1. Major Domestic Ferry Routes in Korea
- Mokpo / Yeosu to Jeju Island: Large car-ferry cruise liners (Queens Mary, Gold Stella) offering sleeper cabins, restaurants, and ocean decks (approx. 4.5 to 5 hours).
- Gangneung / Pohang to Ulleungdo Island: High-speed catamarans and large cruise ships traversing deep East Sea waters to Ulleungdo (approx. 3 to 6.5 hours).
- Incheon to Baengnyeongdo / Yeonpyeongdo: Fast passenger hydrofoils serving west coast border islands.
2. Mandatory Passport Verification
Under Korean maritime safety regulations implemented after the Sewol ferry incident, every passenger must show a valid physical Passport (or Korean ARC ID) at both ticket counters and boarding gangways. Boarding will be strictly denied without physical identification.
3. Sea Condition Disruption Protocols
Ferry departures are strictly contingent on sea weather warnings (*Pung-rang Teuk-bo*). Always monitor your SMS and email on departure morning; full refunds are processed automatically if sailings are canceled due to rough seas.