Fukuoka - Busan Ferry by New Camellia Line

Traveling from Busan to Fukuoka overnight is a fantastic way to save time, though it's not recommended if you're prone to seasickness. We opted for the most expensive "Special Room" cabin, which had its own bathroom and balcony (though you can't go out on the balcony while the ship is leaving port). The space was very comfortable, with a small area to spread out luggage. The bathroom had plenty of hot water and good water pressure, and the hairdryer worked quickly! You don't need to arrive at Busan Port too early. Check-in for your ferry ticket is before 6:30 PM local time, and customs closes at 7:30 PM local time, so just make sure to go through customs before then. There's a tax refund counter to the left before baggage inspection when entering customs. Boarding begins from 7:40 PM to 8:00 PM. Passengers usually line up their luggage to reserve their spot for the ship's only elevator. There's a very long walk to the boarding entrance (similar to an airport jet bridge). The ship doesn't leave Busan Port until 10:30 PM, and the restaurant closes at 9:10 PM. The next day, disembarkation begins at 7:30 AM. If you want to disembark early, you can take your luggage to line up beforehand, but if you're on a high floor, the elevator won't be available (it starts at 7:30 AM), so you'll need to carry your luggage down the stairs. Once you pass through Japanese customs, you can begin your itinerary in Fukuoka!

guys get the upgrade 1500yen at the check in counter if possible as its more comfortable. i was lucky to have only 6 ppl in a 10ppl room but its still tiny and awkward to have someone sleeping next to you. also bring your own food onboard!!!! the vending machine and kiosk doesnt have much selection.

It was a fun experience but I would not suggest to those who are seasickness prone as the ferry can be bumpy during the ride. Luckily we have a private room for resting. The room is clean, though the shower booth is tiny which is expected for a ferry. Over all it was a great experience for shuttling between the 2 countries/cities. Redemption is extremely easy, just need to go to the booth to exchange for a boading pass, and the immigration in both cities were quick. Awesome night scene in Busan when the ferry was departing.

Great way to get to South Korea from Japan. Make sure to check in advance what food options are open or not as the restaurant was closed, meaning very long lines and shortages at the vending machines + microwaves at lunchtime. Also very important: you need to be at the ferry terminal a LOT earlier than the listed departure time for checkin and immigration, check the small print on the issued voucher carefully as it is not super obvious.

I was apprehensive about the 6-hour ferry ride but in the end it went very well. The cabin had mattresses to rest on so that's what I did, you barely felt the boat moving. Everything was very simple and well organized, I have absolutely no regrets!!! I highly recommend it, and the view when arriving at night in Busan was magnificent. I didn't buy anything on the boat so I don't know how it works but it was written that the currency used on board is the Japanese yen.

for return to busan its smoother as had an idea what to expect in terms of procedures. waiting time not as long. The single room is good for a rest for few hours.The oven only 2 to 3 working and the queue easily an hour too. From the ferry terminal to busan Station very close by, taxi few minutes reached hotel.

Best ferry trip ever! This ferry company thinks about the travelling human's needs. Every budget traveller had an own mattress, blanket and pillow. You could just sleep all the way. Affofdable! food from vending machine. And beer! I didn't find a vending machine with soft drinks though...

To be at the boat the process are the same as airplane you need to get your physical ticket first then fill up the declarations card for immigration and also they have a QR code for you to register all the passenger asides from the declarations papers as long as you have all the information your good to go thinking about the same process of flying that’s how also the boat is. I booked the royal suite since we are traveling with kid the room is spacious for me decent and clean love the balcony once you get to your room you have time to take a bath and spend time the balcony while the boat isn’t running yet.

The check-in and departure procedures from Fukuoka to Busan are quick and easy on the Japanese side, and the arrival procedures in South Korea are also fast. The actual sailing time is from 12:00 PM, with disembarkation at 6:45 PM. It's worth mentioning that there is still one bar of 4G Japanese mobile network signal from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM during the voyage. After 5:00 PM, there is no Japanese mobile network signal, but Korean mobile network signal becomes immediately available.

it was a great experience taking the ferry from Fukuoka to Busan. You will get to see a beautiful sunset if weather is good. The entire journey was smooth and not much of sea motion felt. The canteen is not operating during noon so better to get some foods before boarding the ship, we spent the entire afternoon eating and chatting, then took an hour nap before going out to see the sunset.