South Korea Cruise Comparison
346 upcoming sailings from 22 cruise lines
South Korea cruise port photos
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise. Published · Last updated · About this page
At a glance: South Korea cruises on Waterways Cruise: 346 upcoming sailings from 22 cruise lines (22 ocean). Lowest starting fares run from $294 per person (MSC Cruises) to $21,477 (Scenic Cruises). Princess Cruises lists the most sailings (53). 38 sailings start and 36 end in South Korea.
Which cruise lines sail to South Korea, and how do they compare? This guide sorts the 22 lines with upcoming South Korea sailings by kind of cruise, then into ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary, and shows what each costs to start, how long their sailings run and which ships you would sail on. Every figure comes from the sailings we list today, so it moves as sailings are added and sold.
What counts as a South Korea cruise?
A sailing counts as a South Korea cruise if it will call at least once at a South Korea ship port. That covers ocean and expedition sailings, whether South Korea is where the cruise begins, where it ends, or one stop on a longer route.
Of 346 upcoming sailings, 38 start in South Korea and 36 end in South Korea. The other 272 (79%) visit South Korea as a port of call on a longer route, often alongside Japan, Hong Kong, China and other countries. Ocean and expedition sailings call at Busan, Incheon, Seogwipo, Yeosu and Sokcho.
- South Korea cruise
- A sailing that will call at least once at a South Korea ship port.
- Starts in South Korea
- The first stop is a South Korea ship port: 38 sailings.
- Ends in South Korea
- The last stop is a South Korea ship port: 36 sailings, 0 of which also start there.
- Visits only
- South Korea is a port of call on a longer route: 272 sailings.
Ocean cruise lines in South Korea (22)
22 ocean and expedition cruise lines have upcoming sailings that call at South Korea: 346 in all. These sailings often call elsewhere too, most commonly Japan, Hong Kong and China. The busiest ship ports are Busan, Incheon, Seogwipo, Yeosu and Sokcho.
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Ultra-luxury ocean cruise lines (4)
Ultra-luxury lines sit at the top of the market. Four ultra-luxury ocean lines sail to South Korea, with 106 upcoming sailings between them. Silversea Cruises has the most (44). Starting fares begin at $6,374 per person with Seabourn Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silversea Cruises | 44 | $8,400 | 11–27 nights (typically 12) | 4 · Silver Cloud, Silver Moon, Silver Muse and Silver Whisper |
| Regent Seven Seas Cruises | 32 | $20,698 | 10–60 nights (typically 11) | 3 · Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Navigator and Seven Seas Splendor |
| Seabourn Cruises | 20 | $6,374 | 14–40 nights (typically 14) | 1 · Seabourn Encore |
| Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection | 10 | $13,900 | 8–12 nights (typically 10) | 1 · Ritz-Carlton Luminara |
Luxury ocean cruise lines (4)
Luxury lines sit just below ultra-luxury. Four luxury ocean lines sail to South Korea, with 49 upcoming sailings between them. Oceania Cruises has the most (29). Starting fares begin at $1,390 per person with Ponant Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceania Cruises | 29 | $3,499 | 10–58 nights (typically 10) | 3 · Oceania Nautica, Oceania Riviera and Oceania Vista |
| Ponant Cruises | 11 | $1,390 | 8–13 nights (typically 12) | 2 · Le Jacques Cartier and Le Soleal |
| MSC Explora Journeys | 7 | $6,555 | 9–16 nights (typically 9) | 1 · MSC Explora 3 |
| Scenic Cruises | 2 | $21,477 | 14–16 nights (typically 14) | 1 · Scenic Eclipse 2 |
Premium ocean cruise lines (7)
Premium lines sit in the middle of the market. Seven premium ocean lines sail to South Korea, with 77 upcoming sailings between them. Azamara Cruises has the most (41). Starting fares begin at $3,229 per person with Azamara Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azamara Cruises | 41 | $3,229 | 11–47 nights (typically 11) | 2 · Azamara Pursuit and Azamara Quest |
| Windstar Cruises | 17 | $3,975 | 10–41 nights (typically 10) | 1 · Star Seeker |
| Emerald Cruises | 7 | $9,006 | 10–24 nights (typically 10) | 1 · Emerald Xara |
| Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | 5 | $8,974 | 13–19 nights (typically 13) | 3 · Hanseatic Spirit, ms Europa and ms Europa 2 |
| Lindblad Expeditions | 4 | $19,000 | 12–15 nights (typically 15) | 1 · National Geographic Resolution |
| Crystal Cruises | 2 | $10,000 | 13–33 nights (typically 13) | 1 · Crystal Serenity |
| Viking Cruises | 1 | $9,999 | 13 nights | 1 · Viking Neptune |
Contemporary ocean cruise lines (7)
