Busan Yacht Tour 2026: Gwangalli vs. Haeundae & Booking Tips
Planning a Busan yacht tour in 2026? Navigate the Suyeongman redevelopment with our guide to reliable Gwangalli and Haeundae departures, ensuring a smooth sailing experience.
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Planning a Busan yacht tour in 2026? Navigate the Suyeongman redevelopment with our guide to reliable Gwangalli and Haeundae departures, ensuring a smooth sailing experience.
As a Busan local, what I really recommend for your travel itinerary is a
yacht tour.
Last year, I went with my family from Suyeongman and was absolutely delighted,
so for this trip with my friends, I started looking for booking agencies to go again.
But even though bookings seemed available, when I inquired directly,
I got a reply saying that operations were suspended due to redevelopment construction.
Most companies depart from Suyeongman, so the current situation is quite complicated...
They say it's scheduled to be completed by the end of December 2027.
(Even during redevelopment, there are some yacht tour companies departing from Suyeongman Yacht Stadium, but
due to the redevelopment, parking is complicated, and it's unclear which companies are operating.)
But everyone!!!
I've found two alternative spots with no parking worries and guaranteed operations, and I'll lay them out for you perfectly.
Don't you worry!
📌 Gwangalli vs. Haeundae Departure
Two Companies with Easy Parking and Guaranteed Operations
📌 Busan Yacht Tour Review
The Bay 101 vs. With Yacht
Both locations cover Busan's iconic Gwangandaegyo Bridge and
the sea in front of Haeundae,
so no matter which you choose, you don't need to worry about the route.
I recommend choosing your departure point company based on
your accommodation's location or your travel itinerary.
Company Name | The Bay 101 | With Yacht |
Departure Location | Haeundae The Bay 101 Pier | Gwangalli Marine Leisure Sports Center |
Base Price | For adults, from ~$18 | For adults, from ~$13 |
Parking Convenience | Dedicated Parking (2 hours free) | On-site Parking within the Center (free) |
Booking Site |
For reference, I went on a weekday during the day, and it was wonderfully peaceful.
The daytime vibe was perfect for taking photos against the brilliant Busan sea backdrop.
But these days, the atmospheric sunset time is very popular!
It would be good to check the options and prices by day and time slot.
📍 Gwangalli Marine Leisure Sports Center
https://maps.app.goo.gl/596zpFFvN9rzgnCV6
📍 The Bay 101 Yacht Tour
https://maps.app.goo.gl/iCDcY3Y7tbsW9wu68
▼ Book The Bay 101 ▼
(Departing from Haeundae)
▼Reserve With Yacht Here▼
(Departing from Gwangalli)
Busan Yacht Tour Review
I went to Busan for a family event after a long time,
and with my maternal grandparents, aunt, uncle, and mom,
we decided, "Let's try a yacht tour! Even though we live in Busan, we've never done it!" And so, we embarked.
This was before the redevelopment, so we departed from and arrived at Suyeongman Yacht Stadium.
It wasn't a private tour; we rode with other guests,
but with everyone spread out across the 1st and 2nd decks of the yacht, and the outdoor seating,
it felt almost like a private tour!
Even though my family all lives in Busan and we've seen Gwangalli and Haeundae countless times,
seeing it from the middle of the ocean on a yacht like this
was a fresh and unique experience even for locals.
Everyone in the family loved it!!
Personally, I really think the Busan yacht tour
is highly recommended for families visiting Busan.
It's great for touring with grandparents,
and kids especially will absolutely adore it.
I tend to get a bit seasick, so I was worried,
but I only felt a little queasy at first, and once we were further out at sea, I actually felt fine.
If you're really concerned, I recommend taking motion sickness medication beforehand.
Seeing Haeundae's Dongbaek Island and Marine City directly from the sea
was spectacular, even though I've seen them countless times living in Busan.
And further along, you see the magnificent Gwangandaegyo Bridge!!
I've lived by Gwangalli Beach for a long time,
so the Gwangandaegyo Bridge feels almost like home to me.
I've watched it since before it was built,
and I lived there for many years after it was completed.
(Is that too much information? 😉)
Perhaps that's why, as we passed under the Gwangandaegyo Bridge,
I really felt like taking the yacht was an excellent decision.
When else would you get to see the Gwangandaegyo Bridge from below!!!
And seeing the Gwangandaegyo from underneath is absolutely breathtaking.
Everyone took photos with the Gwangandaegyo Bridge as the backdrop.
(Why did no one take a picture of me, though? Haha!)
This yacht tour satisfied even my family, who are Busan locals, so...
For anyone visiting Busan, I absolutely recommend this!
The tour time is just right, around 50 minutes,
and the yacht has comfortable sofa and table seating,
making it perfect for seniors or families with kids.
A big advantage is that it has a canopy on the ceiling, so you can enjoy the cool
sea breeze even in the middle of the day.
Don't worry too much about the Suyeongman redevelopment,
and just check out the Gwangalli vs. Haeundae departure point comparison I've laid out for you
to make some incredible memories in Busan~!
▼Book The Bay 101▼
(Departing from Haeundae)
▼Book With Yacht▼
(Departing from Gwangalli)
Yes, most yacht tour operators departing from Suyeong Bay have suspended operations due to redevelopment construction. The Suyeong Bay redevelopment is scheduled to be completed by the end of December 2027.
There are two reliable alternatives with convenient parking: 'The Bay 101' departing from Haeundae and 'With Yacht' departing from Gwangalli. Both operators offer the same route, circling Gwangandaegyo Bridge and the sea off Haeundae.
'The Bay 101' starts from ~$18 per adult and provides a dedicated parking lot (2 hours free). 'With Yacht' starts from ~$13 per adult and offers its own parking lot (free) within the Gwangalli Marine Leisure Sports Center.
Both operators offer a course that covers both Gwangandaegyo Bridge, a symbol of Busan, and the sea off Haeundae. The tour duration is approximately 50 minutes, and the yachts are equipped with sofas, tables, and sunshades.
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