PHNOM PENH
The best of the capital.
The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours in Phnom Penh, with prices, durations and the operator behind each. The standouts most visitors book, and what to expect once you turn up.
Phnom Penh sunset river cruise with tuk-tuk pickup, unlimited beer and soft drinks, BBQ buffet, and views of Mekong, Tonle Sap, Diamond Island.
Most Popular“Lovely food and unlimited beer with very attentive staff”
Relaxing Phnom Penh sunset cruise with an English guide, city river views, unlimited beer/soft drinks (option), and a fresh fruit platter.
“highly recommended - I'd even consider doing this again during our stay. Great value for money”
Sunset cruise in Phnom Penh with hotel pickup, English guide, fruit platter, and unlimited beer and soft drinks on the Mekong-Tonle Sap rivers.
“I did this cruise on my last evening and really enjoyed it. The views as the sun set were impressive and you get to see more of the surrounding area. The crew were very generous and attentive with the free beer and soft drinks and also provided fresh fruit platters. It is really good value…”
A 2-hour Phnom Penh sunset cruise with live Khmer music, skyline views, and optional BBQ dinner with pickup and a welcome cocktail.
“Went on the 7pm cruise. We were the only two people on the boat. Staff were friendly but felt weird. There is not much of a view after sunset. Food felt dodgy and needed up with gastro. Wouldn’t recommend.”
Phnom Penh Mekong sunset or city-lights dinner cruise with live Khmer music, all-you-can-eat dinner, and a welcome cocktail for about $9.
“Great trip. We experienced a beautiful sunset and the Khmer life music was also very nice. Even a free cocktail and some snacks/fruits included. Totally worth its price!”
80-minute Kanika Boat sunset cruise in Phnom Penh down Tonle Sap and Mekong, with drinks and fusion tapas for $8.
“Fantastic views, lovely food and drink and a great way to end the day !”
90-minute Phnom Penh Mekong sunset cruise with skyline views, relaxed music, and BBQ or unlimited cold beers and soft drinks.
“The boat was a little worse for wear and could do with a little TLC. The walkway to the boat has lose paving stones at the entrance. On board the tables are adequate, the food was good. The cruise takes you a little way out on the Mekong and along the river from Tonle Sap.…”
A half-day Mekong cruise to Silk Island for weaving, farm visits, a school stop, tuk-tuk village rides, plus unlimited beer and fruit.
“The tour guide and the people on the boat were so friendly and helpful as they served us drinks both before and after the island, and served us freshly cut fruit on our return back (which was delicious and a highlight of the trip). The tour alloRead more”
Phnom Penh sunset Mekong cruise from Koh Pich with free-flow beer and soft drinks, plus BBQ and fruit if you pick the full option.
“The cruise started right on time. They served us free drinks and beer. There was free dinner including chicken , chips , fried rice , vegetables , skewers. There was nice music on board and a fantastic view of all the 4 rivers. We enjoyed the evening.”
Wooden-boat Mekong sunset cruise in Phnom Penh with free-flow beer and soft drinks plus fruit, lasting about 1.5 hours.
“Beautiful on the water.”
Phnom Penh sunset cruise for $9 with unlimited beers, soft drinks, BBQ buffet, and hotel tuk-tuk pickup. Calm river views and value.
“Really lovely activity and a great way to see the sights”
Phnom Penh sunset bike and boat tour with Mekong Island ferry, pagodas, silk weaving, and a river cruise with drinks and canapés.
“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…”
A sunset Mekong cruise from Phnom Penh with free-flow beer, soft drinks, and a fruit platter plus a tuk-tuk tour of Silk Island.
“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.”
Phnom Penh Mekong sunset cruise with an English guide. See Royal Palace from the water, Diamond Island, Silk Island, and river life.
“Vraiment génial! Équipe sympa, agréable et arrangeante. Différentes formules au choix, Je recommande!!!”
One-way Tonle Sap cruise plus air-conditioned land transfer between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, with BBQ lunch, drinks, and real river life.
“Tolle Tour, der Torverlauf hätte vielleicht vom Guide am Anfang noch etwas besser erklärt werden können. Ansonsten hat alles gepasst”
The Royal Palace and the riverfront, the Mekong at dusk, the markets and the food lanes, and the history every visitor comes to understand.
