The luxury cruise ferry "FanStar Miracle Ship" will embark on its first non-scheduled cruise since its launch, departing from Yeongilman Port in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, and visiting tourist destinations on the west coast of Japan.
On May 19, FanStarLine.com announced that it will operate a special three-night, four-day cruise departing from Yeongilman Port on June 5, with stops at Maizuru in northern Kyoto Prefecture and Sakaiminato in western Tottori Prefecture, Japan.
The Miracle Ship will depart from Yeongilman Port at 7:30 p.m. on June 5, call at Maizuru on June 6, then Sakaiminato on June 7, and return to Yeongilman Port in the morning of June 8.
Passengers will be able to disembark at both destinations to explore famous local tourist attractions, enjoy local cuisine, and go shopping.
The sightseeing itineraries at each port of call are designed to allow travelers to fully experience the unique history, natural environment, and regional characteristics of Japan's small towns, with a variety of attractions and local foods.
In Maizuru, the tour will include a visit to the experiential seafood market Tore Tore Center, followed by a trip to Miyazu, about an hour away, to see "Amanohashidate View Land," one of Japan's three scenic views, and Kyoto's waterfront houses in Ine, known as "Inefuna-ya," often referred to as a village on the water.
In Sakaiminato, the itinerary includes the "Yushien" garden, famous for its 100,000 peony blossoms, black pine trees, and rock landscapes; Matsue Castle, surrounded by a beautiful moat; and Mizuki Shigeru Road, a shopping street lined with statues of various yokai (Japanese folklore monsters) featured in the works of renowned manga artist Mizuki Shigeru.
While at sea, guests can enjoy a variety of onboard entertainment, including a performance by popular trot singer Park Jin, a live show by the three-member performance team "Real Plays," a passenger singing contest, a casino tournament, a masquerade ball, and a DJ party.
On April 21, FanStarLine.com signed a business agreement with Pohang City to promote the cruise tourism industry at Yeongilman Port, committing to operate at least four non-scheduled cruises per year either departing from or calling at Yeongilman Port.
The FanStar Miracle Ship, the first cruise ship built in Korea, is a 22,000-ton vessel that began service on April 13.
The ship features five-star hotel-level interiors and amenities, including balcony cabins, an outdoor swimming pool, jogging track, duty-free shop, panoramic VIP lounge, spa and therapy facilities, and a kids' club.
On weekdays, it operates the Seto Inland Sea cruise between Busan and Osaka, while on weekends, it offers one-night cruises.
Kim Jongtae, CEO of FanStarLine.com, stated, "We plan to develop a variety of cruise products with different routes and schedules so that our citizens can conveniently enjoy cruise travel."
© The Asia Business Daily(www.asiae.co.kr). All rights reserved.
