Anchors away! If you did not know already, whale watching season in Korea is big business. In this article, we introduce to you everything you need to know about whale watching this year!
Ulsan is a small costal town in the south of the country, and it's home to a whale festival, whale museum and of course sight seeing boats which leave the ports and head out to the open water, allowing you a chance to spot a whale in the wild for yourself. Now, of course, because they are wild animals, it's never guaranteed that you will actually see a whale, but for the modest price of 20,000 KRW (USD 15.00) for an adult ticket, I think it's worth the price!
The 2024 season will start from March 30, 2024 and will run until late October.
I actually embarked on the whale watching cruise from Ulsan towards the end of September last year (2023) and I thought that it was really good value for money, with local Korean entertainment onboard, including snacks, alcohol and coffee's for a low price!
Unfortunately, I did not get to spot any whales, however I was told earlier that day, that there were whales in the area from the morning cruise passengers. (I opted for the afternoon cruise).
The cruise lasted for around 2.5-3 hours, and it was so good to leave the mainland and get out to the open water and enjoy a local aquatic experience, as I had always dreamed of going whale watching!
The whale watching tour is fun for all ages, and is a great couple of family day out, away from the hustle of city life.
Located by the departure port and parking lot, you will also find Jangsaengpo Whale museum. This museum is a history museum in Nam-gu Ulsan, and here you will be able to find out in detail the history of Koreas whale watching and the impact that it has had on the area.
The award winning Ulsan Whale Festival will also be held later this year, between the dates of September 26th - 29th 2024, which will have a range of events from performances, special exhibits and culture and ecology specialist talks. You can find out more information on the link below:
I would definitely recommend heading to Ulsan for it's Whale watching season this year, as even though I did not see a whale myself, there was so much to do and the boat trip was amazing!
Let us know in the comments below, if you will be heading to Ulsan. Don't forget to tag us in your photos!
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