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The 15 Boat Tours in Phnom Penh That Repay an Early Start

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The shortlist a friend already in Cambodia would send you: 15 boat tours in Phnom Penh that are worth the money, with what each costs and where they differ.

Phnom Penh: Sunset Cruise with Unlimited Beers & BBQ Buffet - The 4:15pm tuk-tuk pickup
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Phnom Penh: Sunset Cruise with Unlimited Beers & BBQ Buffet

1.Sunset Cruise with Unlimited Beers & BBQ Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 727 reviews · from $9Our pick

Settle into a relaxed 1.5-hour sunset cruise from Phnom Penh, with tuk-tuk pickup from hotels within 3 km of the dock. Watch stilt homes, fishing communities, the Royal Palace, Diamond Island Bridge, and the Tonle Sap-Mekong meeting point while enjoying unlimited beer, soft drinks, and an all-you-can-eat BBQ on the Golden Package.

“Had a lovely cruise along the Mekong. We got picked up in a Tuk Tuk from our hotel. We did the cruise only option then paid $6 each to add on the unlimited drinks option. Boat was smooth. Only downside is we had to make our own way back but we went elsewhere so this was irrelevant to us!”

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Phnom Penh: Sunset Cruise with Unlimited Beer &Fruit platter - From hotel pickup to the boat
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Phnom Penh: Sunset Cruise with Unlimited Beer &Fruit platter

2.Sunset Cruise with Unlimited Beer &Fruit platter

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 515 reviews · from $9

Spend 90 minutes on the Mekong, Tonle Sap and Bassac rivers, passing the Royal Palace, fishing boats, stilted homes and Diamond Island. An English-speaking guide explains the sights, while staff serve unlimited beer and soft drinks if selected. A fruit platter, sunset views, tuk-tuk pickup and music complete this easy evening outing.

“Booked on the same day. Guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Great activity for a great price.”

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Sunset Cruise with unlimited beer & soft drinks -English speaking guide on board - Meeting at Sisowath Quay at 5 pm
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Sunset Cruise with unlimited beer & soft drinks -English speaking guide on board

3.Sunset Cruise with unlimited beer & soft drinks -English speaking guide on board

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 419 reviews · from $16Top rated

Board near Sisowath Quay at 5 pm for a 90-minute cruise through the Mekong, Tonle Sap, and Four Faces Rivers. Your English-speaking guide points out bridges, Diamond Island, stilted homes, and a fishing village while staff serve unlimited beer and soft drinks. Hotel pickup is offered, but you arrange your own way back.

“Wonderful boat with free flowing beer, soft drinks and fruit platter. Commentary was very interesting and all the staff were friendly. Lasted approx 1hr 20mins. I would definitely recommend this company.”

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Sunset & Evening Dinner Cruise With One Way Free Pick Up - The first stretch past the Royal Palace
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Sunset & Evening Dinner Cruise With One Way Free Pick Up

4.Sunset & Evening Dinner Cruise With One Way Free Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 326 reviews · from $9

Spend about two hours on the Mekong, Tonle Sap, and Bassac rivers aboard Cambo Cruise. You’ll pass the Royal Palace, floating homes, and the lit Phnom Penh waterfront while local musicians play Khmer music. Choose a simple cruise, add an all-you-can-eat BBQ, and check whether pickup and a welcome cocktail are included in your package.

“The pickup service was really good, the response time was fast. Food and ambiance of the cruise were also awesome”

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Phnom Penh: Mekong Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music - Boarding near Kroeung Garden restaurant
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Phnom Penh: Mekong Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music

5.Mekong Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 261 reviews · 2 hours · from $9

Choose a 5 to 7pm sunset sailing or a 7 to 9pm city lights cruise with Cambo Cruise. You’ll pass the Royal Palace, floating villages, and Koh Norea Bridge while enjoying live Khmer music, a welcome cocktail, and an all-you-can-eat dinner if selected. Hotel pickup is available in central Phnom Penh.

