The 15 Best Boat Trips in South Korea

DMZ Tour: 3rd Tunnel, Option(Suspension Bridge, Boat) from Seoul - Freedom Bridge and Mangbaedan Altar: an emotional beginning

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21,373 reviews · from $35Our pick

Review of Seoul’s DMZ tour with the Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory, Freedom Bridge, and optional suspension bridge or Imjin River boat ride.

“Charles, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and passionate of south korea history. We are happy and grateful to able to share this experience with him and the group. I must say the 3rd tunnel is a bit difficult to climb back, but if you are a hiker or do hikering up hills a lot this is nothing to you.”

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Busan: Night Viewpoints with Evening Cruise w/ Fireworks

2.Night Viewpoints with Evening Cruise w/ Fireworks

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

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

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

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

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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Busan Night Tour with Cruise & Fireworks Show

4.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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Busan: Group Sightseeing Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Drinks

5.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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Jeju: UNESCO Day Tour for Cruise Guests

6.UNESCO Day Tour for Cruise Guests

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 108 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $60

See Hallasan, lava cliffs, waterfalls, a temple, and Seogwipo market on a practical Jeju shore tour from $60.

“Fantastic day, with the team down to them meeting us, transportation and trhe guide was phenomenal !!!”

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Cruise Layover : Small Group Busan Highlight Day Tour

7.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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Seoul Han River Night Tour: Picnic, Games & Starlight Cruise

8.Seoul Han River Night Tour: Picnic, Games & Starlight Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · from $245

Seoul Han River night tour review covering picnic food, Korean games, seasonal dining, guide quality, cruise views, price, and practical tips.

“Dustin was easy to get along with during our tour. There were 4 of us but he found a way to connect with each of us during the tour. He took us to Korean BBQ and it was amazing.”

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Half or Day Tour For Cruise customers arriving at Jeju City Port

9.Half or Day Tour For Cruise customers arriving at Jeju City Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $135

Explore Jeju from the cruise port by private taxi, with waterfalls, volcanic sights, markets, and flexible half-day or full-day plans.

“Mr Park, our driver was very helpful and flexible. We have customized the tour, as we had other locations we wanted to see. Mr Park explained what could be done, in the limited amount of time we had and given the geographical distribution of those attractions. He strived to show us the most locations, and he even stopped at one beautiful beach that we did not have included, but which was close by. Mr Park also accompanied us and took pictures. It was a very enjoyable trip! Highly recommended!!”

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[DMZ Adventure] DMZ and optional Boat Voyage in River

10.[DMZ Adventure] DMZ and optional Boat Voyage in River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $35

Review of Seoul’s DMZ tour with the Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory, Imjingak, and optional Imjin River boat voyage.

“Paul was amazing! We weren't able to do the boattrip because the timeframe moved up earlier. But Paul didn't make us regret this!”

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Jeju Cruise Shore Excursion Private Taxi Tour Car Charter

11.Jeju Cruise Shore Excursion Private Taxi Tour Car Charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 64 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $242

Review of Jeju’s private cruise taxi tour, with route options, pricing, guides, vehicle choices, tips, and honest pros and cons.

“Mr GT Kang was awesome, spoke English well, gave us explanations of a bunch of places and history along the way to various locations. He setup a whole itinerary on the fly and it was a great day.”

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1-Day Jeju Shore Excursion – UNESCO Highlights for Cruise Guests

12.1-Day Jeju Shore Excursion – UNESCO Highlights for Cruise Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $62

Review of Jeju’s 8-hour cruise excursion, with UNESCO scenery, markets, port pickup, guide tips, costs, walking demands, and booking advice.

“The guide was waiting for us at the exit of the terminal as promised. The excursion was just the right length, not too long, not too short. Saw 4 different places and for the first one, the sunrise peak, you have to be very fit to go up because it is very steep. The only thing that I would suggest is for the guide to be more clear on what happens when we get off the bus. Like for the first place, she didn’t say where was the entrance and that we had to wait for her to get the tickets.”

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Seoul Night Tour with Han River Cruise and Gyeongbokgung Palace

13.Seoul Night Tour with Han River Cruise and Gyeongbokgung Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $245

Review of Seoul’s 9-hour private night tour, pairing Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon, Insadong, Nodeul Island, and a Han River cruise.

“Was a nice experience and our guide made the activity enjoyable.The cruise was good and the music really good”

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

14.1-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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Busan Highlights Shore Tour – Cruise Return Assured

15.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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