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Luxury cruise ship Rotterdam sailing in South Korea
21 NightsSouth Korea
Holland America Line

21-Night South Korea & Japan Explorer

Holland America LineRotterdamDeparts from Busan International Passenger Terminal4.4 Rated (30 Reviews)

Vessel Specifications

Gross Tonnage99,800 GT
Decks13 Guest Decks
Pass Capacity2,668 guests
Crew Size1,025 staff

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Stateroom Tiers & Rates

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Stateroom CategoryInclusionsPrice per Guest
Interior CabinPerfect budget option, cozy retreat with standard cruise amenities.
USD 10,655USD 9,376Save USD 1,279!
Ocean ViewFeatures a large picture window or porthole to enjoy natural light and ocean views.
USD 12,982USD 11,424Save USD 1,558!
Balcony CabinIncludes a private verandah with floor-to-ceiling glass doors and seating.
USD 16,241USD 14,292Save USD 1,949!
Junior SuiteSpacious layout with a dedicated sitting area and full bathtub.
USD 21,023USD 18,500Save USD 2,523!
SuitePremium living room, priority boarding, and luxury bath amenities.
USD 27,538USD 24,233Save USD 3,305!
Luxury SuiteElite suite with a private hot tub on the deck, concierge service.
USD 40,573USD 35,704Save USD 4,869!
Owner's SuiteThe ultimate cruise luxury, dining room, wet bar, and butler service.
USD 61,982USD 54,544Save USD 7,438!
Family CabinDesigned for up to 6 guests, bunk beds, and double vanity bathroom.
USD 19,499USD 17,159Save USD 2,340!
Accessible CabinWider doorways, roll-in shower, grab bars, and accessible closet rods.
USD 11,586USD 10,196Save USD 1,390!
Solo CabinSpecifically sized and priced for solo travelers, avoiding single supplements.
USD 9,259USD 8,148Save USD 1,111!

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Day-by-Day Voyage Itinerary

1
Day 1

Busan

Embarkation

Cabin check-in • Browse Jagalchi Fish Market before boarding • Safety muster drill

Dining

Main Dining Room, Korean BBQ station

Evening Show

Welcome Aboard Show

2
Day 2

Jeju Island

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Hike the Seongsan Ilchulbong volcanic crater • Visit a traditional Haenyeo (female diver) village • Explore Manjanggul lava tube cave

Shore Activities

Seongsan Ilchulbong Sunrise Peak Tour, Jeju Island Highlights & Waterfalls Tour

Dining

Jeju black pork restaurant, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Korean traditional drum performance

3
Day 3

Fukuoka

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Visit Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine • Sample Hakata ramen at Yatai food stalls • Explore Fukuoka Castle ruins

Shore Activities

Dazaifu Shrine & Hakata Old Town Tour, Fukuoka Yatai Food Stall Tour

Dining

Hakata Yatai ramen stalls, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Japanese taiko drum performance

4
Day 4

Nagasaki

07:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Visit the Atomic Bomb Museum and Peace Park • Explore Glover Garden colonial houses • Ride the Nagasaki Ropeway to Mount Inasa

Shore Activities

Peace Park & Atomic Bomb Museum Tour, Glover Garden & Dutch Slopes Walking Tour

Dining

Shikairo (Champon noodle originator), Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Peace and history reflection lecture

5
Day 5

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Korean cooking demonstration • K-pop dance class • Ginseng tasting seminar

Dining

Specialty Korean BBQ, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

K-pop tribute show

6
Day 6

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Farewell packing • Trivia contest • Spa treatments

Dining

Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Farewell Gala Show

7
Day 7

Busan

06:00 AM - Disembarkation

Final breakfast • Customs & departure transfers

Dining

Breakfast buffet

8
Day 8

Busan

Embarkation

Cabin check-in • Browse Jagalchi Fish Market before boarding • Safety muster drill

Dining

Main Dining Room, Korean BBQ station

Evening Show

Welcome Aboard Show

9
Day 9

Jeju Island

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Hike the Seongsan Ilchulbong volcanic crater • Visit a traditional Haenyeo (female diver) village • Explore Manjanggul lava tube cave

Shore Activities

Seongsan Ilchulbong Sunrise Peak Tour, Jeju Island Highlights & Waterfalls Tour

Dining

Jeju black pork restaurant, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Korean traditional drum performance

10
Day 10

Fukuoka

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Visit Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine • Sample Hakata ramen at Yatai food stalls • Explore Fukuoka Castle ruins

Shore Activities

Dazaifu Shrine & Hakata Old Town Tour, Fukuoka Yatai Food Stall Tour

Dining

Hakata Yatai ramen stalls, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Japanese taiko drum performance

11
Day 11

Nagasaki

07:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Visit the Atomic Bomb Museum and Peace Park • Explore Glover Garden colonial houses • Ride the Nagasaki Ropeway to Mount Inasa

Shore Activities

Peace Park & Atomic Bomb Museum Tour, Glover Garden & Dutch Slopes Walking Tour

Dining

Shikairo (Champon noodle originator), Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Peace and history reflection lecture

12
Day 12

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Korean cooking demonstration • K-pop dance class • Ginseng tasting seminar

