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Incheon

South Korea · Port

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Ships calling
8ships
Upcoming sailings
58sailings
Average stay
11hours

MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection call at Incheon, usually staying for about 10 hours. The port is included in a Yellow Sea and nearby sea route itinerary connecting Keelung (Jilong), Sakaiminato, Jeju Island, and other destinations.

Ports before and after this stop

These ports appear before or after this stop on the same itinerary. The numbers show how often they occur together.

Cruise lines calling here

  • Celebrity Cruises
  • Holland America Line
  • MSC Cruises
  • Norwegian Cruise Line
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
  • Royal Caribbean International
  • The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Cruise port in South Korea

Incheon

Allow about 30 min each way from the terminal to the city center. Average time in port: 11 hours. 35 places to explore.

Ships calling here
8 ships
Upcoming sailings
58 sailings
Average time in port
About 11 hours
Lowest fare
From USD 456

Photo: Image from Pixabay

After disembarking

Cruise ships dock at Incheon Cruise Terminal. Allow about 30 min each way from the terminal to the city center.

  • Where the ship docks

    Cruise ships dock at Incheon Cruise Terminal.

  • Public Transport Access to Incheon Port Cruise Terminal

    Incheon International Business District Station on Incheon Subway Line 1 is 7 km from Incheon Port Cruise Terminal. The port authority lists the taxi journey as about 15 minutes.

  • Other Exhibition Spaces at Seoul Arts Center

    While Hangaram Art Museum is closed, Hangaram Art Museum Gallery 7, Hangaram Design Museum, and Seoul Calligraphy Art Museum continue to operate as usual.

  • Free Cruise Terminal Shuttle

    A free port shuttle may operate on cruise ship call days, but check whether it is running that day.

About 11 hours in port: where can you go?

Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.

Return travel Time at destination

Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.

Between the terminal, city and airport

Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.

MetroAbout 1 hr 45 min

Incheon Port Cruise Terminal → Seoul city center

First take a taxi or an operating port shuttle to International Business District Station on Incheon Subway Line 1. Take Incheon Subway Line 1 and transfer at Bupyeong to subway Line 1 toward Seoul Station. The stated 2,200–2,800 won is the one-way subway fare and excludes the taxi fare.

TaxiAbout 25 minKRW 25,000~KRW 30,000

Incheon Port Cruise Terminal → Incheon Chinatown

On cruise ship arrival days, take a taxi waiting just outside the terminal to Incheon Chinatown. The fare and travel time are approximate estimates from the source.

TaxiAbout 15 min

Incheon Port Cruise Terminal → International Business District Station

Take a taxi from the cruise terminal to International Business District Station on Incheon Subway Line 1.

TaxiAbout 1 hr 10 minKRW 75,000~KRW 95,000

Incheon Port Cruise Terminal → Myeongdong / Seoul Station area

On cruise ship arrival days, take a taxi waiting just outside the terminal to Myeongdong or Seoul Station. The fare and travel time are approximate estimates from the source.

Shuttle

Incheon Port Cruise Terminal → International Business District Station

At the Information Desk in the terminal lobby, check whether a free shuttle is operating that day and where it stops. If operating, take the shuttle to International Business District Station.

TaxiAbout 15 minKRW 15,000~KRW 20,000

Incheon Port Cruise Terminal → Songdo Central Park

On cruise ship arrival days, take a taxi waiting just outside the terminal to Songdo Central Park. The fare and travel time are approximate estimates from the source.

TaxiAbout 30 min

Incheon Port Cruise Terminal → Incheon International Airport

Take a taxi from the cruise terminal to Incheon International Airport. The source gives a driving distance of 34 km and a travel time of about 30 minutes.

TaxiAbout 30 min

Incheon International Airport → Incheon Port Cruise Terminal

Take a taxi from the airport to Incheon Port Cruise Terminal. The source lists a driving distance of 34 km and a travel time of about 30 minutes between the cruise terminal and airport.

TaxiAbout 35 min

Gimpo Airport → Incheon Port Cruise Terminal

Take a taxi from the airport to Incheon Port Cruise Terminal. The source lists a driving distance of 38 km and a travel time of about 35 minutes between the cruise terminal and airport.

TaxiAbout 35 min

Incheon Port Cruise Terminal → Gimpo Airport

Take a taxi from the cruise terminal to Gimpo Airport. The source gives a driving distance of 38 km and a travel time of about 35 minutes.

Incheon places to explore

Explore 9 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.

Sights 4Neighborhoods 4Shopping 1
Incheon Chinatown
Neighborhoods

Incheon Chinatown

Established when Incheon Port opened in 1883, this is Korea's only official Chinatown. Known as the birthplace of jajangmyeon, it is home to many Chinese-style street-food restaurants.

