Samhakdo Cruise (삼학도크루즈)

– Homepage
www.samhakdo-cruise.co.kr/main/main.html

Samhakdo Cruise offers sightseeing cruises around the major attractions of Mokpo on the sea. During the day, they operate the Seascape City Tour, and in the evening, they offer Sunset and Fireworks Tours. Departing from the old coastal pier of Samhakdo Island, the cruise passes by Mokpo Maritime Cable Car Tower, Mokpodaegyo Bridge, and the Dancing Ocean Fountain before returning to the departure point. There are also many food stalls gathered around the pier area, providing ample enjoyment for visitors.

– Address : 104 Samhak-ro 92beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
+82-61-245-3222

– Parking
Available

– Day Off
[Seascape city tour] N/A (Open all year round)
[Sunset tour] Fridays, Saturdays, Holidays
[Fireworks tour] Sunday-Thursday

– Operating Hours
First sail 11:00, Second sail 14:00, Third sail 16:00, Fourth sail 19:30

– Restrooms
Available

– Facility Utilization Fees
[Seascape city tour] Adults 20,000 won / Children 12,000 won

[Sunset tour] Adults 20,000 won / Children 12,000 won

[Fireworks tour] Adults 33,000 won / Children 20,000 won

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Samhakdo Island (삼학도)

– Homepage
mokpo.go.kr

– Tel
+82-61-270-3684

Samhakdo Island is a small island off the coast of Mokpo that has been incorporated into the mainland due to silt accumulation. The island is now home to many family-fun attractions like the Marine Science Museum, a mini golf course, and a yatching marina. The walkway around the park also offers beautiful views of Mokpo by night.

⊙ Mokpo Food Gallery Haegwan 1897 (해관1897)

Mokpo Food Gallery Haegwan 1897 is a cultural space featuring a café and other facilities in two renovated old customs warehouses in Mokpo. The site consists of a larger warehouse, smaller warehouse, and outdoor space.

⊙ Seonyuhwa-gil [Korea Quality]선유화길[한국관광 품질인증]

– Tel
+82-10-3111-1182

Seonyuhwa-gil in Mokpo, Jeollanam-do, is a hanok stay that has harmonized tradition and convenience through a modern renovation of an old hanok. Transportation links are good, with Mokpo Ferry Terminal and Mokpo Station both 5-10 minutes’ walk away. Must-see Mokpo destinations such as the Modern History Museum, Mokpojin History Park, and Yudalsan Mountain, are also nearby.

⊙ Estacion 1913 (에스타시옹1913)

– Homepage
https://hotelmokpo.com/bbs/content.php?co_id=p0203

– Tel
+82-61-242-1913

Mokpo Estacion 1913 is a foreigner-only guesthouse in Mokpo, Jeollanam-do – a striking, dark blue two-storey building with white windows. Transport connections are good, with Mokpo Station and Mokpo Coastal Passenger Terminal both nearby. There are three guestrooms: a western-style bedroom, a Korean-style ondol room, and a dormitory. All rooms have their own bathroom; the kitchen is shared. A free breakfast and luggage storage are provided. Mokpo Port, Mokpo Modern History Museum, and Yeonhee’s Supermarket are all a 10-minute walk away.

⊙ Namdo Arirang (남도아리랑)

This restaurant can be recommended to those who try skate for the first time, for the skate served in this restaurant is not as much fermented as the ones served in other restaurants. Its signature menu is the “Mokpoguhap” (nine Mokpo seafood combo), which includes the hongeosamhap and a variety of other seafood. Another popular set menu is the “Hongeo Ilpumsang” (premium skate set menu), a sumptuous table featuring dishes made with skate. Don’t miss the hongeoaeguk (fermented skate liver soup).

⊙ Mok-po Marinabay Hotel (목포 마리나베이호텔)

– Homepage
http://marinabayhotel.co.kr

– Tel
+82-61-247-9900

Mokpo Marina Bay Hotel is located in Mokpo Port, from where you can see the blue sea, Yacht Marina Port, and the beautiful scenery of Mokpo’s famous Samhakdo Island. All the rooms have peaceful and relaxing sea views. The hotel is within easy reach of many local attractions, for example Yudal Mountain, Nakjodae Pavilion (a great sunrise viewing spot), and Yudal Amusement Park (a popular spot for lovers). The famous Gatbawi Buddha carving, Peace Park and Mokpo’s Dancing Sea Fountain are also close by.

⊙ Mokpo Ramyeon Hongeo Ramyeon (목포라면 홍어라면)

This restaurant offers interestingly new ways to enjoy skate. Its signature menu, hongeoramyeon (skate ramyeon), is not simply a ramyeon with skate added. It is cooked with a deep and intense soup made from the restaurant’s propriety seasoning. Other popular dishes include hongeojeon, hongeotwigim, and hongeosamhap made with properly fermented Korean hongeo.

⊙ Grassland Restaurant (초원음식점)

– Tel
+82-61-243-2234

Grassland Restaurant specializes in seafood dishes made with fresh cutlassfish and blue crabs caught near Mokpo. Their popular menu items include galchi jjim (steamed cutlassfish) seasoned with over 10 different sauces, and kkotgesal bibimbap (blue crab bibimbap), which features raw blue crab meat seasoned with chili pepper powder and mixed with rice. The bibimbap is served with seaweed sprinkled on top, and diners can mix the seasoned crab meat with the rice to enjoy. The meal also comes with nine side dishes.

⊙ Baekseong Restaurant (백성식당)

Baekseong Restaurant is a restaurant in Mokpo famous for its delicious traditional set menu, including white rice, soup, and several side dishes. Simply tell the staff the number of people in the party, and they will serve about 16 different side dishes along with white rice. The main menu is fish and soup. Fish dishes are made using fresh fish caught in Mokpo, varying from season to season. Spicy marinated crab is served as a side dish to go with rice, and it’s a delight for the palate. It gained more fame after appearing on the TV show “I Live Alone (2013~)” when comedian Park Na-rae visited the place. It is also worth noting that the food in Jeollanam-do is seasoned with salty seafood and has a rich taste of Korea, which is worth trying.

Samhakdo Cruise (삼학도크루즈)