“We loved this cruise. It was super relaxed and drinks and good were delicious. The live music was great! Our 3-year old was able to dance all evening. Long live Kampuchea!”

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Phnom Penh: Sunset Cruise on Kanika Boat - Leaving Phnom Penh behind from the deck
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Phnom Penh: Sunset Cruise on Kanika Boat

6.Sunset Cruise on Kanika Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 124 reviews · 1h 20m · from $8

You’ll spend 80 minutes aboard Kanika Boat, cruising from Phnom Penh along the Tonlé Sap and Mekong rivers as the skyline catches the last light. An onboard bar and restaurant serve cocktails, beer, wine, soft drinks, tapas, and French-Asian dishes. English, French, and Cambodian service is available, but there is no sightseeing commentary.

“Fantastic views, lovely food and drink and a great way to end the day !”

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 102 reviews · 1h 30m · from $7Best value

Settle aboard Mekong Magic Cruises for a 90-minute sunset ride past Phnom Penh’s Royal Palace, riverside homes, fishing boats, and city lights. Choose cruise only, unlimited beer and soft drinks, or the Gold package with an unlimited BBQ buffet and fruit. Hotel pickup is included within 4 km of the dock.

“The beer just kept flowing. The operators were very well organised. Food was good. Music was fun. Our attendant was there to fill our beer before our glass was even empty. Due to weather conditions, we did not see a spectacular sunset, we couldn't see the sun at all lol., however, the view of the city lights from the boat was amazing. Beer , food and view made this cruise well worth while!”

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Mekong Silk Island Cruise - Unlimited Beer, Soft Drinks & Fresh Fruit Platter - Setting off from Preah Sisowath Quay
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Mekong Silk Island Cruise – Unlimited Beer, Soft Drinks & Fresh Fruit Platter

8.Mekong Silk Island Cruise – Unlimited Beer, Soft Drinks & Fresh Fruit Platter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · from $35

Spend about four hours cruising from Phnom Penh to Silk Island, with an English-speaking guide, unlimited beer and soft drinks, fruit, and a tuk-tuk ride through rural villages. Visit a silk farm, Buddhist monastery, and possibly a local school. Guides such as Vuthy and Davuth are praised for clear explanations.

“I boked my trip to Mekong and Silk Island and hotel pick up was included. They never showed up to pick me up. I had to take a taxi cab to the boat. I was the only person in the boat. It was a little scary. The guide was very respectful and did his best to accommodate me. Whoever is in charge of this trip is very disorganized. After the trip I went to my hotel. The person who organized this trip was calling me at my hotel at 7:00 Pm to apologize for not picking me up in the morning. He also was inviting me to drink beer with…”

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Phnom Penh: Sunset Cruise-Free Beers-Sodas-BBQ Buffet-fruit plate - The first 15 minutes, getting settled on the river
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Phnom Penh: Sunset Cruise-Free Beers-Sodas-BBQ Buffet-fruit plate

9.Sunset Cruise-Free Beers-Sodas-BBQ Buffet-fruit plate

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · from $8

Set out from Koh Pich Island for a 90-minute sunset cruise along the Mekong and Tonle Sap. You’ll see Phnom Penh’s skyline, fishing boats, stilted villages, and river life while choosing from cruise-only, drinks, or BBQ packages. Hotel pickup is included, and dietary needs can be arranged in advance.

“This was a lovely little tour along the Mekong and a fantastic contrast to the busyness of Phnom Penn, pure escapism. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating, I enjoyed a couple of beers as we meandered down the river and back again.”

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Phnom Penh Bike & Boat Sunset Tour / E-Bike Available - Crossing the Mekong by ferry
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Phnom Penh Bike & Boat Sunset Tour / E-Bike Available

10.Phnom Penh Bike & Boat Sunset Tour / E-Bike Available

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $55

Spend four hours cycling quiet lanes on Mekong Island, crossing by ferry from Phnom Penh. Your English-speaking guide leads you past farmland, a pagoda, and a silk-weaving center before a sunset boat ride on the Mekong and Tonle Sap. Bikes, helmets, ferry fees, refreshments, hotel transfers, and e-bike options are available.

