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Three cruise ship visits to Sokcho expected to bring about 5,000 people
Three cruise ships are scheduled to visit Sokcho Port in South Korea on October 17, 19 and 25.
The province of Gangwon expects about 5,000 passengers and crew to come ashore across the three visits.
Holland America’s Westerdam is due on October 17, while Seabourn’s Seabourn Encore is scheduled for October 19 and 25; this will be its first call at Sokcho Port.
Visitors will be offered traditional welcome performances, hanbok experiences and Korean calligraphy activities, along with shuttle buses and tourist information.
The province hopes visitors’ spending will support local businesses.
A 10-minute fireworks display is planned for the Westerdam’s departure on October 17, and the ships are expected to arrive on the other listed dates.
Three cruise ship visits to Sokcho Port are expected to bring about 5,000 passengers and crew this month.
The ships are scheduled to arrive on October 17, 19 and 25.
The visits include the first call at Sokcho Port by Seabourn Encore.
Gangwon Province plans cultural activities, transport and visitor information services for tourists.
The province expects visitors’ spending to support local businesses.
- Who
- Passengers and crew aboard three cruise ships; about 5,000 people are expected.
- What
- Three cruise ships are scheduled to visit Sokcho Port.
- When
- October 17, 19 and 25, 2026.
- Where
- Sokcho Port, Sokcho, Gangwon Province, South Korea.
- Why
- The province expects visitors’ spending to help local businesses.
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Holland America’s Westerdam is scheduled to arrive at Sokcho Port.
Seabourn Encore is scheduled to arrive at Sokcho Port.
Seabourn Encore is scheduled to make a second visit to Sokcho Port.
- Expected visitors
- About 5,000 passengers and crew
- Port
- Sokcho Port
- Visit dates
- October 17, 19 and 25, 2026
- Ships
- Westerdam and Seabourn Encore
- First call
- Seabourn Encore will visit Sokcho Port for the first time
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What people are saying
We will strengthen tourism convenience and hospitality services so visitors can experience Gangwon Province’s diverse tourism resources and local culture.
We will work to ensure these visits lead to the revitalization of the local economy.