Jeju Island Cruise Port
Jeju City, South Korea · Asia
Cruise ships dock at Jeju Port — North Cruise Berth, Jeju City.
Plan my port daysVolcanic island with two cruise ports offering nature, culture, and unique Korean cuisine.
At a glance
Port summary
Jeju has two cruise ports: Jeju Port on the north coast near Jeju City (ships under 80k GT), and Gangjeong Cruise Port on the south coast near Seogwipo (mega-ships up to 150k GT). Check your terminal assignment carefully as they are 40 km apart. Most attractions require a taxi or bus. The island is large and spread out so plan transport in advance.
Cruise docks
Jeju Port — North Cruise Berth
The older cruise berth on Jeju's north coast near Jeju City. Handles ships under 80k GT. Single quay of 390m with max water depth of 12m. About 2 km from Jeju City center.
Latitude: 33.525537, Longitude: 126.542859
See dock on port map →Gangjeong Cruise Port — South Cruise Berth
Seogwipo's purpose-built cruise port opened in 2017 on the south coast. Handles two mega-ships up to 150k GT simultaneously. Quay length 420–690m, max depth 16–17m. About 3 km from Seogwipo city center.
Latitude: 33.237, Longitude: 126.4115
See dock on port map →Getting to Jeju City
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards work at most shops and restaurants. Carry ₩30,000–50,000 cash for markets, small vendors, and rural attractions.
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Excursions compared
4 comparedJeju City panoramic tour with Dragon Head Rock and Dongmun Market
≈ 4 h · sold by 4 cruise lines
Cruise line
€110$123
Do it yourself
€25$28
Save ≈ €85Save ≈ $95 (77% off)
From Gangjeong cruise port, take Bus 600 north to Jeju City (55 min, ₩5,000/€3.50). From Jeju Port, it's a ₩8,000/€5.50 taxi (10 min) to Yongduam. All stops in Jeju City center are within 15 min walk of each other. Museum entry is ₩2,000/€1.50; market browsing is free with food sampling budgeted separately.
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Seongsan Sunrise Peak hike and Manjanggul Lava Tube
≈ 5 h · sold by 4 cruise lines
Cruise line
€145$162
Do it yourself
€70$78
Save ≈ €75Save ≈ $84 (52% off)
From Gangjeong, Bus 201 runs the coastal route east to Seongsan in about 70 min (₩3,000/€2). Seongsan entry is ₩5,000/€3.50; the summit hike is 20–30 min up steep stairs. No direct bus connects Seongsan to Manjanggul — taxi is ₩20,000/€14 (25 min). Manjanggul entry is ₩4,000/€2.80. Return to Gangjeong by taxi from Manjanggul is about 60 min, ₩55,000/€38.
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Ready-made port days
13 plansJeju City Highlights: Dragon Rock, the Folk Museum & Dongmun Market
The three sights every Jeju City coach tour hits — the dragon-shaped lava rock, the island folk museum and the century-old market — done in your own time, minutes from the north berth.
The Free Jeju City Day: Dragon Rock, Sarabong Peak & Iho Beach
A whole day in Jeju City without paying to enter anything — a dragon-shaped rock, a harbour-view hill and a beach with candy-striped lighthouses, all free and all near the north berth.
Seongsan Sunrise Peak & the East Coast
Jeju's UNESCO tuff cone rising sheer from the sea, a black-and-turquoise beach at its foot and a living thatched-roof village — the classic east-coast trio for the moderately energetic.
Two UNESCO Wonders: Sunrise Peak & Manjanggul Lava Tube
Jeju's volcanic story in a single big day — climb the tuff cone that rose from the sea, then walk a kilometre underground through one of the world's great lava tubes, with a trendy café beach to finish.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Jeju City?
- Your ship docks at one of the cruise terminals in Jeju City, South Korea. The specific berth is assigned by the port a few days before arrival.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Jeju City?
- Yes. Jeju City is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Jeju City centre?
- Typical options include Shuttle bus, Taxi, Local bus, Car rental. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Jeju City?
- Plan for at least 4 hours ashore to see Jeju City independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Jeju City and are cards accepted?
- Jeju City uses the South Korean won. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Jeju City cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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