Norwegian Sky, a 77,000-ton Cruise Ship, Docks at Yeosu Port

Over 2,000 Tourists from English-Speaking Countries Visit Major Attractions in Yeosu

Yeosu City, South Jeolla Province (Mayor Jung Kimyung) announced on the 12th that the international cruise ship 'Norwegian Sky' has docked at Yeosu Port.

The 'Norwegian Sky,' operated by the American cruise company Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), is a large cruise ship weighing 77,104 tons and measuring 258 meters in length.

The Norwegian Sky, a ship operated by the American Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), docked at Yeosu Port on the morning of the 12th. Provided by Yeosu City

The Norwegian Sky arrived at Yeosu Port carrying a total of 2,864 people, including 2,005 passengers from English-speaking countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, as well as 859 crew members.

The passengers are scheduled to stay in Yeosu for about 10 hours, visiting major tourist attractions such as Yi Sunshin Square, the Marine Cable Car, Odongdo Island, and the Fish Market before departing for Jeju.

The city is actively supporting the convenience of cruise passengers by providing free shuttle buses to tourist sites, deploying cultural tourism interpreters and translation staff, and operating temporary currency exchange and tourist information centers within the terminal.

Additionally, the city is enhancing the satisfaction of cruise tourists by organizing a welcome performance by the Municipal Gugak Orchestra 'Chwita Band,' setting up a Yeosu specialty product pop-up store, offering events such as writing Korean names on traditional fans, providing experiences of Korean traditional games and souvenirs, and installing photo zones.

A city official stated, "A total of eight cruise ships are scheduled to dock at Yeosu Port this year, which is the highest number since the lifting of the cruise ship entry ban due to COVID-19," and added, "We will do our best to attract more international tourists and revitalize cruise tourism in line with this trend."

Meanwhile, Yeosu City recorded five cruise ship arrivals in 2023 and four in 2024. In the first half of this year, two additional arrivals of the Japanese MOL company's 'Mitsui Ocean Fuji' are scheduled, with expected arrival dates on April 13 and May 9.

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