Yacht Tallae: Depart from The Bay 101 and Face Gwangan Bridge

Why The Bay 101 Pier Is the Starting Point for a Haeundae Night View Route

Yacht Tale's ticket office is located at The Bay 101, 52 Dongbaek-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan. Opened in 2014, The Bay 101 is a cultural and leisure complex situated on the waterfront between Dongbaekseom and Marine City. From land, it offers a good view of Marine City's high-rise buildings, while from the sea, it provides a favorable vantage point toward Gwangan Bridge.

Official information introduces this as a Busan yacht tour departing from The Bay 101. According to the sailing description featured in a policy news article by the Korea Tourism Organization, the route departs near Dongbaekseom, travels toward Gwangalli Beach, and then returns to Marine City. The actual route may vary depending on sea and weather conditions.

Choosing Between Public Tours in the 20,000–40,000 Won Range and Private Charters

Rather than a single admission ticket, fares are applied according to the boarding product. Based on information from the Korea Tourism Organization, public tours cost 20,000–40,000 won per person depending on weekdays or weekends and daytime or nighttime departures. The official English reservation page lists public tour prices from US$15.94. Since the final payment may vary by date and departure, check the sales page for the selected time or call to confirm the final price before booking.

The official website distinguishes between yacht tours shared with other passengers and private tours in which an entire boat is chartered. Public tours are suitable for solo travelers or small groups, while those wishing to adjust the schedule, route, or event arrangements should inquire about private products. Infants under 24 months are listed as riding free, but it is safest to reconfirm age-specific conditions during the reservation process.

Check Seat Availability Before Focusing on the 09:00–22:00 Operating Hours

The operating hours listed by the Korea Tourism Organization are 09:00–22:00 daily, with departures generally scheduled at the top of each hour, although the timetable may vary by day. The seller's information lists the hours as 10:00–22:00 daily, open year-round, so departure times are not fixed for every sailing. Since sunset times change considerably by season, anyone wanting a sunset or nighttime ride should first check the actual departure time for the desired date.

Making a reservation does not end with the purchase. The official reservation instructions state that customers should confirm availability by phone or KakaoTalk before payment, enter the boarding date and time, and then receive a confirmation message. Passengers must arrive at the ticket office at least 30 minutes before departure. The instructions also state that boarding is not permitted and refunds are difficult without one of the following: the original identification document, a copy, or a photo of it.

• Inquiries and reservations: 1599-1789
• Official website: https://www.yachttale.com/
• Required arrival time: 30 minutes before departure
• Required item: Identification document or a photo/copy of a passport

One Hour at Sea as Gwangan Bridge Draws Nearer, Plus Differences in Boat Size

The Korea Tourism Organization's policy news article introduces the general Haeundae yacht tour route as lasting about one hour and describes the usual maximum capacity of a public tour as 20 passengers. Yacht Tale's current fleet information lists the 36-passenger Bali 45, the 30-passenger Bali 42 and Bali 40, the 11-passenger Dufour 43, and a 10-passenger party boat, so the actual assigned vessel and passenger capacity may vary by reservation product.

The Bali 45 is described as a 45-foot catamaran built in 2020, the Bali 42 as a 42-foot catamaran built in 2020, and the Bali 40 as a 40-foot catamaran built in 2023. According to the operator, a catamaran has two hulls and therefore tends to offer more space. A separate Dufour 43 product, a 43-foot monohull built in 2024, is offered for small private events.

Daytime Polaroids and Nighttime Fireworks, but Bring Your Own Motion-Sickness Medicine

The official website lists water and refreshments, raincoats in wet weather, daytime Polaroid photos, and a nighttime fireworks experience among its services. However, this does not mean that the same events take place on every sailing or in all weather conditions. If fireworks or photography are the main purpose of your booking, check during the reservation process whether they are included in the product for that date.

The seller's usage information states that motion-sickness medicine is not provided at the ticket office or inside the yacht due to changes related to pharmaceutical regulations. People sensitive to waves and wind should prepare suitable motion-sickness precautions before departure. The schedule or route may change due to worsening weather, and advance confirmation of availability is essential even for products available on the day.

A Two- to Three-Hour Evening Itinerary Linking Dongbaekseom and Marine City

Dongbaekseom and the Marine City coastal promenade are easy to combine before or after boarding. Since The Bay 101 is located between Dongbaekseom and Marine City, you can view the coast around Dongbaekseom and Marine City's buildings from land before departure, then compare them with the scenery seen from the sea. The Korea Tourism Organization explains that the coastal promenade near the Marine City breakwater is a section where the sea and high-rise buildings can be viewed side by side.

If considering a Saturday night sailing, check the latest performance times for the Gwangalli M Drone Light Show separately. The 2022 timetable published in the policy news article listed performances at 20:00 and 22:00 from March to September, and at 19:00 and 21:00 from October to February, but the schedule may change. Yacht Tale does not guarantee views of the drone show, so anyone hoping to see it should compare the departure time and route with the performance announcement.

The Final Leg from Haeundae Station Exit 7 to The Bay 101

Although it is easiest to use Haeundae Station on Busan Metro Line 2 as a public transportation reference point, the ticket office is not directly in front of the station; it is inside The Bay 101 at 52 Dongbaek-ro. If you have luggage or the requirement to arrive 30 minutes before departure is tight, specifying “The Bay 101 Yacht Tour Ticket Office” as the destination for a taxi can reduce the chance of mistakes.

The seller's information indicates that parking is available and free, but The Bay 101's parking policy and congestion may vary depending on facility operations. Drivers should ask about the parking registration procedure and the conditions for free parking when making a reservation. The official page does not confirm whether boarding assistance for wheelchairs and strollers or on-site foreign-language guidance is always available, so advance inquiries at 1599-1789 are necessary if needed.