Gangneung Experience

Healing on the Sea

Gangneung is a city where beaches and ports harmonize. The East Sea, unfolding under blue skies, meets the vibrant port scenery to create memorable scenes. One of the ways to encounter this sea most closely is aboard a cruise ship! Feel the cool waves and sea breeze on deck and experience Gangneung’s sea like never before. Rather than beaches viewed from land, the charming coastal views from atop the calm sea offer a delicate and captivating perspective. From magic shows and dance performances to fireworks, create unforgettable memories aboard this vibrant journey.

The Happy Hour Cruise departing from Jumunjin Port is one of the East Coast’s representative sightseeing cruises. It operates at scheduled times daily and has a maximum capacity of 599 passengers. Departing from Jumunjin Port, it operates along Yeongjinhaebyeon, Yeongokhaebyeon, and Sacheonhaebyeon Beaches, and tickets can be purchased both on-site and through reservations.

The departure point is right below Jumunjin Port, Gangwon’s largest fishing port, located in northern Gangneung. Jumunjin is a popular travel destination, attracting people from across the country who come to buy freshly caught seafood. Famous as a filming location for various dramas and movies, the area boasts vibrant scenery unique to coastal cities. The cruise departs from here, tracing the shoreline as it journeys along the coast.

The cruise spans three decks, offering both indoor and outdoor spaces. It includes a grand banquet hall on the first floor, a live performance hall on the second, and an observatory deck on the third, allowing passengers to enjoy the experience however they wish. Inside, you can appreciate the sea in a comfortable atmosphere, while on the outdoor deck, you can enjoy the open scenery of the East Sea while feeling the sea breeze.

As you gaze at the vast horizon and feel the cool ocean wind from aboard the ship, any lingering stress seems to melt away. It’s a moment when the noise fades and the wind and waves speak to you! Whether with family, lovers, and friends, savor the moment of relaxation and romance in the middle of the sea.

Departing from Jumunjin Port, the cruise travels along the coastline for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, passing Yeongjinhaebyeon, Yeongokhaebyeon, and Sacheonhaebyeon Beaches before returning. As you sail across the endlessly spread sea, you can appreciate the harmonized view of Gangneung’s coastal scenery and city at a glance. On clear days, you can even catch a glimpse of Gyeongpohaebyeon Beach and Daegwallyeong’s wind turbines, making it an even more special experience.

Magic and dance performances unfold inside the cruise. Magic performances under colorful lighting captivate audiences of all ages. The lively dance performances, with bright, exciting music, elevate the atmosphere further. It becomes a stage where performers and audience clap and move to the rhythm together.

When you throw shrimp crackers from the deck, seagulls quickly flock to the cruise. This close-up experience of feeding seagulls becomes an unforgettable memory for children and a moment of childlike joy for adults. Light snacks and beverages, including shrimp crackers, can be purchased on board the cruise.

During the day, the Happy Hour Cruise operates as a tourist cruise, but it offers a different charm at night. On Friday and Saturday evenings, it transforms into a music fireworks cruise where you can watch a spectacular fireworks display in the middle of the sea—accompanied by powerful music, the fireworks bursting right before your eyes create an unforgettable and lasting memory.

Jumunjin Tourist Cruise
1730 Haean-ro, Jumunjin-eup, Gangneung-si