Contemporary lines are the most accessible tier. Seven contemporary ocean lines sail to South Korea, with 114 upcoming sailings between them. Princess Cruises has the most (53). Starting fares begin at $294 per person with MSC Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Cruises | 53 | $914 | 8–25 nights (typically 24) | 2 · Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess |
| Celebrity Cruises | 13 | $1,668 | 11–13 nights (typically 12) | 2 · Celebrity Millennium and Celebrity Solstice |
| Royal Caribbean | 13 | $509 | 4–11 nights (typically 5) | 2 · Navigator Of The Seas and Spectrum Of The Seas |
| Holland America | 12 | $2,224 | 7–28 nights (typically 28) | 2 · ms Noordam and ms Westerdam |
| MSC Cruises | 9 | $294 | 4–9 nights (typically 5) | 1 · MSC Bellissima |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | 8 | $1,999 | 9–14 nights (typically 9) | 1 · Norwegian Jade |
| Cunard | 6 | $5,579 | 28–66 nights (typically 23) | 1 · Queen Elizabeth |
South Korea cruise ports
Every South Korea ship port with upcoming sailings has its own guide. The number beside each port is how many upcoming sailings call there (sailings, not individual port visits).
Coastal and island ports (6)
See them all in the South Korea cruise port guide, or browse every sailing on the South Korea cruises page.
How to choose a South Korea cruise line
- Most listed sailings: Princess Cruises lists the most upcoming South Korea sailings (53).
- Lowest starting fare: MSC Cruises, from $294 per person.
- Style: sort by category first. Ultra-luxury lines: 4 lines, 106 sailings, from $6,374. Luxury lines: 4 lines, 49 sailings, from $1,390. Premium lines: 7 lines, 77 sailings, from $3,229. Contemporary lines: 7 lines, 114 sailings, from $294.
- Kind of cruise: South Korea sailings here are ocean and expedition cruises.
- Where you start: if you want South Korea as your first or last port, filter the sailings by Starting in or Ending in South Korea on the South Korea cruises page.
How we calculated these figures
- Upcoming sailing: an itinerary with at least one departure date from today onward, counted once however many departure dates it has. Sailings that have passed drop out each day.
- South Korea cruise: a sailing that calls at least once at a South Korea ship port. A sailing "starts" or "ends" in South Korea when its first or last stop is a South Korea ship port.
- Lowest starting fare: the lowest "from" price among that line's upcoming South Korea sailings, per person based on double occupancy, in US dollars. Under our Cruise Disclosure, prices include all applicable taxes and fees. Fares still depend on cabin category and date, so treat them as a starting point for comparison, not a quote.
- Typical length: the range covers the middle 80% of that line's sailings (the shortest and longest tenth are left out), and "typically" is the most common length.
- Kinds of cruise: A sailing is in exactly one kind, so the totals by kind add up to the 346 sailings above. Ocean: sailings on ocean-going ships, including expedition ships and ferries. River: sailings on rivers, canals and lakes. A river itinerary that also includes a coastal leg counts as river. A line that sails more than one kind appears in each list, with its sailings split by kind. Totals by kind count each sailing once.
- Style categories: Ultra-luxury, Luxury, Premium and Contemporary are Waterways Cruise's own groupings of cruise lines, not an industry standard.
- Freshness: the sailing data is refreshed daily from the sailings we list; figures here were calculated on .
Frequently asked questions about South Korea cruises
Which cruise lines sail to South Korea?
22 cruise lines have upcoming South Korea sailings on Waterways Cruise: 22 sail ocean or expedition itineraries. Princess Cruises lists the most sailings (53).
How much does a South Korea cruise cost?
Starting fares begin at $294 per person, double occupancy, with MSC Cruises. Fares depend on the line, the cabin and the sailing date, so the best way to see current rates is to request exclusive rates for the dates you want.
Which cruise lines are ultra-luxury and luxury in South Korea?
Ultra-luxury ocean lines: Silversea Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Seabourn Cruises and Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. Luxury ocean lines: Oceania Cruises, Ponant Cruises, MSC Explora Journeys and Scenic Cruises.
Can you start or end a cruise in South Korea?
Yes. 38 of 346 upcoming sailings start in South Korea and 36 end there; 0 do both. The other 272 (79%) visit South Korea as a port of call on a longer route.
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South Korea cruise port guide →Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 30, 2026
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