The Largest Coastal Cruise Ship in Korea Arrives at Busan Port... Panstar Group Launches 2,500-Ton Grace

Up to 10 Times Larger Than Existing Coastal Cruise Ships
Exceptional Trimaran Stability, Spacious Interiors
Coastal Passenger Terminal to Oryukdo Route First

The largest coastal cruise ship in Korea has appeared in the waters of Busan.

On December 3, Panstar Group announced the launch and start of commercial operations of "Grace," the largest and most luxurious coastal cruise ship in Korea.

Grace boasts a gross tonnage of 2,582 tons, a length of 83.5 meters, and a width of 20.2 meters, making it the largest of its kind in the country. Most existing domestic coastal cruise ships are in the 200 to 800-ton class, making Grace incomparable in scale.

Built in 2020 by Austal in Australia, Grace is the world's first 80-meter-class trimaran (three-hull) high-speed vessel, featuring exceptional stability, spacious interiors, and a variety of amenities.

Grace, the coastal cruise ship of Panstar Group.

With a ride control system and underwater wings that minimize swaying, passengers do not need to wear seat belts during the voyage and can move freely throughout the ship. The vessel’s barrier-free design also allows customers using wheelchairs or strollers to board comfortably.

Equipped with advanced night vision technology, Grace can operate safely even in the dark at sea.

Panstar Group plans to operate several themed cruises, including the Busan East Coast Cruise, which departs from Jungang-dong Coastal Passenger Terminal and offers views of landmarks such as Oryukdo; the Sunset Dinner Cruise, where guests can enjoy the sunset and dinner; and the Fireworks Cruise, which features night views, performances, and fireworks displays.

The company will first operate the route between the Coastal Passenger Terminal and Oryukdo, with plans to expand to other coastal areas of Busan, such as Gwangan Bridge and Haeundae, in the future.

During the East Coast Cruise, a "Busan Gourmet Set" featuring four representative Busan dishes-pork soup, grilled eel, fish cake tteokbokki, and seed hotteok-will be available for pre-order to first-class and business-class passengers. For the Sunset Dinner Cruise and Fireworks Cruise, a semi-buffet will be provided to all passengers.

Panstar Group also plans to introduce themed cruise programs for private parties, corporate events, and cultural performances, aiming to establish Grace as a comprehensive marine cultural platform.

The operation of Grace is expected to revitalize the area around the Busan Port Coastal Passenger Terminal, which has been largely inactive since passenger ferry services to Jeju were suspended in December 2022.

Kim Hyungkeom, Chairman of Panstar Group, emphasized, "The launch of Grace is significant as it establishes premium marine tourism infrastructure in the Busan sea," adding, "We will ensure that it becomes a must-experience attraction for visitors to Busan and contributes to revitalizing the local economy."

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