Busan, South Korea

Cruise Port

Busan

City in South Korea.

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Overview

Busan is a cruise port in South Korea. It lies on the coast at approximately 35.18, 129.075.

About Busan

Busan, officially Busan Metropolitan City, is the second most populous city in South Korea, after Seoul; it has a population of over 3.3 million as of 2024. It is the economic, cultural and educational center of southeastern South Korea, with its port being South Korea’s busiest and the sixth-busiest in the world. The surrounding “Southeastern Maritime Industrial Region” is South Korea’s largest industrial area. The large volumes of port traffic and urban population in excess of 1 million makes Busan a Large-Port metropolis using the Southampton System of Port-City classification. As of 2025, Busan Port is the primary port in Korea and the world’s sixth-largest container port.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Busan — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Busan

Dongbaekseom island, Busan
Dongbaekseom island, Busan
Busan Cinema Center BIFF
Busan Cinema Center BIFF
Haeundae Beach May
Haeundae Beach May

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 29°C in Jul and coolest around 7°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
7°
-4°
Feb
9°
-1°
Mar
15°
4°
Apr
18°
8°
May
22°
13°
Jun
25°
18°
Jul
29°
23°
Aug
29°
23°
Sep
26°
19°
Oct
21°
11°
Nov
16°
5°
Dec
8°
-2°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Busan the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Busan, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →