Korea, Republic of cruises

When you step foot in Korea you’ll see thousands of years’ worth of history all around you. Located on the south-eastern coast of South Korea, Busan is Korea’s second-largest city and the main port of call for cruises that stop in this country. One of the most incredible things you’ll notice about Busan is that the city blends ancient and new together in a unique way. There are high-rise skyscrapers, tiny Buddhist shrines and temples, and a modern commercial district alongside open-air markets that have been trading for decades as well as the Bokcheon Museum. Busan’s coffee culture is thriving, stop for coffee and a traditional Korean treat, injeomi, made with sticky rice. A cruise in this region will typically take in ports in Korea, Japan and China (more Far East cruises), with the most popular season running from September through to April.