Where can I book the Panstar Tsushima Link ferry, and what baggage storage services are available when booking?

You can book the Panstar Tsushima Link ferry through TNT Busan, one of the official booking agents found via Naver search. TNT Busan offers a free baggage storage service to help you travel light when visiting Tsushima.

What are the specific sailing times and durations for the Panstar Tsushima Link ferry's Busan-Hitakatsu route and Izuhara route?

The route from Busan to Hitakatsu departs at 08:40 and arrives at 09:50, taking approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. The route via Hitakatsu to Izuhara departs at 08:40 and arrives at 11:20, taking approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes.

What special onboard services does the Panstar Tsushima Link ferry offer?

The Tsushima Link ferry provides a duty-free item storage service, allowing you to pick up duty-free purchases made onboard during your departure on your return trip. You can also utilize the onboard duty-free shop, which offers the lowest prices in Korea, and an onboard currency exchange service for converting to JPY.

What are the baggage regulations for carrying bicycles or electric/motorized bicycles on the Panstar Tsushima Link ferry?

Bicycles or fishing gear can only be brought on board with a phone reservation, so you must inquire with the travel agency when booking. However, electric/motorized bicycles are not permitted on the Tsushima Link ferry at all.

Panstar Tsushima Link Ferry Review 2026: Booking &…

Hello, it's Moarang here! :)

For my recent 1-night, 2-day trip to Tsushima Island,

I hopped on board the Panstar Tsushima Link ferry!

From booking the Tsushima ferry to my full boarding experience,

I'll share all the details of my actual experience, exactly as it happened!!

How to Book the Tsushima Link Ferry

I searched on Naver and found

one of the official booking agents for the Tsushima Link ferry,

TNT Busan, where I made my reservation.

They also offer a fantastic free luggage storage service!!

Seriously, luggage storage is an unexpected gem when traveling Tsushima.

There are so many places where it's inconvenient to drag your bags around,

so being able to leave your luggage and travel light is wonderful! :)

📌 Book the Panstar Tsushima Link Ferry here

Tsushima Link Ferry Operating Schedule

Be sure to double-check the timetable, as it varies by route.

📌 Busan → Tsushima (Hitakatsu)

Departure 08:40 → Arrival 09:50 (1 hour 10 minutes)

📌 Tsushima (Hitakatsu) → Busan

Departure 16:40 → Arrival 18:00 (1 hour 20 minutes)

📌 Busan → Tsushima (via Hitakatsu to Izuhara)

Departure 08:40 → Arrival 11:20 (2 hours 40 minutes)

📌 Tsushima (Izuhara) → Busan

Departure 15:30 → Arrival 17:40 (2 hours 10 minutes)

Please note that all departure and arrival times are based on local time,

and operating schedules are subject to frequent changes,

so always double-check the schedule before you book!!

✅ Check Panstar Tsushima Link Ferry Operating Schedule here

Boarding Pass Issuance Guide

You can get your boarding pass at the Panstar Cruise counter at your departure port on the day of travel.

Self-check-in is also available at the kiosks!

For the 08:40 AM departure from Busan,

ticket issuance begins at 07:10 AM and closes at 08:10 AM.

For KTX passengers arriving in Busan before 8:00 AM,

if you inform the travel agency when booking,

they can often extend the boarding pass issuance time for you ^_^

I actually took the KTX and boarded the ferry on the same day,

and using this method made it so much more convenient!!

🔽I've written a separate post about my same-day KTX boarding experience🔽

KTX001 Busan Station Tsushima Panstar Tsushima Link Ferry Busan Port Morning Boarding Review

KTX001 Busan Station: My Morning Boarding Experience with Panstar Tsushima Link Ferry at Busan Portblog.naver.com

Services Aboard the Tsushima Link Ferry

The Tsushima Link ferry offers some really thoughtful services.

Their duty-free item storage service allows you to

pick up duty-free items purchased on board during your departure

on your return journey.

👉🏻 Check out the Panstar Online Duty-Free Shop here

You can just pick up your items on your way back after shopping in Tsushima,

which means fewer luggage worries and extra convenience! :)

They also run an onboard duty-free shop with some of the lowest prices in Korea,

where you can find goods from mainland Japan that aren't available on Tsushima,

along with premium alcoholic beverages! :)

An onboard currency exchange service is also available,

which is perfect if you didn't get a chance to exchange your currency for Japanese Yen beforehand!

Carry-on Baggage Regulations

Since it's not an airplane, there are no 100ml liquid restrictions!!

This is definitely one of the biggest perks of taking the ferry! :)

Here are the general baggage standards:

출처 : 팬스타 크루즈 홈페이지 — Source: Panstar Cruise Website

Size: Sum of three dimensions 158cm or less

Weight: 20kg or less

Quantity: Maximum 3 per person

(2 free + additional permitted items)

Small bags like handbags and cross-body bags

are considered additional permitted items, so they are free.

However, please note that backpacks or golf bags

are treated as general luggage.

From the 3rd piece of luggage onwards, an additional fee applies:

it's ~$7 in Korea and 1,000 JPY in Japan.

For those who wish to bring bicycles or fishing gear,

these items are only permitted with a phone reservation,

so please inquire with your travel agency in advance when making your booking.

Electric/motorized bicycles are absolutely not permitted!!

📌 Check Panstar Luggage Regulations

Economy vs. Premium Seats

The Tsushima Link ferry offers

two types of seats: Economy and Premium.

The interior feels like standard airplane economy seats,

and I rode in economy class this time.

Given it's about a 1 hour 10 minute journey on the Hitakatsu route,

I felt it was perfectly comfortable.

Since the journey is just over an hour,

honestly, I wasn't uncomfortable at all in economy class :)

However, for the route to Izuhara,

which takes 2 hours 40 minutes,

I'd probably consider premium seats haha.

Premium seats feature recliner seats,

and a big advantage is being able to disembark first!!

There was a space onboard to store large luggage like this ^^

📌 Book Tsushima Link Panstar Seats

Boarding Time

There was something interesting that happened.

On the way there, we were scheduled to depart at 08:40 AM,

but since all passengers boarded early,

we ended up departing at 08:20 AM, LOL!

The same thing happened on the way back.

We were scheduled to depart at 05:10 PM,

but we left at 04:50 PM,

and arrived at Busan Port at 06:10 PM.

It seems that if all passengers board,

they depart earlier than the scheduled time.

Worried About Seasickness?

When I went this time, the waves were quite calm.

I don't usually get seasick, so

it wasn't a problem for me at all, but one of my companions mentioned

feeling a little motion sickness.

The Tsushima Link is currently the largest high-speed ferry

operating to Tsushima, making it relatively stable in waves.

However, if you're prone to seasickness, I recommend taking motion sickness medication

before boarding!!

Taking it after you've already boarded might be too late :)

Immigration Procedures

Even though it was a weekend, the immigration process at Busan Port

finished surprisingly quickly.

There were no significant delays, so I passed through without any hassle :)

Immigration at Hitakatsu Port took about 15 minutes.

The port itself is incredibly charming and small.

Don't imagine a large-scale airport;

it's more like a quaint, rural port, which is a perfect description haha.

Still, 15 minutes isn't too long,

so I was able to start my Tsushima trip quickly :)

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✅ Are looking for the closest overseas travel destination

✅ Want to enjoy a taste of Japan on a casual 1-night, 2-day trip

Popular dates for peak season weekends sell out quickly,

so if you have your dates set, be sure to book soon :)

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