The 12 Boat Trips in Busan to Book Before You Fly

1.Night Viewpoints with Evening Cruise w/ Fireworks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 183 reviews · 3 hours · from $109Our pick

See Busan glow from a coastal cruise, Hwangnyeongsan Observatory, and Busan Cinema Center on this guided night tour.

“We had Steve as our tour guide and he really was fantastic! The positive energy and conversation was superb. We laughed so much! Steve also kept us informed of our activities, what to expect and when they were happening, plus Steve also helped translate so we didn't miss out on vital information. Steve was an excellent driver too. We felt so safe going around the city and we arrived to the boat ahead of time which meant we got first dibs on seats ! Front row seats, which was perfect for photos of the diamond bridge as well as the fireworks ! Thank you Steve!!!”

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2.Busan Cruise Port – Premium Small Group Tour (Max 6 Guests)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · from $99Top rated

Review of Busan’s small-group cruise port tour, with temples, markets, Gamcheon Village, coastal views, pricing, walking, and practical tips.

“The day was educational and a lot of fun. Suki was an excellent guide. The weather got very unpredictable but she managed to freestyle the itinerary so we didn't get (too) wet. Recommended.”

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3.Busan Night Tour with Cruise & Fireworks Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 127 reviews · from $109

Review of Busan’s night yacht cruise, fireworks, mountain views, guides, price, practical tips, weather rules, and who should book.

“Chris was an outstanding guide. He was prompt, well mannered and spoke English fluently. He is very knowledgeable of Busan and how to circumvent obstacles, therefore, staying on schedule. I enjoyed conversing with him and having him be my guide. I highly recommend and thank him for his kindness.”

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4.Group Sightseeing Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 110 reviews · 50 min · from $17Best value

Review of Busan’s 50-minute YachtHolic cruise, with Gwangan Bridge views, snacks, drinks, photos, English staff, and evening fireworks.

“It was an absolute vibe! Sm was hilarious and nailed the fireworks ✨”

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5.Cruise Layover : Small Group Busan Highlight Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · from $74

See Busan’s temple, markets, Gamcheon Village, and UN cemetery on an 8 to 9-hour small-group cruise shore tour for $74.

“This tour is an energetic sampler of old and new Busan. We enjoyed the temple and the visit to the fish market the best. Our guide Kassy was enthusiastic, fun and charming. She was flexible and accommodating and got in touch with us directly about changes to our schedule caused by our cruise ships delay arriving in port. Highly recommended tour for those willing to walk up inclines and steps at the temple, in the park and around town.”

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6.1-Day Busan Shore Excursion – City Highlights for Cruise Guests

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · from $69

See Busan’s ocean temple, UN cemetery, Gamcheon Village, markets, and more on a cruise-safe city tour priced at $69.08.

“Our family joined this Busan tour and it was the best decision of our trip. The temple was absolutely stunning and easy to walk around, even for my parents. The guide was thoughtful, making sure everyone stayed comfortable. The UN MemRead more”

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7.Busan Highlights Shore Tour – Cruise Return Assured

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $159

Review of Busan’s 8-hour cruise shore tour, with Gamcheon Village, markets, temples, views, Korean lunch, and port return assurance.

“We were a small group. Just my husband and myself and two sisters from Pennsylvania and our guide 'Beth' was excellent. She had a very good command of English & knowledge of her subject & was most charming & accommodating in allowing for my husbands bad back & trouble climbing lots of stairs. Whenever possible she left us & ran up 100,s of stairs to fetch our minibus.Highly recommended!”

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8.Busan’s Best: Sea Temples, Yacht Tour & Sky Capsule Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24 reviews · 510 minutes - 9 hours · from $89

Review of Busan’s 9-hour day tour with Yonggungsa Temple, Sky Capsule, yacht cruise, Gamcheon Village, transport, and practical tips.

“The best way to see highlights of Busan in a day. Loved how well planned and easy it was to have a wide range of experiences - thank you Vincent and Sunny!”

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9.Cruise Layover Busan Highlight Tour with Sea temple and Gamcheon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $74

Review of Busan’s cruise layover tour, covering Haedong Yonggungsa, Gamcheon, markets, lunch, guides, value, and practical limits.

“We had an excellent day in Busan. Our guide Lada collected us at the Busan Cruise Terminal and took us to all the places that were scheduled on the itinerary. Lada spoke very good English and gave us a lot of information about the places we visited. She took lots of photos of the two of us together and sent them to us which was nice as we don't often get many photos together. The Korean BBQ lunch was the first time we had experienced one and it was fantastic. Lada explained what all the foods were and how to eat them. Great personal tour.”

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10.Busan CUSTOMIZED Tour for PRIVATE GROUP CRUISE PASSENGERS

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $300

Review of Busan’s private cruise tour, covering temples, markets, beaches, Gamcheon Village, transport, value, guides, and port timing.

“A spectacular day with Kassy and driver. Pleasent, friendly and very accommodating with our group of 10. Highly recommend them. Awesome tour.”

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11.Busan Group Tour for Cruise ship passengers (Max 12 Guests)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $90

Review of Busan’s 8-hour cruise-port tour, covering temples, beaches, markets, Gamcheon Village, group size, price, and practical tips.

“Irene was an amazing tour guide nothing was to much trouble. We went to the beach and I saw Busan X the sky and that it had Starbucks the highest in the world and I collect the cups. It wasn’t on the itinerary and it wasn’t open but she Read more”

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12.Busan Bliss: Panoramic Yacht & Urban Exploration with Sky Capsule

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $83

Review of Busan's 9-hour tour with Haedong Yonggungsa, Sky Capsule, yacht views, Cheongsapo, and Gamcheon Culture Village.

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