6.6 hours ashore on average
Ships typically dock in Karatsu for around 6.6 hours. That's enough time for a full island tour, a beach day, or a combination of shorter experiences.
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When to Visit Karatsu
Cruise season patterns based on scheduled ship visits and passenger volumes
Spring Season
Mar – May
4,480 estimated passengers across 20 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Autumn Season
Sep – Nov
3,584 estimated passengers across 16 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Ships Arriving Soon
Next scheduled visits to Karatsu
Tue 29 Sep
Star Seeker
Windstar Cruises Cruises
12:00 – 18:00
Tue 13 Oct
Star Seeker
Windstar Cruises Cruises
08:00 – 16:00
Mon 19 Oct
Star Seeker
Windstar Cruises Cruises
12:00 – 18:00
Why Book with Blue Seas Tours?
1% Commission
The lowest in the industry. Other platforms charge 20–30%. We charge 1%.
Money Stays Local
99% goes directly to the local operator. Plus 25% of our profits fund island farming through Ground Swell.
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