Regular Passenger Ferry Between Pyeongtaek and Jeju 'Sailing Smoothly'

"Island travel is now by regular passenger ferry to Jeju."

Usage of the regular passenger ferry operating between Pyeongtaek Port and Jeju is surging significantly.

According to Gyeonggi Pyeongtaek Port Authority (President Seo Jeong-ho) on the 27th, over 3,000 tourists have boarded the regular passenger ferry "Cordelia" since its inaugural sailing on the 22nd of last month.

The operating company, Sea Chang Shipping, takes an optimistic view of the fact that tourists continue to use the ferry despite only one month having passed since the first voyage.

Gyeonggi Pyeongtaek Port Authority stated that last year's car ferry passenger transportation results reached 408,000 people, a 40% increase compared to the previous year, and in the first quarter of this year 112,000 people used the service, up 11% from the same period last year. With coastal passenger traffic also increasing, it is expected that the number of tourists using car ferries will continue to grow.

Gwak Chang-hyun, Executive Director of Sea Chang Shipping, said, "Without conducting large-scale advertising campaigns like other companies, the number of users through word-of-mouth has been steadily increasing," and added, "There is high interest from customers wanting to access Jeju Island through Pyeongtaek Port, and we are receiving constant inquiries asking to make advance reservations in preparation for peak season."

He continued, "We are making every effort to develop various products such as fireworks displays on deck and provide convenience to offer higher quality service to our passengers."

Fares offer 10% discounts for residents of Gyeonggi Province and Jeju Island, Asan, Cheonan, and Dangjin in South Chungcheong Province, as well as groups of 20 or more people. Middle and high school students, seniors, and persons with disabilities (grades 4-6) receive 20% discounts respectively. Package tours offering 2-night, 3-day courses to visit Hallasan Mountain and the Olle Trail are operated at 99,000 won, with various other discount benefits available as well.

The Cordelia can accommodate 750 passengers and 193 vehicles and operates three times weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, departing Pyeongtaek Port at 7 p.m. and arriving in Jeju the following morning at 8:30 a.m.