Jeju Island cruise ship tour: UNESCO sites and woman divers

Woman divers have worked Jeju's waters for a thousand years, and you watch them perform at 2pm.

A private tour from Jeju International Ferry Terminal for cruise ship passengers, with driver pickup and dropoff, visiting two UNESCO sites (the world's largest lava tube and Sunrise Peak) plus a woman diver's village and beach where divers still work. The tour runs eight hours and fits the major highlights into a single port call. A live guide speaks English, Chinese or Japanese.

Step-by-step itinerary

Jeju Island UNESCO sites and culture

• Visit world largest lava tube
• See sunrise peak and diver's show
• Explore women diver's beach and museum
• Visit Welcome to Samdalri filming location

The experience

The tour starts with pickup at Jeju International Ferry Terminal and moves through the island's two UNESCO World Heritage sites in sequence. The world's largest lava tube comes first, then Sunrise Peak, the volcanic crater that gives the island its name. Between the major stops, the itinerary includes a woman diver's performance show at 2pm at the village, where you also see the white sand beach with emerald water where real haenyeo (woman divers) still work, or visit the museum dedicated to their thousand-year-old culture. A K-drama filming location rounds out the route.

The car is air-conditioned and seats between four and twenty-five passengers depending on which option you book. The driver handles all pickup and dropoff at the terminal, so you walk straight from the ship to the vehicle. A live guide in English, Chinese or Japanese travels with the group. The eight-hour window is built to fit a cruise ship schedule, so the return timing aligns with your departure.

Meals and attraction entry fees are separate from the tour price. If your ship docks at Gangjung Naval Port instead of the main international terminal, an additional remote pickup charge applies.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned car with driver pickup and dropoff at Jeju International Ferry Terminal.
• fuel and insurance.
• live guide in English, Chinese or Japanese.
• visits to the world's largest lava tube and Sunrise Peak UNESCO sites.
• woman diver's village with a 2pm performance show.
• white sand beach or woman diver's museum.
• K-drama filming location.

Options for this experience

4 options

Sedan or electric car for 4Up to 4 per booking · Guide in English, Japanese or Chinese · No fixed timeIncludes pickup

Vehicle seating 5 to 7 peopleUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English, Japanese or Chinese · No fixed timeVan for 5 to 7 passengers, pickup is included

13-seat minibusUp to 13 per booking · Guide in English, Japanese or Chinese · No fixed timeHyundai Sorati minibus for 13, includes pickup

Groups of more than 13 passengers, maximum 25Up to 15 per booking · Guide in English, Japanese or Chinese · No fixed timeMinibus for 25: this product includes a driver and a certified English tour guide, and pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Chinese and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 3

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by JEJU TAXI TOUR JOHN

Is this one for you?Book this if your cruise docks at Jeju International Ferry Terminal. If you arrive at Gangjung Naval Port instead, a separate product with additional pickup fees applies.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Chinese and Japanese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Sunrise Peak and why is it a UNESCO site?

Sunrise Peak, also called Seongsan Ilchulbong, is a volcanic tuff cone that rises from the sea on Jeju's eastern shore. It is designated a UNESCO World Heritage site as part of Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes, recognized for its geological significance and the landscape it shaped.

Can I see woman divers actually working, or is it only a performance?

The tour includes a woman diver's performance show at 2pm at the village itself. You also visit a white sand beach with emerald water where haenyeo still work in the water, or you can visit the woman diver's museum instead to learn about their thousand-year-old diving culture.

How many people travel in each vehicle option?

A sedan or electric car holds up to four passengers; a van seats five to seven; a minibus fits thirteen; and the largest option accommodates thirteen to twenty-five passengers. You choose the vehicle size at checkout based on your group.

Does the tour price include entry to the attractions?

The tour price covers the car, driver, fuel, insurance and guide. Tickets for the lava tube, Sunrise Peak and any museum entry are paid separately at each site.

What if my cruise ship arrives at Gangjung Naval Port instead of the international terminal?

Gangjung Naval Port is a more remote arrival point on Jeju Island. If your ship docks there, an additional pickup charge of fifty US dollars applies to this tour. The operator offers a separate product for clients arriving at that port.