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Where does Island Sky dock in Ulsan (Korea)?

On the cruise line’s itinerary for Sun, 2 May 2027, Sun, 23 May 2027, Mon, 7 Jun 2027, Tue, 15 Jun 2027, Sat, 8 Apr 2028; no times published yet.

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The short answer

Island Sky is on the cruise line’s itinerary for 2 May, 23 May, 7 Jun, 15 Jun, 8 Apr; neither the line nor the port has published times; the berth is listed as Ulsan Main Port, cargo berth (not confirmed).

In portSun, 2 May 2027times not yet published
BerthUlsan Main Port, cargo berth (not confirmed)Open in Google Maps →

Ulsan (Korea) in one glance

Bulguksa, Gyeongju

Bulguksa

The head temple of Silla Buddhism on the slopes of Tohamsan, a World Heritage site with Seokguram grotto above it.about 3h · Taxi ~55 min each way, 35.4 km; ₩31,000–40,000 each way on the meter, our estimateDaereungwon and Cheonmachong, Gyeongju

Daereungwon and Cheonmachong

Some twenty great grass-covered royal tombs of Silla in the middle of Gyeongju.about 3.5h · Taxi ~70 min each way, 49.9 km; ₩43,000–55,000 each way on the meter, our estimateCheomseongdae, Gyeongju

Cheomseongdae

The stone observatory of the 7th century, a bottle-shaped tower of granite in the open fields beside the tombs.about 3h · Taxi ~65 min each way from the port; about 15 min on foot from Daereungwon, our estimate
Off the ship and back

The berth, the way into town and back in Ulsan (Korea)

Ulsan (Korea): the port's timed days

Each day, with the call it needs

No listed call has published times, so nothing here is cut to a date. Each day says the call length it needs.

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Taehwagang bamboo forest, Ulsan

Needs a 5.5-hour callabout 3.5h

The bamboo forest and Daewangam Park

A short call, or a morning when the line’s Gyeongju coach is not for you

  1. 0:00Taxi booked through the ship to the Taehwagang National Garden (~20 min)
  2. 0:20Simnidaebat, the bamboo forest along the river
  3. 1:30Taxi to Daewangam Park (~25 min, 16.7 km)
  4. 2:00The pine walk, the Daewangam rocks and the suspension bridge
  5. + 2 more stops on the full route

Three taxis of about ₩11,000–14,000, ₩18,000–23,000 and ₩10,000–13,000 on the meter, our estimates

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  1. 1Your ship → Taehwagang National Garden, Simnidaebatby taxiGoogle Maps gives no walking or driving directions in Korea: Kakao Map · Naver Map app
  2. 2Taehwagang National Garden, Simnidaebat → Daewangam Parkby taxiKakao Map · Naver Map app
  3. 3Daewangam Park → Back to the shipby taxiKakao Map · Naver Map app
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Bulguksa, Gyeongju

Needs a 7-hour callabout 5h

Bulguksa and the Gyeongju National Museum

A 7-hour call; the temple and the gold crowns

  1. 0:00Taxi to Bulguksa (~55 min, 35.4 km)
  2. 1:00Bulguksa: the stairways, the two pagodas and the halls
  3. 2:15Taxi to the Gyeongju National Museum (~25 min)
  4. 2:40Gold crowns and the Bell of King Seongdeok
  5. + 2 more stops on the full route

Costs about ₩31,000–40,000 out, ₩13,000 between, ₩43,000–55,000 back on the meter, our estimates

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  1. 1Your ship → Bulguksaby taxiKakao Map · Naver Map app
  2. 2Bulguksa → Gyeongju National Museumby taxiKakao Map · Naver Map app
  3. 3Gyeongju National Museum → Back to the shipby taxiKakao Map · Naver Map app
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Gyeongju in a day: Bulguksa, the museum, Daereungwon and Cheomseongdae, UlsanDaereungwon and Cheonmachong, GyeongjuHwangnidan-gil and Hwangnam-ppang, Gyeongju

Needs a 9.5-hour callabout 7.5h

Gyeongju in a day: Bulguksa, the museum, Daereungwon and Cheomseongdae

A full expedition day, if you skip the line’s coach

  1. 0:00Taxi to Bulguksa (~55 min)
  2. 1:00Bulguksa
  3. 2:15Taxi to the Gyeongju National Museum (~25 min)
  4. 2:45Gold crowns and the Bell of King Seongdeok
  5. + 6 more stops on the full route

Costs about ₩100,000–130,000 in taxis for the day on the meter, our estimate; a car and driver booked through the ship may be cheaper

Open in Google Maps, in 4 parts

  1. 1Your ship → Bulguksaby taxiKakao Map · Naver Map app
  2. 2Bulguksa → Gyeongju National Museumby taxiKakao Map · Naver Map app
  3. 3Gyeongju National Museum → Daereungwon and Cheonmachong → Hwangnidan-gil → Cheomseongdaeon footKakao Map · Naver Map app
  4. 4Cheomseongdae → Back to the shipby taxiKakao Map · Naver Map app
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Weather ashore · a usual May day in Ulsan (Korea)
24° / 13°C75° / 56°F

Average high and low for May — the rain-day plan if the day turns wet

A layer for the evening

The forecast for Sun 2 May appears here from Mon 26 Apr.

Normals 1991–2020: Korea Meteorological Administration, Ulsan station · The official figures →

Quick answers

Island Sky at Ulsan (Korea)

Where does Island Sky dock in Ulsan (Korea)?

Island Sky is on the cruise line’s itinerary for 2 May, 23 May, 7 Jun, 15 Jun, 8 Apr; neither the line nor the port has published times; the berth is listed as Ulsan Main Port, cargo berth (not confirmed). From the berth: Nothing worth walking to from a cargo quay, and leaving it on foot is not confirmed. Jangsaengpo’s whale village is 2.2 km by road.

When is Island Sky next in Ulsan (Korea)?

It is on the cruise line’s itinerary for Sun, 2 May 2027, Sun, 23 May 2027, Mon, 7 Jun 2027, Tue, 15 Jun 2027, Sat, 8 Apr 2028; neither the line nor the port has published times. Its recent call was on .

Checked · Researched, not yet visited · Takumi Yamada

Dates, times and berths from Cruise lines’ published itineraries (no official port list publishes Ulsan’s cruise calls) (as of 2026-11-13). Schedules change; your ship's daily programme has the final word.