Jindo-gun Launches Tourist Cruise Ship... Maritime Tourism in Full Swing

Scenic Treasure Island Jindo, Enjoy the Beautiful Views of the Dadohae Archipelago

Tourist cruise ship Island J, operating from next month at Jindo Shimi Port (Photo by Jindo-gun)

[Jindo＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] A sightseeing cruise ship that allows visitors to enjoy the scenic beauty of the Dadohae Sea and Sebang Sunset will be launched.

According to Jindo County on the 27th, the launch ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on the 30th at Jindo Shimi Port, and Jindo Tourism Cruise Co., Ltd. will start operating the 'Island J' sightseeing cruise ship from next month.

The Island J is a 35-ton cruise ship with a maximum capacity of 75 passengers, and with the launch of the sightseeing cruise, maritime tourism in Jindo County is expected to be revitalized.

The sightseeing cruise departs from Shimi Port 4 to 5 times a day. The operation takes 1 hour and 30 minutes.

The route starts from Shimi Port in Jindo-eup, passing Gwangdaedo (Saja Island), Hyeoldo, known as the 'Hole Island,' Yangdeokdo (Balgara Island), Jujido (Sonkara Island), sea caves and Budo with a millennium-old Buddhist pagoda, and then cruises in front of Sebang Sunset, famous for being the most beautiful sunset in the Korean Peninsula, before returning to Shimi Port.

Jindo County formed a task force team led by the deputy county head to establish a system for accommodating tourists, systematically preparing for visitors by installing guide signs, painting lane markings, and collecting marine debris.

An official from Jindo County's Job Investment Division said, "The launch of the sightseeing cruise is expected to revitalize maritime tourism in Jindo County," adding, "Tourists from across the country can now enjoy the beautiful scenic views of the Dadohae Sea on the picturesque treasure island of Jindo County."

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