"Travel on a Cruise with Your Dog" Korea Tourism Organization Launches DaengDaeng Cruise

The Nation's First Cruise Product Exclusively for Companion Dogs Launched
Pilot Operation on September 25, Recruiting 300 Participants

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] The Korea Tourism Organization announced on the 29th that it will launch the country's first dog-friendly exclusive cruise product, the ‘Gyeongin Ara Waterway Sunset Daengdaeng Cruise,’ in collaboration with Hyundai Marine Leisure and Pets Go Travel.

This product was launched in response to the resumption of Gyeongin Ara Waterway cruise operations, which were suspended due to COVID-19, and the growing interest in traveling with pets. The 3-hour course departs from Ara Gimpo Passenger Terminal, disembarks at Arabitseom Island for a picnic, and then returns.

Passengers will receive a boarding ticket engraved with their dog's name, along with a pet food kit and a pet etiquette guidebook.

Additionally, various programs such as commemorative photo shoots on board and letter readings addressed to the dogs will be held. Picnic sets will also be provided so that participants can enjoy a picnic at Jeongseojin Square on Arabitseom Island at sunset.

For the safety of participants, a professional dog travel guide will be assigned on site. The maximum number of participants is 300, and each guardian may bring up to one dog.

The product, which will be piloted on September 25, will be available for reservation through Pets Go Travel, Hana Tour, and TMON. The price is 63,000 KRW.

Kim Baeho, head of the Korea Tourism Organization's Gyeongin branch, said, “After the pilot operation, we plan to officially launch the Daengdaeng Cruise product next year. We will contribute to revitalizing tourism at the Gyeongin Ara Waterway, which has been depressed due to COVID-19, and strive to develop various pet-friendly travel products to become a new growth engine for domestic tourism.”

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