New Camellia Scenic Bath Guide: Operating Hours and Ocean View Bath Reviews

🌊 Hot spring bathing on the sea, a special healing experience unique to the New Camellia

One of the excitements of a trip to Japan is likely soaking in hot springs. But did you know that you can experience that pleasure right from the moment you board the ship? The New Camellia Observation Bath is one of the most beloved spaces for travelers aboard this massive vessel connecting Busan and Fukuoka. We have compiled a guide to the New Camellia Observation Bath with the latest information for 2026, allowing you to wash away the day's fatigue while enjoying the atmosphere of the night sea, and start your day refreshed before disembarking at Hakata Port the next morning .

Entrance to the women's bath at the New Camellia observation bath. A red noren and a sign displaying operating hours: 05:30–07:00, 11:30–16:00, and 19:00–23:00.

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1. New Camellia Boat Observation Bath Operating Hours and Location

The New Camellia's observation bathis located near the central information desk on the 3rd deck, where the ship's facilities are concentrated. It is very easy to find as there is a sign indicating "Large Bath" right from the lobby.

  • Evening operating hours: Open from immediately after boarding (19:30) until lights are turned off at 11:00 PM (23:00). To enjoy a relaxing bath while admiring the night view of Busan Port, it is recommended to visit with plenty of time before the lights are turned off.
  • Morning Operating Hours: We reopen the following morning immediately after waking up (05:30–07:00) until disembarkation. This is the optimal time to wash up and get in shape before entering Japan.
  • Operating hours from Hakata: 11:30~16:00
  • Usage Fee: This is an open facility that any New Camellia passenger can use for free without any additional cost.
Shower facilities inside the observation bath. The interior is neat and tidy, with individual partitions, mirrors, showerheads, and basins arranged, and cleaning supplies such as soap placed on the wall.

2. Items to bring and etiquette for a pleasant experience

the New Camellia observation deckis a public facility, there are items you need to prepare in advance and manners you need to observe.

  • Essential Items: Towels are not provided in the observation bath, so you must bring your own from your room. It is also recommended to bring your own toiletries, such as shampoo, conditioner, and facial cleanser, in addition to soap. If you are upgraded to First Class or higher, you may use the towels provided in your room; however, if you have booked a Second Class (Economy or Bed Room), you must purchase them at a convenience store or bring them with you in advance.
  • Manners Before Entering the Bath: It is basic etiquette to wash your body thoroughly in the shower before entering the bath. Please refrain from putting towels in the bath or playing in the water, and please return used chairs and basins to their proper places.
  • Safety Caution: When the vessel is in operation, the water inside the bath may slosh due to the waves, so you must be extra careful not to slip when moving.
The interior of the New Camellia's large bath, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with ocean views. It is equipped with both hot and cold baths, designed so that visitors can enjoy a hot spring bath while gazing at the horizon outside the window.

3. Editor's Recommendation: Romance enjoyed while gazing at the night sea

the New Camellia's main bathlies in the 'view' unfolding outside the window. In particular, enjoying a bath while watching the dazzling lights as the ship passes the Busan Harbor Bridge or the waves gently rippling under the dark night sky is a privilege unique to ship travelers that you can never experience on an airplane. After briefly escaping the cramped cabin space and warming up in the spacious bath, you will be able to fall into a much deeper and more comfortable sleep.

Here is a great tip suggested by Travel Wing! As soon as you unpack your bags after boarding, head straight the New Camellia's observation bath. The perfect itinerary to enjoy the New Camellia to the fullest is to finish a relaxing bath before it gets crowded, then head out to the deck in a refreshed state to admire the night view.

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