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Sunset Cruise Unlimited BBQ Buffet, Cold Beers, Soft Drinks*

★ 4.4 · 102 reviews 1h 30m From $7 Operated by Mekong Magic Cruises · Bookable on GetYourGuide
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Phnom Penh looks best from the water, when the sun drops behind the skyline and the city begins to glow. This 90-minute Mekong cruise carries you past the Royal Palace, riverside homes, fishing boats, and the meeting waters of the Mekong, Tonle Sap, and Four Faces rivers.

I like the easy hotel pickup and the choice of packages. I also like the relaxed pace, gentle music, cooling breeze, and attentive drink service, with staff such as Hannah and Bamboo keeping tables supplied. The main drawback is that the boat and dock can feel basic, and the sunset depends entirely on the weather.

Key points to know before booking

Sunset Cruise Unlimited BBQ Buffet, Cold Beers, Soft Drinks<em> – Key points to know before booking’ /></p> <ul> <li><strong>The sunset view is the main event:</strong> You get a fresh angle on Phnom Penh, with the skyline changing from daylight to city lights.</li> <li><strong>Three packages keep the price flexible:</strong> Choose cruise only, unlimited beer and soft drinks, or the Gold package with unlimited BBQ and fruit.</li> <li><strong>Hotel pickup is included:</strong> A tuk-tuk collects you between 4:15 and 4:30 pm from hotels within 4 km of the dock.</li> <li><strong>The food is better value in the Gold package:</strong> Chicken wings, curry, and other BBQ items have been well received, with vegetarian food available by request.</li> <li><strong>Expect a simple boat, not a luxury vessel:</strong> Seating is comfortable, but some areas may need more cleaning and maintenance.</li> <li><strong>Arrange your own way back:</strong> Hotel pickup is included, but hotel drop-off is not.</li> </ul> <h2>Why this cruise works so well at sunset</h2> <p><img width="820" height="537" decoding="async" src=