagne, listened to music and enjoyed beautiful Copenhagen views. Definitely a winning idea for birthday! Works for both local and foreigners.
In addition, I want to mention that administrators of HeyCaptain were so friendly and accommodating. We had to make a few changes to our reservation, which were met with complete understanding. Thank you very much!
In addition, I want to mention that administrators of HeyCaptain were so friendly and accommodating. We had to make a few changes to our reservation, which were met with complete understanding. Thank you very much!
Written December 3, 2023
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Viktoria
2 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
We were a group of 12 people out for a tour on the water to celebrate a soon-to-be-bride, but none of us will probably use Hey Captain again. Our departure was almost 30 minutes delayed which messed up our schedule for the day. We could have lived with this if it wasn’t for the very unfriendly and rude manager. From the beginning it was unclear to us whether or not we could bring our own drinks on board since we were told on the phone that this was a possibility, but when we arrived it was apparently not allowed due to the size of our group which we found very strange and unclear. Only if we purchased expensive bottles of alcohol in their own bar were we allowed any drinks on board. The Manager made a scene in front of the entire group, including the person that we were celebrating which killed the mood. The concept is supposed to be about social sailing and having a cosy time, but these values didn’t shine through at all in this behavior and how the situation was handled. Very unprofessional and such a shame as the captain of the boat was actually a nice person.
Written August 15, 2022
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Hi Viktoria.
First of all, our deep apologies for being 30 min. delayed. We always strive to keep our agreed times, so this is of course not okay.
In regards to the confusion about drinks, we feel we have been very clear in our communication. When you book, it clearly states that you are not allowed to bring your own alcohol. We sent you 3 emails in the week leading up to your tour, reiterating this point very clearly. We recieved no response from you, and hence also tried to call and text you days in advance of your tour to clarify - again with no reaction from you.
Our alcohol policy is due to restrictions in the alcohol license we have and for safety reasons.
Our concept is about social sailing, but we never compromise on alcohol policy and safety.
Best regards Joel
Written August 16, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
John L
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We had a wonderful 1:00 pm two hour boat tour with our tour guide/captain Sindre. His training in urban planning gave a unique perspective on the city, the waterways and local history. Our group was just four passengers so we could really communicate with him about the tour. A highlife was getting off the boat at the old fort. It was also fun when going under bridges we had to move to the bow of the boat to keep the boat low enough to get under.
Daylight is short in November so the early afternoon tour was perfect. The two hours went very fast. We were dressed warmly.
Highly recommend this tour
Daylight is short in November so the early afternoon tour was perfect. The two hours went very fast. We were dressed warmly.
Highly recommend this tour
Written December 8, 2023
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beans252
London24 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
Stumbled across Hey Captain at Ofelia Plads and enjoyed a lovely hour cruise with a few other families, captained by the very cheerful and informative Christian.
A lovely way to appreciate the waterways, green spaces and architecture of Copenhagen. The boat is small and cosy, and can speed along. Christian had a great style, sharing Copenhagen with us like a local, rather than just listing the main sights. It was a relaxing and enjoyable trip, thanks so much!
I thought it was good value. We were even invited to share the sun cream which was very useful. Absolutely recommend, and also starting out at Ofelia Plads, a different relaxed and enjoyable world to the overcrowded main boat point at the start of Nyhavn. Departures were frequent, and there were a shady spot with tables and chairs to wait at which was welcome. Thank you!
A lovely way to appreciate the waterways, green spaces and architecture of Copenhagen. The boat is small and cosy, and can speed along. Christian had a great style, sharing Copenhagen with us like a local, rather than just listing the main sights. It was a relaxing and enjoyable trip, thanks so much!
I thought it was good value. We were even invited to share the sun cream which was very useful. Absolutely recommend, and also starting out at Ofelia Plads, a different relaxed and enjoyable world to the overcrowded main boat point at the start of Nyhavn. Departures were frequent, and there were a shady spot with tables and chairs to wait at which was welcome. Thank you!
Written June 10, 2024
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Eniddiner
Skiathos, Greece115 contributions
Jul 2022
What a lovely way to see the city,in fact this one-hour boat tour was one of the nicest things I did in Copenhagen.What makes this boat trip special is that it's a very small group and we all sat comfortably around chatting and interacting with our friendly,knowledgable captain Olivia while taking in some interesting and beautiful sights.Don't miss it !!
