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Princess Cruises · 74 sailings
7 cabin types · 17 dining venues · 27 entertainment options · 13 decks
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Princess Cruises · 62 sailings
7 cabin types · 15 dining venues · 23 entertainment options · 13 decks
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Royal Caribbean International · 32 sailings
25 cabin types · 17 dining venues · 52 entertainment options · 14 decks
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MSC Cruises · 23 sailings
20 cabin types · 16 dining venues · 64 entertainment options · 15 decks
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Cruise port in South Korea
Allow about 25 min each way from the terminal to the city center. Average time in port: 11 hours. 43 places to explore.
Cruise ships dock at Busan cruise terminals. Allow about 25 min each way from the terminal to the city center.
The assigned dock is one of Busan Port Yeongdo Cruise Terminal, Busan Port North Port Cruise Terminal and varies by sailing.
Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.
Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
Busan Station → Busan Port North Port Cruise Terminal
Go to the pedestrian deck connecting Exits 8 and 9 of Busan Station, pass the moving walkway, and follow the covered walkway toward the North Port Cruise Terminal. Continue to the terminal's third-floor departure area.
Busan Port North Port Cruise Terminal → Busan Station
Walk along the pedestrian deck connecting the terminal and Busan Station toward Exits 8 and 9 of Busan Station.
Busan Port North Port Cruise Terminal → Gimhae International Airport
Take a taxi from the terminal to Gimhae International Airport.
Busan Station → Dongsam Samgeori stop
Take bus 101 or 88 from in front of Busan Station and get off at Dongsam Samgeori stop.
Gimhae International Airport → Seomyeon Station
Take bus 201 (a seated service) from the airport, then transfer to the urban railway at Seomyeon Station.
Seomyeon Station → Nampo Station
At Seomyeon Station, take urban railway line 1 and get off at Nampo-dong Station.
Nampo Station → Busan Port Yeongdo Cruise Terminal
Get off at Nampo-dong Station, transfer to a taxi, and get off at Busan Port Yeongdo Cruise Terminal.
Busan Port Yeongdo Cruise Terminal → Nampo-dong
If your cruise line operates a shuttle to Nampo-dong, take it from the terminal and get off in Nampo-dong.
Busan Port Yeongdo Cruise Terminal → Busan Station
Take a taxi from the terminal to Busan Station.
Dongsam Samgeori stop → Busan Port Yeongdo Cruise Terminal
Get off at Dongsam Samgeori stop and walk about 15 minutes to Busan Port Yeongdo Cruise Terminal.
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This temple is on the slopes of Geumjeongsan Mountain and is counted among Yeongnam's three major temples, together with Haeinsa and Tongdosa.
If combining Beomeosa Temple with a hike on Geumjeongsan, account for steep, rocky sections and a hike of 2 hours or more.
This museum covers maritime history from ancestral sea trade to modern marine research and has ship-related exhibits and activities for children.
If driving to the National Maritime Museum, reviews say it took 10 minutes or more to enter the parking lot, so allow extra travel time.
This temple is on a rocky coast, with the sea visible behind the temple buildings.
Haedong Yonggungsa has 108 steps down toward the sea, so consider the route in advance if stairs are difficult.
This 15 m-long horseshoe-shaped glass bridge stands atop a 35 m coastal cliff. The sea in front makes it a popular photo spot, visited by at least 1 million people annually.
You must wear the overshoes provided to enter Oryukdo Skywalk, and selfie sticks are not allowed, so prepare before entering.
This aquarium offers an experience riding a glass-bottom boat over a shark tank.
At the southern tip of Yeongdo, visitors can see forest paths, a rocky coast, and sea views.
The paths are said to be dark after sunset, so calculate your time to come down if going up in the late afternoon.
With enough time in port, you can explore beyond the city. One-way times are approximate.
This UNESCO World Heritage grotto is known for a Buddha statue facing the sea and surrounding sculptures.
Even after getting out at the parking lot at Seokguram, you still need to walk uphill and use stairs, so consider this in advance if stairs are difficult.
This Silla-era temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has National Treasures including Dabotap and Seokgatap pagodas.
Reviews say it took time to enter the parking lot at Bulguksa during peak double-cherry-blossom season, so visit early at that time of year.
Built during the reign of Queen Seondeok of Silla, this was an astronomical and meteorological observatory. It is illuminated after sunset.
Reviews say Cheomseongdae draws many tourists during holidays and vacation seasons and parking was hard to find, so allow plenty of travel time.
This museum exhibits artifacts showing Silla history and culture, including gold crowns, Buddha statues, and earthenware.
The Gyeongju National Museum may be crowded and parking difficult on holidays, so allow extra time if driving.
This is the site of a detached palace and pond east of the Silla royal palace. After sunset, lights are reflected in the pond.
Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond may be slow to walk around at night due to crowds and photographers, so allow plenty of time for your visit.
This historic site has a cluster of Silla-era tombs, including Cheonmachong.
This street is home to cafés and restaurants in renovated hanok houses and small workshops. It is described as popular with travelers and young people on weekends.
This restored bridge spans the Namcheon River. It is illuminated at night, and its lights are reflected in the water.
If you plan to go up to the second floor of Woljeonggyo Bridge, be careful because the stairs are steep.
287 sailings are grouped into 176 cruises by ship and route.
Royal Caribbean InternationalSailing 2026.11Asia cruises · 9 nights · Mid-length cruise
Royal Caribbean InternationalSailing 2027.01Asia cruises · 8 nights · Mid-length cruise
MSC CruisesSailing 2027.01Asia cruises · 8 nights · Mid-length cruise
MSC CruisesMSC CruisesRoyal Caribbean InternationalMSC CruisesSailing 2027.02Asia cruises · 9 nights · Mid-length cruise
MSC CruisesAsia cruises · 9 nights · Mid-length cruise
Holland America LineSailing 2027.02Asia cruises · 28 nights · Long cruise
Royal Caribbean InternationalAsia cruises · 5 nights
Princess CruisesSailing 2027.02Asia cruises · 25 nights · Long cruise
MSC CruisesSailing 2027.02Asia cruises · 9 nights · Mid-length cruise
176 cruises call at this port.
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Princess Cruises · 74 sailings
7 cabin types · 17 dining venues · 27 entertainment options · 13 decks
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Princess Cruises · 62 sailings
7 cabin types · 15 dining venues · 23 entertainment options · 13 decks
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Royal Caribbean International · 32 sailings
25 cabin types · 17 dining venues · 52 entertainment options · 14 decks
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MSC Cruises · 23 sailings
20 cabin types · 16 dining venues · 64 entertainment options · 15 decks
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White-sand city beaches and hot-spring resorts may not be everyone's first image of Korea, but these are what Koreans flock to Busan for all year. And there are plenty of opportunities for rest, relaxation, retail therapy, and even a touch of glamour every October with the Busan International Film Festival. Busan's beaches are the big summertime draw but there is plenty to be seen year round. Quintessential experiences include taking some rest and relaxation at a local spa and exploring the Beomeosa temple complex.
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