Korea expedition cruises: FAQ
How much does Korea cost?
Sailings to Korea in our inventory embark from Osaka, Busan, Kobe and Hiroshima. Voyages to Korea in our inventory start from $1000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
How long is a voyage to Korea?
Itineraries to Korea start from 3 nights.
When do voyages to Korea depart?
Departures currently on sale in our inventory fall in March, April, May, June, September, October and November.
Which upcoming departures include Korea?
Upcoming departures in our inventory: 14 March 2027 aboard Le Soléal (Ponant, 12 nights, from $15,000); 26 March 2027 aboard Le Soléal (Ponant, 12 nights, from $16,000); 25 April 2027 aboard Heritage Adventurer (Heritage Expeditions, 11 nights, from $8,000); 1 May 2027 aboard Le Soléal (Ponant, 8 nights, from $10,000); 5 May 2027 aboard Heritage Adventurer (Heritage Expeditions, 9 nights, from $6,000); 9 May 2027 aboard Le Soléal (Ponant, 8 nights, from $12,000); 17 May 2027 aboard Le Soléal (Ponant, 3 nights, from $1,000); 31 May 2027 aboard Heritage Adventurer (Heritage Expeditions, 15 nights, from $11,000). Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
How many itineraries to Asia include Korea?
29 of the 709 departures to Asia currently on sale include Korea, across 5 operators: Ponant, Swan Hellenic, Heritage Expeditions, Atlas Ocean Voyages and Scenic.
Which cruise lines sail to Korea?
5 operators in our inventory currently offer departures to Korea: Ponant, Swan Hellenic, Heritage Expeditions, Atlas Ocean Voyages and Scenic.
How many departures to Korea are on sale, and when do they leave?
29 scheduled departures to Korea are currently on sale, with sailing dates in March, April, May, June, September, October and November.
How long are itineraries to Korea?
Itineraries to Korea in our inventory range from 3 to 16 nights.
What is the most common itinerary length for Korea, and when is departure activity highest?
The most common itinerary length to Korea in our inventory is 12 nights, and May has the highest number of scheduled departures.
Which ships operate in Korea?
Ships sailing Korea in our inventory include Le Soléal (Ponant, 264 guests), Le Jacques-Cartier (Ponant, 184 guests), SH Minerva (Swan Hellenic, 152 guests), Heritage Adventurer (Heritage Expeditions, 140 guests) and Atlas Adventurer (Atlas Ocean Voyages, 400 guests); guest capacity is the operator's published figure.
Where do voyages to Korea embark?
Departures to Korea in our inventory embark from Osaka, Busan, Kobe and Hiroshima.
Which places feature on itineraries to Korea?
Itineraries in our inventory commonly call at Miyajima Island, Beppu, Nagasaki, Sakaiminato, Kagoshima, Uwajima, Sakitsu and Toba. Exact calls vary by itinerary and are subject to weather and local conditions.
Are any Korea departures discounted right now?
Yes: 5 of the Korea departures currently in our inventory list at least one cabin priced below its own published fare, the largest reduction being 19%. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
How do starting prices for Korea compare across operators?
Starting prices in our inventory differ by operator: Ponant from $1000, Heritage Expeditions from $6000, Swan Hellenic from $11000, Atlas Ocean Voyages from $12000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
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Inventory data on this page last updated 2026-10-28.
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