Vladivostok - Donghae
Ferry to South Korea
Vladivostok - Donghae
Ferry to South Korea
See ferry fares and operators from all over the world in one spot, and find the sailing that fits your trip. Booking early is usually the surest way to get a good price and plenty of choice.
Discounts are available with Direct Ferries all year round. If a senior discount applies to your crossing, it's applied for you automatically once the right age bracket is selected in the passenger options.
Students and recent graduates can claim a 5% saving. Register with our partner Student Beans to verify eligibility, then apply your discount code at checkout.
Resident discounts also apply to a number of Spanish and Italian routes — pick the "Residents" option during search and the fare adjusts automatically. Be ready to show proof of address, such as an ID card or residency certificate, at check-in.
Requirements for travel documents change from route to route, so check what's needed ahead of time. A valid passport is usually required for Vladivostok to Donghae travel, plus any visa or national ID relevant to your nationality. Since the rules depend on your citizenship and destination, our Check-in, Travel Documents & Tickets guide is the place to check for the latest guidance and avoid delays at check-in.
To book, just add your departure port, arrival port and preferred date, and you'll see every fare and sailing on offer. You can also compare alternative routes and times to find your best match.
Look out for early-bird pricing and flexible ticket options, such as upgrades or flexi-fares that let you make changes down the line. Entering accurate details — passenger count, vehicle specs and so on — keeps the process running smoothly.
As soon as your booking is confirmed, a confirmation email will land in your inbox. What happens next with your boarding pass depends on the operator you've booked.
Some operators issue boarding passes right away, while others need you to check in at the port itself. Where it's supported, the Direct Ferries app lets you check in online in advance.
You'll usually find ticket desks close to the ferry terminal. Giving yourself a little extra time before departure means you can collect tickets and check in without any stress.
Bring your confirmation email and valid photo ID, such as a passport or identity card, to check in. Pet owners should have vaccination and insurance documents on hand, and anyone with a resident discount should carry proof of address.
There are a few reasons departures from Vladivostok to Donghae might not show for your chosen date — a schedule change, sold-out sailings, or a seasonal lull are the most likely. Try another date or check alternative routes through our Route & Port finder.
Booking your Vladivostok to Donghae ferry well ahead of time generally works in your favour — you'll usually find better fares and a wider choice of departures and cabins.
A few weeks ahead is usually enough notice to catch the best offers, though fares can still fluctuate with the season and remaining space.
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The city of Donghae in the north-east of South Korea is a small settlement that stretches for 6-miles along the Sea of Japan coastline. This mountainous region, once a thriving industrial trade route, is now a renowned fishing community with local restaurants specialising in serving locally-sourced seafood dishes. Mukho Port, found in the north of the city, also hosts the largest squid market on the eastern coast, an event that attracts merchants and connoisseurs from across the country. Mukho Port is home to the ferry terminal of Donghae too. It sits in the shadow of the Mukho Lighthouse, a tourist hotspot built high upon the slopes of the nearby Mount Dongmun that commands spectacular views over the harbour and into the open Pacific. The lighthouse is also surrounded by a tranquil park brimming with native Forsythia blooms – the perfect spot for a summer picnic in the embrace of the refreshing sea breeze. Although the passenger terminal is small and offers little in the way of facilities, it is well serviced by a number of transport links. A number of bus and coach stops can be found on the Ilchul-Ro road that runs adjacent to the harbour, taking passengers to and from the city centre. The Donghae railway station is just a short walk from the terminal too. Trains leaving from the station follow the Yeongdong line across the province of North Gyeongsang, a route that feeds into other lines venturing westwards towards the capital city of Seoul. Only one ferry currently operates from the port in Donghae. A DBS Cruise Ferry leaves the port once a week, heading northwards on the day-long voyage across the Pacific to the major port city of Vladivostok at the foot of Russia.