“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.”

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Sunset Cruise with free flow beer, soft drinks & fruit platter - Riverbank life beyond the postcard view
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Sunset Cruise with free flow beer, soft drinks & fruit platter

11.Sunset Cruise with free flow beer, soft drinks & fruit platter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · from $17

Cruise for 90 minutes from Phnom Penh along the Tonlé Sap and Mekong, with views of the Royal Palace, old hotels, new development, fishing boats, and riverbank life. Your English-speaking guide may add history, music, or Khmer dance. Hotel pickup, beer, soft drinks, and fruit are included on the relevant package.

“This was a very enjoyable trip, the guide provided a lot of information which was fantastic but the volume was extremely loud and where seated at the back of the boat.”

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Dinner 4-course Mekong River cruise with Kanika Boat - The four-course dinner and what to expect
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Dinner 4-course Mekong River cruise with Kanika Boat

12.Dinner 4-course Mekong River cruise with Kanika Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 33 reviews · from $26

Board Kanika Boat in Phnom Penh at 7 p.m. for a 1-hour-45-minute cruise on the Tonle Sap and Mekong. You’ll receive a four-course dinner prepared by a Cambodian chef, with views of the capital from the water. Allow extra time to find the dock, especially after dark.

“This was our last activity in Cambodia and if you going for a sight seeing at night you will enjoy the views as for dinner it was average and a little disappointing. We needed a top up after There is no choice if you prefer Asian or Western cousiRead more”

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One-Way River cruise/road tour from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap or Siem Reap to PP - On the Mekong and Tonle Sap River
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One-Way River cruise/road tour from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap or Siem Reap to PP

13.One-Way River cruise/road tour from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap or Siem Reap to PP

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 29 reviews · from $188

Travel between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap by boat, minivan, and Tonle Sap Lake. The Tara River Boat Company includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a local guide, welcome drink, fruit, snacks, beverages, and buffet lunch. Expect about nine hours total, with roughly five hours on the water.

“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”

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Phnom Penh Hop-on Hop-off Bus with Free Boat Cruise 1 Day Pass - The river route and Mekong cruise
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Phnom Penh Hop-on Hop-off Bus with Free Boat Cruise 1 Day Pass

14.Phnom Penh Hop-on Hop-off Bus with Free Boat Cruise 1 Day Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $13

Use a one-day pass to circle Phnom Penh’s main sights by sightseeing bus, with audio commentary and 16 stops. Get off near the Royal Palace, Wat Phnom, Central Market, Tuol Sleng, and more, then add the included one-hour Mekong boat cruise with one free drink. Start before 3 PM on Saturday or Sunday to avoid Night Market road closures.

“Not many people taking this tour. But we were treated very nicely and welcomed with snacks! The tour did take you all around the city but was hard to get on a different bus as there were only 2 operating. The river boat cruise was a great plus.”

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Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Cruise/road tour or Siem Reap/Phnom Penh - Tonle Sap, Koh Chen, and the floating-village views
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Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Cruise/road tour or Siem Reap/Phnom Penh

15.Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Cruise/road tour or Siem Reap/Phnom Penh

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · from $188

Travel between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap by a mix of boat and road, with a river cruise, floating villages, Koh Chen island, hotel transfers, drinks, and a BBQ or vegetarian lunch. Guides such as Samet and Tim have been praised for friendly service and local insight. Confirm the exact route before booking.

“Excellent experience!! Honestly when i saw this boat, i thought 'small'. but captain is very friendly and BBQ was good. we really enjoyed conversation with other group and that was our highlight of this cruise. there is only one table so we numbRead more”

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