Cruise News of South Korea

September 16, 2026

Asian Cruise Tourism Enters a New Era as South Korea, Japan and More Countires Adopt Pier Slot Bidding Systems to Stop Mega Cruise Ship Port Chaos

Asian cruise tourism enters a new era as South Korea, Japan and more countries adopt pier slot bidding to curb mega-ship port congestion.

July 9, 2026

Swan Hellenic Elevates Asia-Pacific Luxury Expedition Cruises for 2027 with New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands, Offering Deeper Cultural Immersion, Boutique Voyages and Exclusive Exploration Across the Region

Swan Hellenic expands its 2027 Asia-Pacific luxury expedition season with ten immersive voyages across New Zealand, Japan, Indonesia and remote Pacific islands

July 6, 2026

Why Millions are Snubbing Seoul for South Korea’s Secret Coastal Paradise This Summer

Move over Seoul! Busan is breaking records with a massive 40% surge in global tourists. Discover how this coastal hub is decentralizing South Korean tourism.

July 6, 2026

China Surpasses Philippines, Japan and Indonesia in South Korea Cruise Surge as Royal Caribbean, Costa Cruises and NCL Drive Massive Visitor Wave Across Jeju, Busan and Incheon Ports Fueling a Coastal Travel Boom

The South Korea cruise surge is a term that refers to the increasing cruise ship arrivals from China, overtaking the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia, and is changing the…

July 3, 2026

China Pairs Up With South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia as Qingdao Cruise Terminal Launches Summer Sailings, Expands Visa-Free Cruise Tourism and Strengthens Northeast Asia Travel Connectivity for International Visitors: Latest Update

China launches Qingdao-South Korea summer cruise service, boosting visa-free cruise tourism, regional travel connectivity, and international visitor growth

June 30, 2026

Shanghai, Busan, Jeju Drive MSC Bellissima’s Return to Shanghai Homeport in August: What You Need to Know

Shanghai, Busan and Jeju return to the spotlight as MSC Bellissima resumes cruises from Shanghai, boosting East Asia tourism.

June 29, 2026

Tianjin Tourism Gets Lift as Adora Mediterranea Opens 2026 Season, Boosting China Cruise Tourism: All You Need to Know

Tianjin tourism rises as Adora Mediterranea begins the 2026 season from Tianjin, linking Jeju and Seoul with new cruise demand.

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