Dream Arrives from Tianjin, China on the 21st
Around 1,000 Passengers and Crew Tour Yeosu
More Than 20 Cruise Calls Expected Next Year
Yeosu City in South Jeolla Province announced that the international cruise ship Dream, which departed from Tianjin, China, docked at Yeosu Port on the 21st.
On this day, the Dream remained docked at Yeosu Port for about eight hours, during which approximately 1,000 passengers and crew members visited the Yeosu World Expo site, Yi Sun-sin Square, the marine cable car, and other attractions.
The international cruise ship Dream, departing from Tianjin, China, docked at Yeosu Port on the 21st. Photo by Yeosu City
With this arrival, a total of eight international cruise ships have called at Yeosu Port this year, marking a 2.5-fold increase compared to the previous year.
For next year, a total of 17 international cruise ship arrivals have already been confirmed, and additional inquiries continue to be made. As a result, the number of international cruise calls at Yeosu Port is expected to expand to more than 20 next year.
Recently, as international cruise routes from China have diversified, calls at Korean ports have been gradually increasing. Of the cruise calls scheduled for 2026, four will be from China. In addition, Chinese cruise lines such as Blue Dream Cruises and Adora Cruises have also made further inquiries about additional arrivals.
A city official stated, "Ahead of the 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo, we plan to actively pursue efforts to attract more international cruise ships." The official added, "We will continue to strengthen the foundation for cruise tourism by developing tailored marketing strategies for cruise lines, creating new shore excursion programs, and improving the capacity of the cruise terminal."
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