Songdo Central Park
Sights

Songdo Central Park

This is the signature park of Songdo International City. The park and an artificial canal sit between buildings and are illuminated at night.

Admission
Free
Hours
Daily 24 hours
Incheon Grand Park
Sights

Incheon Grand Park

This park is visited by Incheon residents and people from other regions. It has an arboretum, sculpture park, and more around a lake.

Admission
Free
Hours
Daily 06:00–22:00

Reviews say several facilities at Incheon Grand Park are closed on Mondays, so check operating days if you plan to visit a specific facility such as the botanical garden.

Wolmido Island
Neighborhoods

Wolmido Island

This coastal area brings together an amusement park known for Disco Pang Pang and Viking rides, cafés where visitors can relax by the sea, and sashimi centers serving fresh seafood.

Sinpo International Market
Shopping

Sinpo International Market

Dakgangjeong is the market food most popular with tourists. According to market vendors, international tourists also come looking for it.

Hours
Mon–Fri 07:00–21:30
Sat·Sun 07:00–23:30

Popular dakgangjeong and steamed dumpling shops at Sinpo International Market may have queues, so allow time to wait if you plan to eat there.

Incheon Art Platform
Sights

Incheon Art Platform

This art space reuses a former warehouse near Incheon Port. It has artists' studios, exhibition spaces, a library, and performance venues.

Admission
Free
Hours
Hours vary by day
View daily hoursMon ClosedTue–Thu 11:00–18:00Fri·Sat 11:00–20:00Sun 11:00–18:00

Trips nearby

With enough time in port, you can explore beyond the city. One-way times are approximate.

Seoul

About 1 hr 15 min each wayTime at destination About 8 hr 30 min
  • Changdeokgung Palace
    SightsChangdeokgung Palace

    This Joseon Dynasty palace is relatively well preserved in its original form and was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

    Entry to the Huwon garden at Changdeokgung Palace requires joining a scheduled guided tour, so check the time and secure a spot in advance.

  • Gyeongbokgung Palace
    SightsGyeongbokgung Palace

    One of Seoul's five grand palaces, this was the main royal palace during the Joseon Dynasty. The grounds include Geunjeongjeon Hall, Hyangwonjeong Pavilion, and Gyeonghoeru Pavilion.

    Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed every Tuesday, so plan around that day.

  • National Museum of Korea
    SightsNational Museum of Korea

    This museum has cultural-property exhibition spaces and a children's museum. Families also visit on weekends.

  • Cheonggyecheon Stream
    SightsCheonggyecheon Stream

    This stream crosses central Seoul, flowing by key areas such as Gwanghwamun, City Hall, and Dongdaemun. It is illuminated at night.

  • Deoksugung Palace
    SightsDeoksugung Palace

    This is one of Seoul's five royal palaces and is included in the 100 Must-Visit Tourist Spots of Korea list.

    Seokjojeon inside Deoksugung Palace requires advance reservations, so book the tour in advance.

  • N Seoul Tower
    SightsN Seoul Tower

    This observation tower is at the summit of Namsan, where visitors can see a panorama of Seoul. The tower is illuminated at night.

    Queues for the cable car and admission at N Seoul Tower may be long on weekends and around sunset, so allow plenty of time and consider buying observatory tickets online.

  • Myeongdong
    NeighborhoodsMyeongdong

    This is one of Seoul's main shopping districts, lined with brand-name stores and department stores along its streets and alleys.

  • Insadong
    NeighborhoodsInsadong

    Antique shops, teahouses, and small galleries line this traditional culture street. Ssamziegil and Jogyesa Temple are also in the area.

  • War Memorial of Korea
    SightsWar Memorial of Korea

    This war memorial museum has sculptures and monuments commemorating war, as well as indoor exhibits on military tactics and weapons. Tanks, aircraft, and more are displayed outdoors.

    Reviews say the War Memorial of Korea is closed on Mondays, so avoid visiting that day.

  • Jogyesa Temple
    SightsJogyesa Temple

    This Buddhist temple is in Seoul's business district and has an old tree on its grounds.

  • Bukchon Hanok Village
    NeighborhoodsBukchon Hanok Village

    This is one of Seoul's signature traditional residential districts, with dense clusters of hanok between Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, and Jongmyo Shrine.

  • Gwangjang Market
    ShoppingGwangjang Market

    One of Seoul's lively traditional markets, this market is especially famous for food. It sells kimbap, mung-bean pancakes, and more.

    Reviews say the aisles at Gwangjang Market are narrow and difficult to navigate, so take this into account if using mobility aids or needing to avoid crowded routes.

