Mekong River Cruises: The 9 Best Sailings in Cambodia

1.Sunset Cruise with Unlimited Beers & BBQ Buffet

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

This 90-minute Phnom Penh sunset cruise carries you past stilt homes, fishing communities, the Royal Palace, Diamond Island bridge, and the Four Faces River junction. Your hotel pickup arrives by tuk-tuk between 4:15 and 4:30pm. The $9 package includes unlimited BBQ food, beer, and soft drinks, with toilets and life jackets onboard.

“This was a far cry from a previous sun set river cruise we had done on a previous sunset dinner cruise we did very recently in Bangkok. This was relaxing, not crowded and great value for money. The staff were attentive, kind and the food was good. Thank you”

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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, Wat Ounalom, stilted homes, fishing boats, and Diamond Island. An English-speaking guide explains the sights, while unlimited beer or soft drinks and a fresh fruit platter make this a relaxed, low-cost evening. Hotel pickup by tuk-tuk is optional.

“The name is spot on! You’ll get breathtaking views of the sunset and a wide selection of beers.”

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

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

Spend 90 minutes cruising Phnom Penh’s Mekong, Tonle Sap, and Four Faces Rivers at sunset. Your English-speaking guide points out bridges, Diamond Island, stilted homes, fishing boats, and river life while the crew keeps beer and soft drinks flowing. A fruit platter is included, and one-way hotel pickup is available.

“Great experience! Nice views, good bear and fruits. Soda and soft drinks. We enjoyed the trip. Inkl. Pickup at the hotel.”

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4.Mekong Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music

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

Cruise the Mekong from 5 to 7pm for sunset and city lights, or sail from 7 to 9pm beneath Phnom Penh’s evening glow. Cambo Cruise serves a welcome cocktail, fresh-to-order dinner, reasonably priced drinks, and live traditional Khmer music. Hotel pickup may be included for central hotels within 3km.

“Perfect Thank you so much! A fantastic time with people playing Khmer music – it was absolutely amazing! I recommend it 2000%! The people were so friendly 🙏🇰🇭 I chose the 5-7 pm slot, which was perfect because I got to see the sunset and Phnom Penh at night. I had a slight hiccup getting to the meeting point, but the organizer kindly found a solution for me.”

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5.Cycling Adventure on Islands of the Mekong

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · from $65

Start near Areiksart Ferry Port at 8:00am for a guided ride through farms, villages, pagodas, and Cham Muslim communities. You’ll cross the Mekong by local ferry, visit a family silk farm, enjoy fruit and lunch, and return around 12:30pm. Guides including Ted, Vichet, and Amon are praised for friendly, attentive service.

“Each of my experiences with Viator was awesome. I great appreciated getting to experience, or a least witness, locals living their day to day life. My guide was great, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The food and conversation was good,I'm considering traveling to Asia again later this year and will make Viator apart of trip. Well worth it.”

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6.Sunset Cruise on Kanika Boat

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

Spend 80 minutes aboard Kanika Boat, cruising from Phnom Penh along the Tonle Sap and Mekong. You will see riverside life, fishing villages, and the city skyline at sunset. English, French, and Cambodian service is available, with cocktails, beer, wine, soft drinks, tapas, and French-Asian dishes sold on board. Bring cash and arrive 15 minutes early.

“Great evening trip on the Mekong and Tonlé Sap. The cocktails are fabulous…try the Spicy Pnstar Martini. After two of them I plucked up the courage to sit on the netting over the water at the front of the boat. Great value for money and a very chilled experience. It’s a must do!”

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

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

Spend 90 minutes on the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers, watching Phnom Penh shift from daylight to city lights. Choose cruise-only, drinks, or the Gold package with unlimited BBQ, beer, soft drinks, and fruit. Hotel pickup within 4 km of the dock is included, but you arrange your own return.

“I almost missed the boat because the transportation they were providing didn't show up. So I caught a Tuk Tuk to the dock and made the cruise. I'm glad I did because it was a good time. The food was okay, the beers were cold and plentiful, and the crew was great! Terrific views of the city and sunset. I would recommend this activity and would go again the next time here. Only took away the one star because of the hiccup with the transport.”

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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, then ride a tuk-tuk through farms and villages. With guides such as Vuthy and Davuth, you may visit a silk farm, monastery, and local school. Beer, soft drinks, and fresh fruit are included. Hotel pickup is one way only.

“The staff and guide on the boat was exceptional. We were served unlimited beer and sodas. The guide was attentive to sharing knowledge about Cambia, culture, and silk island. He provided snacks. The guide on silk island was fantastic. Learning how silk is made was an experience to remember. The boat ride was safe and the view was beautiful.”

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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, riverside villages, fishermen, and city lights while choosing between cruise-only, unlimited drinks, or drinks with an all-you-can-eat BBQ and fruit plate. Hotel pickup is included, but return transport is normally at your own cost.

“Nice experience viewing the city of Phnom Penh and the villages at night. The boat had a nice atmosphere.”

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