Dining

Specialty Korean BBQ, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

K-pop tribute show

13
Day 13

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Farewell packing • Trivia contest • Spa treatments

Dining

Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Farewell Gala Show

14
Day 14

Busan

06:00 AM - Disembarkation

Final breakfast • Customs & departure transfers

Dining

Breakfast buffet

15
Day 15

Busan

Embarkation

Cabin check-in • Browse Jagalchi Fish Market before boarding • Safety muster drill

Dining

Main Dining Room, Korean BBQ station

Evening Show

Welcome Aboard Show

16
Day 16

Jeju Island

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Hike the Seongsan Ilchulbong volcanic crater • Visit a traditional Haenyeo (female diver) village • Explore Manjanggul lava tube cave

Shore Activities

Seongsan Ilchulbong Sunrise Peak Tour, Jeju Island Highlights & Waterfalls Tour

Dining

Jeju black pork restaurant, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Korean traditional drum performance

17
Day 17

Fukuoka

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Visit Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine • Sample Hakata ramen at Yatai food stalls • Explore Fukuoka Castle ruins

Shore Activities

Dazaifu Shrine & Hakata Old Town Tour, Fukuoka Yatai Food Stall Tour

Dining

Hakata Yatai ramen stalls, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Japanese taiko drum performance

18
Day 18

Nagasaki

07:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Visit the Atomic Bomb Museum and Peace Park • Explore Glover Garden colonial houses • Ride the Nagasaki Ropeway to Mount Inasa

Shore Activities

Peace Park & Atomic Bomb Museum Tour, Glover Garden & Dutch Slopes Walking Tour

Dining

Shikairo (Champon noodle originator), Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Peace and history reflection lecture

19
Day 19

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Korean cooking demonstration • K-pop dance class • Ginseng tasting seminar

Dining

Specialty Korean BBQ, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

K-pop tribute show

20
Day 20

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Farewell packing • Trivia contest • Spa treatments

Dining

Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Farewell Gala Show

21
Day 21

Busan

06:00 AM - Disembarkation

Final breakfast • Customs & departure transfers

Dining

Breakfast buffet

22
Day 22

Busan

Disembarkation

Cabin check-in • Browse Jagalchi Fish Market before boarding • Safety muster drill

Dining

Main Dining Room, Korean BBQ station

Evening Show

Welcome Aboard Show

Shore Excursions

Optional activities available at your ports of call.

Scenic Route of Busan

$211
Cultural Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Busan. This cultural tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Secrets of Jeju Island

$236
Food Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Jeju Island. This food tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Scenic Route of Fukuoka

$208
Cultural Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Fukuoka. This cultural tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Discover Nagasaki

$146
Family Activities Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Nagasaki. This family activities covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Best of Busan

$80
Paid Excursions Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Busan. This paid excursions covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Highlights of Busan

$111
Luxury Experiences Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Busan. This luxury experiences covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Best of Jeju Island

Free
Free Activities Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Jeju Island. This free activities covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Best of Fukuoka

Free
Free Activities Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Fukuoka. This free activities covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Discover Nagasaki

$144
Family Activities Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Nagasaki. This family activities covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Discover Busan

$144
Family Activities Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Busan. This family activities covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Highlights of Busan

$101
Adventure Tours Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Busan. This adventure tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Highlights of Jeju Island

$107
Adventure Tours Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Jeju Island. This adventure tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Highlights of Fukuoka

$111
Adventure Tours Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Fukuoka. This adventure tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Secrets of Nagasaki

$264
Private Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Nagasaki. This private tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Best of Busan

$77
Paid Excursions Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Busan. This paid excursions covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Discover Busan

$149
Family Activities Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Busan. This family activities covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Onboard Life & Entertainment

Culinary Experience

Included Complimentary Dining
Grand Dining RoomOceanview Café (Buffet)
Specialty Fine Dining Options
Pinnacle Grill SteakhouseTuscan Grille Italian
Dietary Accommodations
Vegetarian
Vegan
Halal
Kosher
GlutenFree

Vessel Entertainment & Activities

Broadway-caliber Theater Production

🎭 Featured Show: “Six

Onboard Thrill Activities
Fitness jogging trackShuffleboard
Amenities Overview
2 Swimming Pools
Luxury Spa & Salon
Grand Casino Floor
Kids & Teen Adventure Clubs

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Guest Reviews

Realistic feedback from verified cruise bookings.

Guest Traveler 14

Dining options were amazing. Specialty restaurants were worth the cover charge. The theater shows were Broadway quality. Slipped off to 21-Night South Korea & Japan Explorer and had a fantastic time.

couple Voyage • 2026-07-08
Guest Traveler 23.8

Absolutely loved the balcony cabin and the service was top notch! The excursions in ports of call were well organized. Slipped off to 21-Night South Korea & Japan Explorer and had a fantastic time.

solo Voyage • 2026-07-03
Guest Traveler 34.1

Dining options were amazing. Specialty restaurants were worth the cover charge. The theater shows were Broadway quality. Slipped off to 21-Night South Korea & Japan Explorer and had a fantastic time.

family4 Voyage • 2026-06-28