# Jeju

- Kind: port
- Data version: 2026-10-14
- Reference month: 2026-10
- Checked: 2026-07-22
- Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/jeju

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## Overview

Photo: Robert Simmon, using Landsat data provided by the United States Geological Survey. ·  · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jeju_Island.jpg)

Checked: none (unverified)

- Region: [View Japan & Asia on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=japan-asia)
- Description: World Heritage resort island formed by volcanoes
- Port name: Jeju
- English name: Jeju
- Country: South Korea
- Latitude / longitude: 33.52, 126.54

A volcanic island south of mainland South Korea and one of the country's leading resort destinations. Highlights include Hallasan, a World Natural Heritage site, Seongsan Ilchulbong, and lava caves. Island scenes such as haenyeo culture, citrus orchards, and basalt stone walls are also appealing. Its warm climate, beaches, and fresh seafood make it a popular cruise port.

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Port highlights

- Population: About 670,000
- Climate: A warm maritime climate. It is warmer than the mainland, with hot and humid summers.
- Language: Korean
- Currency: South Korean won (KRW).
- Best time to visit: April to June and September to October (spring and autumn)

### Local food

Black pork barbecue, abalone and turban shells caught by female divers, cutlassfish dishes, and mandarin oranges

### Sights

- Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak)
- Mount Halla (Hallasan)
- Lava caves such as Manjanggul
- Haenyeo (women divers) demonstration and coastline

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Monthly average high / low temperatures

| Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jan | 9 °C / 48 °F | 3 °C / 38 °F |
| Feb | 10 °C / 50 °F | 3 °C / 38 °F |
| Mar | 13 °C / 56 °F | 6 °C / 43 °F |
| Apr | 18 °C / 64 °F | 10 °C / 51 °F |
| May | 22 °C / 72 °F | 15 °C / 58 °F |
| Jun | 25 °C / 77 °F | 19 °C / 66 °F |
| Jul | 29 °C / 85 °F | 24 °C / 74 °F |
| Aug | 30 °C / 86 °F | 25 °C / 76 °F |
| Sep | 26 °C / 79 °F | 20 °C / 69 °F |
| Oct | 22 °C / 71 °F | 15 °C / 59 °F |
| Nov | 17 °C / 62 °F | 10 °C / 50 °F |
| Dec | 11 °C / 53 °F | 5 °C / 41 °F |

Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: JEJU · about 0.7 km from port · Last checked: 2026-10-03

Checked: 2026-10-03

## Local prices for travelers

- Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items): 136 (Tokyo = 100) (Estimated)
- Category: More expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, water and beer cost about the same; coffee, meals and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

| Item | Amount | Currency | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Water 500 ml | ₩1,000 | KRW | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Coffee | ₩7,500 | KRW | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Inexpensive meal | ₩16,000 | KRW | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Local beer | ₩5,000 | KRW | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Big Mac | ₩5,700 | KRW | Checked: none (unverified) |

- Survey month: 2026-10

Prices in Jeju. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ([CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/))

Checked: none (unverified)

## Getting there from Japan

- Nearest airport: CJU
- Description: Unknown
- Airport to port (approx.): 15–25 min
- Ease of access: B — One connection (Estimated)

About 4.4 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Checked: 2026-07-22

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## Itineraries calling here

### [6-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-bellissima-6n-tokyo-yokohama-osanbashi)

- Region: Japan & Asia
- Itinerary: May 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05
- Ship: MSC Bellissima
- Cruise line: MSC Cruises
- Duration: 6 nights
- Departure / arrival: Yokohama → Yokohama
- Port: Yokohama › Jeju › Sasebo › Kagoshima › Yokohama
- Cruise type: Round trip / 5
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-09

### [10-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/diamond-princess-10n-yokohama)

- Region: Japan & Asia
- Itinerary: May–Oct 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09, 2027-10
- Itinerary: 3 itineraries
- Ship: Diamond Princess
- Cruise line: Princess Cruises
- Duration: 10 nights
- Departure / arrival: Yokohama → Yokohama
- Port: Yokohama › Hakodate › Niigata › +5 › Yokohama
- Cruise type: Round trip / 9
- Amount: From £888.00 · Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: none (unverified)

### [7-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/diamond-princess-7n-yokohama)

- Region: Japan & Asia
- Itinerary: Jul 2027
- Departure months: 2027-07
- Ship: Diamond Princess
- Cruise line: Princess Cruises
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Yokohama → Yokohama
- Port: Yokohama › Toba › Kochi › +2 › Yokohama
- Cruise type: Round trip / 6
- Amount: From £723.00 · Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-10-05

### [10-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-bellissima-10n-tokyo-incl-yokohama)

- Region: Japan & Asia
- Itinerary: Apr 2027
- Departure months: 2027-04
- Ship: MSC Bellissima
- Cruise line: MSC Cruises
- Duration: 10 nights
- Departure / arrival: Yokohama → Yokohama
- Port: Yokohama › Hiroshima › Kagoshima › +3 › Yokohama
- Cruise type: Round trip / 7
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-09

### [8-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama to Incheon](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/norwegian-jade-8n-yokohama-to-incheon)

- Region: Japan & Asia
- Itinerary: Mar 2027
- Departure months: 2027-03
- Ship: Norwegian Jade
- Cruise line: Norwegian Cruise Line
- Duration: 8 nights
- Departure / arrival: Yokohama → Incheon
- Port: Yokohama › Shimizu › Nagoya › +6 › Incheon
- Cruise type: One way / 10
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-09

## Links

### External sites and sources

- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeju_Island)
- [visitjeju.net](https://www.visitjeju.net/)
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jeju_Island.jpg)
- [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data)

### Related Cruise Pitta pages

- [View Japan & Asia on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=japan-asia)
- [6-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-bellissima-6n-tokyo-yokohama-osanbashi)
- [10-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/diamond-princess-10n-yokohama)
- [7-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/diamond-princess-7n-yokohama)
- [10-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-bellissima-10n-tokyo-incl-yokohama)
- [8-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama to Incheon](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/norwegian-jade-8n-yokohama-to-incheon)

## Checked

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Sources

- encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeju_Island
- secondary: visitjeju.net — https://www.visitjeju.net/

Source: Wikipedia “[Jeju Island](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeju_Island)” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))