South Korea is surrounded by water on three sides, so there are many South Korea cruises that stop in this country. The neighboring countries include North Korea, China and Japan. There are many great things to see in the country, and the weather is quite comfortable all year long.

Cruise the River

You can spend a lovely day cruising the Han River, the largest river in South Korea. This is the perfect way to view the waterfront. There are regular tours available, or you can book a special chartered cruise. The Han River runs into the Yellow Sea and in the city it is as wide as 1km. The river was part of the trade route into China, and the area around the river played an important role in Korea's history, as many tried to gain control of this land. Some of the main river ferries include the Seoul Forest, the Nanji, the Ttukseom, the Yanghwa, the Jamsil, and the Yeouido.

Ports of Call

One of the main ports where cruises stop is Pusan. This is a metropolitan city that is the largest port in the country. This popular port is a great tourist destination, as there are many beaches, restaurants, cafes and bars. The vast majority of cruises stop in Pusan during the summer months of June, July and August.

Another main port is Incheon, which is about an hour from Seoul. This city has an international airport. Surrounding the city are rice fields. There are therapeutic hot springs that supposedly cure eye problems, gynecological diseases, skin ailments and neuralgia. Besides being a popular port of call, many cruises also depart from Incheon.

Cruises that Stop in South Korea

A few cruises also stop at Seoul, the capital of the country. You can visit Seoul on a 5-day cruise offered from Costa cruises. Royal Caribbean stops in Seoul on their Northern Asia cruise that lasts 13 nights. You will enjoy a great trip on the Legend of the Seas . This cruise is particularly good for passengers with children. Oceania is another one of the best cruise lines to stop in South Korea. The Nautical , one of the newest ships, makes its last stop in Seoul on its 24-night cruise.

The Princess Southeast Asia and China Cruises also stop in South Korea, as do many of the cruises that go across the Pacific from Alaska to Asia. Costa Cruises is another cruiseline that stops at several places in South Korea. They have specific South Korea cruises that stop at Chejua Island and Pusan. Two boats sail to South Korea, the Costa Romantica and Costa Classica.