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Great city, but Yeongdo needs a shuttle or taxi first.

Where ships dock

  • Busan Port International Passenger Terminal (North Port)
  • Yeongdo cruise terminal (no subway)

Getting to town

From Yeongdo, use the cruise shuttle or a taxi to Nampo-dong/Busan Station (15โ€“20 minutes).

Subway and taxis once in the city.

Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.

Money & entry

Currency: South Korean won (KRW). Cards accepted widely.

Entry: U.S. citizens can visit visa-free up to 90 days. The K-ETA requirement is waived for U.S. citizens through Dec 31, 2026; from Jan 1, 2027 a K-ETA is required (U.S. State Department, checked Oct 2026).

Top sights nearby

  • Gamcheon Culture Village (hilly)
  • Jagalchi Fish Market
  • Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
  • Haeundae Beach

Beaches

  • Haeundae
  • Gwangalli

Safety & tips

  • Gamcheon is steep.
  • Taxis are affordable.
  • Check which terminal you use.

Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.

โฐ Back to the ship on time

Allow 45โ€“60 minutes back from Haeundae.

Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.

Tours in Busan Placeholder for tour partner links.

๐Ÿ“š Sources