When I have special guests visiting Busan, I like to treat them a private yacht tour. I think it’s one of the best things to do in Busan! It lets you take an hour to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of Busan, while feeling like royalty! So far, I’ve never had any guests say they hated it. Today I will tell you about my experiences on a private yacht tour.

General Information

Yacht tours are becoming more popular in Busan, so you will want to book a tour in advance. The yacht departs from the Suyeong Bay Yachting Center [수영만 요트경기장] and it goes to Gwangalli Beach, passing under the Gwangan Bridge before returning to the Yachting Center. Overall, the tour takes about an hour.  

Private Yacht Tour Prices

Prices may vary between 200,000 won ($200) and 800,000 won ($800), depending on the time of day, the time of the year or the size of the boat. The most popular time to go on a yacht tour is around sunset in summer, making it the most expensive hour.  

How to Make a Reservation

I searched “Busan Yacht Tour” in Korean (부산 요트 투어) in Naver, which is the most used search engine in Korea. I wanted to book a private yacht tour at 6 pm in early November. I contacted several companies, but it turned out that there were not many available options. Some companies either told me that they were fully booked, and others charged $800 for an hour.

However, the company, Busan Yachtmate said that even though they were fully booked at 6 pm, they could offer a tour at 7 pm for 250,000 won (about $250). I quickly booked and paid for the tour online.

If you want to make a reservation, search “Busan Yachtmate.” Or you can direct message them via Instagram (@busan_yachtmate).  

What to Expect

1. You will be required to wear a life jacket while on the boat: life jackets are provided before you board. They have special life jackets for those under three years old.  
2. Shoe policy: I’ve been on different yacht tours before, but this was the first one that required the guests to take off their shoes before entering the yacht. There was even a shoe rack available on the pier.
3. The tour takes an hour. If you get sea sick, please take medicine in advance.
4. The boat was slightly smaller than I expected, but it featured two decks. The bottom deck had patio chairs and a bathroom. The upper deck was large enough to accommodate 10 people who wanted to enjoy the view.
5. Personally, I enjoy yacht tours during the day time when the weather is nice, but evening tours are the most popular.

How to Get There

You can walk to the Suyeong Bay Yachting Center from the Marine City area.

If you drive, you can park at the Suyeong Bay Yachting Center for free. If you use public transportation, take the subway line #2 and get off at DongBaek Station [동백역]. The yachting center is about a 10 minute walk from the subway station.

Conclusion

I 100% recommend going on a yacht tour while you are in Busan.

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