Written August 8, 2022
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PugsLoveTravel
San Francisco, CA25 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
We enjoyed the trip, but I felt the balance between guest introductions/Q&A vs. information learned about Copenhagen was weighted too much toward the former. Our guide is from Sweden and wasn't able to answer some of the questions guests had about Copenhagen. He spent a lot of time at the beginning of the trip introducing himself, getting intros from all of the guests, asking follow-up questions, etc., all while we drifted by different sights, buildings, neighborhoods with little commentary about what we were seeing. I understood going in to the trip that this was a social cruise, but somehow I'd imagined the conversation would be woven more naturally and skillfully into other information about the city. In the end, I wanted to have learned more about Copenhagen than about the background of each guest on our tour.
Written June 28, 2024
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Michele
denver55 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We loved it so much that we came back the next day! Our captain Niis was wonderful! It was so great to hang out with him on the water and learn about this amazing city from a locals perspective. We learned so much about Copenhagen… not only the history, but also great recommendations for restaurants, activities, etc. Our fellow passengers were laid-back, fun and we felt like we were hanging out with friends enjoying the sunshine and a few beers! A great experience… highly recommend and will most definitely return to Copenhagen and the Hey Captain team!
Written October 3, 2023
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Sandra G
2 contributions
Oct 2021 • Family
Highlight if our weekend. Captain was funny approachable and made everyone at ease. Learned interesting facts as well as wonderful way to see the city. My 12 yr old son got to steer the boat - it made his day and memory of Copenhagen unforgettable.
Written October 13, 2021
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I can't seem to purchase a ticket online. Can I purchase a ticket directly through Trip Advisor?
Written February 11, 2020
Thanks for writing us!
We have a viator/tripadvisor page. From there you should easily be able to book one of our many tours for next sailing season starting March 18.
I hope we get to take you sailing later this year!
All the best,
Anton, Hey Captain
Written February 14, 2020
I have a "Hidden Gems" canal tour booked for 2 people on Sunday, Oct. 13. I would like to change it to Monday,Oct. 14. Please let me know if this can be done! thank you, Cheryl G.
Written October 10, 2019
I have a "Hidden Gems" Canal tour booked and paid for on Sunday, Oct. 13. I would like to change it to Monday, Oct 14. Please notify me if this can take place. Thank you!
Written October 10, 2019
I was a guest. You will need to contact them, but I bet it will be no problem.
Written October 11, 2019
Bonjour,
Nous sommes 5 copines et nous souhaitons découvrir Copenhague en bateau le jour de notre arrivée le 15 août après-midi (pas avant 16h00). Avez-vous des disponibilités?
Merci pour votre retour. Anne (Bruxelles).
Written August 5, 2019
No lo sé. Habría que preguntarles a ellos. Pero no creo que haya ningún problema
Written August 6, 2019
My wife, 22 year old son , and I are coming from Florida and are trying to decide on 2 hour or 5 hour Diana ? Can you give me some advice ?
Written July 17, 2019
Depends on time. We took the two hour because we were limited. I happily could have spent a day with Hey Captain.
Written July 31, 2019
Thinking about the 1 or 2 hr boat tour? Is 2 hrs too long to be sitting on a boat? Help me decide please.
Written May 16, 2019
My wife and I took both of these tours in July 2019.
The one hour tour (Landmarks) is somewhat different from the two hour tour (Hidden Gems) in subject matter. With the Landmarks, you get a very nice canal ride that features info on popular attractions such as Church of Our Savior, the Opera House, the Black Diamond Library, Christiana and others. Landmarks is a good tour if you are time-pressed.
With Hidden Gems, two hours is not too long as you get a break in the middle to get off the boat and explore. Although there is some discussion of attractions, there is additional focus on what life is like today and modern architecture.
You will have a good time on either tour!
Written July 28, 2019
Hi,
Do you have a toilet on board please?
Thanks!
Written April 14, 2019
Hi! No there is no toilet onboard, but on the two hour tour we can make a stop for toilet break if needed.
Written April 15, 2019
Hi Ross
Our boats are sailing until the 16th of December and we start up at some point in mid-March.
Written October 5, 2018
stevebrownx
Copenhagen, Denmark
Good mornng, do you accept Copenhagen Cards please?
Written September 19, 2018
Dear Steve,
We do not have a partnership with the Copenhagen Card. I believe they partnered up with the larger tourist boats. We hope you would like to join our tour anyway!
Best regards,
The Hey Captain team
Written September 21, 2018
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