Finding superyacht roles in Copenhagen

How to arrive, what Denmark says about entry and recruitment agencies, and pay by yacht size.

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Arriving

What to do in your first week

Get from Copenhagen Airport to the city

The metro and the train both start at Terminal 3.

Metro (M2)Around 15 minutes to Nørreport, DKK 30

TrainAround 15 minutes to Copenhagen Central Station, DKK 30

TaxiAbout DKK 250 to 400

Visas

Visa-free stays

90 days in 180

The Danish Immigration Service says visa-free visitors may stay 90 days in any 180 days across the Schengen area. Citizens of Australia, Canada, Chile, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and the US have separate rules (page updated October 2025). Check the rules for your passport.

Agencies

Recruitment agencies must be certified

The Danish Maritime Authority says a private recruitment and placement service for seafarers in Denmark must be certified before it starts. The certificate lasts up to five years. The Authority lists the certified services on its site. Fishing vessels are not covered.

Pay

Crew pay by yacht size

Role	45 to 50 m	70 m and over
Captain	EUR 9,000 to 12,000	EUR 15,000+
First Officer	EUR 4,500 to 6,000	EUR 7,000+
Chief Engineer	EUR 7,000 to 9,500	EUR 8,500+
Chef	EUR 5,500 to 6,500	EUR 8,000+
Bosun / 2nd Mate	EUR 3,200 to 4,000	EUR 5,000+
Chief Stew / Purser	EUR 2,800 to 4,000	EUR 3,000+
Deckhand	EUR 2,800 to 3,500	EUR 3,000+
Stew	EUR 2,200 to 2,500	EUR 2,200 to 2,500

UKSA salary guide 2025, in EUR. The guide does not state the pay period and is not specific to Copenhagen.

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