River Cruises

Short river cruises and sunset cruises along the Phnom Penh riverfront are easy to arrange and offer an interesting view of the city. A cruise typically takes about 1 - 2 hours and runs up the Tonle Sap River along the central riverfront area providing a picturesque view of the  Royal Palace, National Museum, parks and Phnom Penh skyline, and then across the Tonle Sap and up the Mekong River to view floating fishing villages. (Photography note: Best lighting in the early morning as the low eastern sun illuminates the front of the Royal Palace.)

Tourist boats of varying size and quality wait along the riverfront, usually between Street 144 and Street 130, and at the Passenger Port near Street 104. Just look for the cluster of boats and advertising placards. From about 4PM-5:30PM you can get a sunset cruise for $4-$5/person on a shared tour boat. If you want a private boat, or arrive anytime other than the sunset hours, boats run about for $10-$15/hour for a whole boat and offers a standard tour itinerary. Bring your friends and split the price. Prices go up for larger boats.

Kanika A unique catamaran - spacious, modern, fully outfitted. Docked at the Passenger Port. Private parties, dinner cruises, charter. Proceeds go to the Seametrey NGO projects.
Tel: 012-848802.

Experience Mekong Boat offers single/multi-day trips for individuals and groups. General touring and cultural trips on the Mekong or Tonle Sap to see daily life - stilted and floating villages, boat building, life on the river...
Tel: 012-432456