Phnom Penh · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
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Where the Tonle Sap meets the Mekong, the water is the best seat in the city. These 15 cruises and boat tours are the standouts: sunset sailings with dinner and drinks, quiet daytime trips past the stilted villages, private charters for a small group. Prices, lengths and what is on board are all set out below.
A 90-minute Phnom Penh sunset cruise with tuk-tuk pickup, unlimited beer and BBQ buffet options, and big river views from Tonle Sap and the Mekong.
“Such a beautiful atmosphere and great value for money”
A 90-minute Phnom Penh sunset cruise with English commentary, unlimited beer and soft drinks, plus a fresh fruit platter on the Mekong.
“highly recommended - I'd even consider doing this again during our stay. Great value for money”
Phnom Penh sunset cruise with unlimited beer and soft drinks, fruit platter, and an English guide. Hotel pickup, 90 minutes on the rivers.
“Great experience! Nice views, good bear and fruits. Soda and soft drinks. We enjoyed the trip. Inkl. Pickup at the hotel.”
Phnom Penh sunset cruise with live Khmer music, river views past the Royal Palace, optional BBQ dinner, and one-way free pickup.
“This is a must! Cambo Sunnset Cruise was a beautiful experience and the staff were even more so. The sunset cruise allowed us to witness Phnom Penh in its full glory while enjoying a live traditional band. Would happily do it again!”
Two-hour Mekong dinner cruise in Phnom Penh with live Khmer music, fresh made-to-order food, and sunset or city-lights views from $9.
“It was lovely, interesting and just a nicely different evening. Eating a delicious meal on a boat with local music playing in the background, what is not to like? The staff were fun and easy going, we would definitely recommend the evening”
Sunset Mekong cruise in Phnom Penh with BBQ buffet, cold beers, and city skyline views. 90 minutes with pickup and great value.
“We had a wonderful time doing the cruise, the staff was very kind to us, and the food really good ! Strongly recommend it !”
Four-hour Mekong Silk Island cruise from Phnom Penh with tuk-tuk village stops, silk weaving, and unlimited beer plus fruit.
“Great tour on the Mekong river. Our guide was very helpful and knowledgeable. We had a nice time on the island, meeting the locals and learning more about how silk is made.”
A low-cost Phnom Penh sunset cruise from Koh Pich with river views, free-flow drinks, and BBQ options that keep the night easy and fun.
“This was an excellent cruise. Picked up by tuk tuk arrived at the boat greeted very nicely and then the unlimited beer constantly glass was filled without having to leave your seat. Unlimited food was also great. We looked at many other sunset cruises to go on but this one was far far better value with what is offered. Once the sun went down the cities lights were spectacular. All the staff we so friendly and nice. Thank you”
Phnom Penh Mekong sunset cruise on a wooden boat with tuk-tuk pickup, free-flow beer and soft drinks, and city views.
“Basic drinks only - beer, water, and a few soft drinks - don’t expect mocktails, cocktails, juice or anything more premium like that. Sunset was beautiful. The tour guide speaks the first half then you have the quiet and some music to enjoy the sunset. I personally would have preferred if it was more peaceful and quiet but it was still enjoyable and beautiful!”
A cheap Phnom Penh sunset river cruise with tuk-tuk pickup, unlimited beers and soft drinks, and a simple onboard BBQ buffet.
“The cruise was pretty and the sunset was too. But its worth the cheapest ticket in my opinion and thats it. Paid for the free flowing drinks and dinner but unfortunately the dinner was cold when we were able to eat as it wasnt kept cold. Not much of a variety and not good for people who have a gluten allergy. For the drinks, if you like free flowing beers its perfect!! But if you don’t it’a not worth the premium ticket it my opinion. A once and done experience :) overall I wouldn’t do it again but the staff were lovely!”
Phnom Penh bike and sunset boat tour to Mekong Island and Tonle Sap, with e-bikes, ferry crossing, silk weaving, and drinks.
“The tour gives a very nice insight into life on the small island. The tour is completed by the ferry crossing and the return journey on a private ship. I was particularly impressed by the visit to the small silk production. However, one suspects how life will change here if the bridge is built at some point.”
Sunset cruise on the Mekong in Phnom Penh with free-flow beer, soft drinks, and a fresh fruit platter plus Silk Island culture stops.
“The sun set cruise was a delightful ride. The tour guide was informative about the history of the bridges, rivers, and surrounding buildings with a slight humor. It was a nice surprise to have a Khmer dance 3 songs while taking in the views. I highly recommend this cruise.”
Sunset Mekong cruise from Phnom Penh with an English-speaking guide, Royal Palace river views, Diamond Island, and Silk Island tuk-tuk stops.
“Vraiment génial! Équipe sympa, agréable et arrangeante. Différentes formules au choix, Je recommande!!!”
One-way Tonle Sap river cruise plus air-conditioned minivan ride between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, with BBQ lunch and local guide.
“Leuke manier om van Siem Reap naar Phnong Phen te gaan. Vooral het varen was erg leuk. Aan boord kregen we een fantastische bbq lunch die ter plekke klaar werd gemaakt. De gids, Sameth, was erg plezierig. Hij sprak erg goed Engels en wist veel te vertellen. Ook de stop bij de trmpel was interessant.”
One-way Mekong cruise plus minivan ride between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, with hotel pickup, onboard lunch, and Tonle Sap Lake views.
“The crew of the Queen Tara ship were super friendly and lunch was delicious but this was an overall disappointing experience. For a river experience, instead book a sunset cruise in Phnom Penh on the same ship the river views quickly Read more”
