Finding superyacht roles in Busan

Airport bus, entry papers and the K-ETA exemption for crew arriving in Busan, with pay figures by yacht size.

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Arriving

What to do in your first week

Fly into Gimhae International Airport

A limousine bus runs from the airport to Haeundae. It stops at the Yachting Center and at the Dongbaekseom entrance (Korea Airports Corporation).

FareKRW 9,500, credit card only

Pick-upPlatform 3, floor 1, at the international and domestic terminals

TimesFirst bus 7:10 am, last bus 9:40 pm, about every 60 minutes

Airport phone1661-2626

Before you arrive

Helpful tips before you arrive in Busan

Night sailingYachts are not permitted to sail in South Korean waters at night. (Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association guide, 2026.)

Marina closureThe Suyeong Bay Yacht Stadium is officially closed ahead of redevelopment. Construction is due to start at the end of 2026. (KNN, 4 November 2026.)

SeasonA Busan charter itinerary gives April through October as the charter season. (Asia Global Yachting.)

SuperyachtsA Busan charter page says Busan New Port Marina accommodates larger motor yachts and superyachts. (Asia Global Yachting.)

Visas

K-ETA exemption

The Ministry of Justice decided to extend the K-ETA temporary exemption to 31 December 2026 for the countries and regions currently exempt (notice on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs site, 5 January 2026). Check the rules for your passport.

Documents

Papers for a yacht

Immigration asks for an arrival and departure report, a crew list, a passenger list, and passports and visas. Customs asks for an arrival report, a ship's stores list and a crew's effects list. (Ministry of Justice notice, 2022.)

Pay

Crew pay by yacht size

Role	45 to 50 m	70 m and over
Captain	EUR 9,000 to 12,000	EUR 15,000+
First Officer	EUR 4,500 to 6,000	EUR 7,000+
Chief Engineer	EUR 7,000 to 9,500	EUR 8,500+
Chef	EUR 5,500 to 6,500	EUR 8,000+
Bosun / 2nd Mate	EUR 3,200 to 4,000	EUR 5,000+
Chief Stew / Purser	EUR 2,800 to 4,000	EUR 3,000+
Deckhand	EUR 2,800 to 3,500	EUR 3,000+
Stew	EUR 2,200 to 2,500	EUR 2,200 to 2,500

UKSA salary guide 2025, in EUR. The guide does not state the pay period and is not specific to Busan.

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