Mystic Jewel – Fukuoka, Busan & Jeju

About this cruise

You sail from Shanghai on August 14, 2026 and spend 9 nights visiting Jeju Island, Busan and Hakata (Fukuoka). It's a well-tested route and there's a reason people keep booking it. That gives you 3 days in port and 3 at sea, enough of each to find a rhythm. Karaoke bars, hot springs, and temples draped in moss. East Asia does culture and chaos in equal measure. Most ports give you about 11 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, MSC Bellissima takes the food seriously, with 9 restaurants to choose from. 3 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Shanghai has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. It's peak season, so the weather is at its best and the ship will be full. That's part of the fun. You'll probably start planning the next one before this one's even over.