  • Myeongdong Kyoja
    Food and cafésMyeongdong Kyoja

    This restaurant near Myeongdong Station serves kalguksu and dumplings. Visitors and locals return for the tasty dumplings and the deep-flavored kalguksu broth.

    Reviews say there is usually a queue at Myeongdong Kyoja, but it moves fairly quickly, so visit early if you are short on time.

  • Tosokchon Samgyetang
    Food and cafésTosokchon Samgyetang

    This samgyetang restaurant is popular with locals and tourists. It serves soup made by stuffing a young chicken with glutinous rice, ginseng, chestnuts, and jujubes.

    Reviews say there may be a queue at Tosokchon Samgyetang even before lunch, but it moves quickly, so allow about 10–15 minutes for a wait.

  • Starfield Library at COEX Mall
    ShoppingStarfield Library at COEX Mall

    This library inside COEX Mall is a Seoul landmark that has also become popular with international tourists.

  • SEOUL SKY at Lotte World Tower
    SightsSEOUL SKY at Lotte World Tower

    This observation deck is in Lotte World Tower. Lotte World Mall, with shopping and dining facilities, is next to the tower.

    Reserve in advance if you plan to use the Seoul Sky 123 Lounge.

  • Woo Lae Oak
    Food and cafésWoo Lae Oak

    This restaurant is known for Pyongyang naengmyeon and bulgogi and uses domestic ingredients and high-quality Korean beef. Guests come in every day for both dishes.

    If dining alone at Woo Lae Oak and ordering grilled meat, keep in mind there is a minimum order of 2 servings.

  • Cafe Onion Anguk
    Food and cafésCafe Onion Anguk

    This bakery café is in a renovated hanok and sells freshly baked bread and coffee.

    Café Onion Anguk may have no seats or few remaining pastries in the evening, so visit early if you want a particular pastry.

  • Cheongjinok
    Food and cafésCheongjinok

    This long-established hangover-soup restaurant in Jongno is designated a Seoul Future Heritage site. Hangover soup is its most popular dish, and assorted boiled beef and brisket are also specialties.

  • Jinjujip
    Food and cafésJinjujip

    This restaurant in Yeouido is known for kongguksu. Its savory soybean broth pairs with chewy noodles. Lines are long in summer, and nearby office workers often visit for lunch.

    Reviews mention a wait of about 20 minutes around lunchtime at Jinjujip, as well as a wait even at 2 p.m. on a weekday, so allow extra time for your meal.

  • Gaeseong Mandu Koong
    Food and cafésGaeseong Mandu Koong

    This restaurant in an Insadong alley serves dumpling hot pot and seafood pajeon. The hot pot includes dumplings filled with pork, ginger, and chives.

    Queues may form at Gaeseong Mandu Koong even after mealtimes, and reviews mention a wait of about 40 minutes, so allow plenty of time.

  • Soha Salt Pond
    Food and cafésSoha Salt Pond

    This bakery in Ikseon-dong is famous for salt bread. It also offers unusual varieties such as truffle and peanut salt bread. Lines form, but they tend to move quickly.

    Soha Salt Pond may have a queue even just after opening and has limited seating, so consider takeaway if you are short on time.

  • Ttungttungi Halmeonijip
    Food and cafésTtungttungi Halmeonijip

    This restaurant is in Jangchung-dong’s jokbal alley. The alley, where jokbal shops have operated for at least 30 years, was selected as a Seoul Future Heritage site.

  • Jayeondo Sogeumppang
    Food and cafésJayeondo Sogeumppang

    This bakery sells freshly baked salt bread in bundles of four and makes only salt bread.

    Reviews say Jayeondo Salt Bread is sold only in packs of 4, so check in advance if you plan to buy just 1 or 2.

  • Ujeong
    Food and cafésUjeong

    This restaurant is in Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town, described as the birthplace of instant tteokbokki culture. The writer notes that locals line up here.

  • Hangang Park
    NeighborhoodsHangang Park

    These are parks along the Han River, with lawns and bike paths. They include several districts, such as Yeouido and Banpo.

Cruises calling at Incheon

58 sailings are grouped into 39 cruises by ship and route.

39 cruises call at this port.

About Incheon

MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection call at Incheon, usually staying for about 10 hours. The port is included in a Yellow Sea and nearby sea route itinerary connecting Keelung (Jilong), Sakaiminato, Jeju Island, and other destinations.

Cruise lines calling here: 7 places

Celebrity CruisesHolland America LineMSC CruisesNorwegian Cruise LineRegent Seven Seas CruisesRoyal Caribbean InternationalThe Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

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