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Mekong River Cruises: The 15 Best Sailings in Cambodia

22 tours  ·  from $7 a head

Two hours on the water at Phnom Penh costs less than a taxi to the airport. The 15 below sort the sunset boats, the dinner cruises and the island crossings by what is included and how crowded the deck gets.

Phnom Penh: Sunset Cruise with Unlimited Beers & BBQ Buffet - The tuk-tuk pickup from 4:15 to 4:30pm
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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

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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Phnom Penh: Sunset Cruise with Unlimited Beer &Fruit platter - Getting to the boat by tuk-tuk
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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, 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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Sunset Cruise with unlimited beer & soft drinks -English speaking guide on board - What you see during the 90-minute route
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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

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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Phnom Penh: Mekong Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music - What the boat is like for two hours
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Phnom Penh: Mekong Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music

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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Phnom Penh: Cycling Adventure on Islands of the Mekong - Silk weaving at a family farm
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Phnom Penh: Cycling Adventure on Islands of the Mekong

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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Phnom Penh: Sunset Cruise on Kanika Boat - The first minutes on 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

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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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

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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Mekong Silk Island Cruise - Unlimited Beer, Soft Drinks & Fresh Fruit Platter - What the guide adds on the water
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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, 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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Phnom Penh: Sunset Cruise-Free Beers-Sodas-BBQ Buffet-fruit plate - Thirty to forty-five minutes: fishermen, villages, and river life
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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, 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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Sunset Cruise with free flow beer, soft drinks & fruit platter - The guide, commentary, and onboard entertainment
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Sunset Cruise with free flow beer, soft drinks & fruit platter

10.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, passing the Royal Palace, old landmarks, riverside homes, and new development. Your English-speaking guide, sometimes including Dawood, explains the views with humor. Beer, soft drinks, and fresh fruit are included in the full package, with hotel pickup available.

“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.”

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4 hours taking tuk tuk to see Mekong dolphins and countryside - Starting from Kratie by tuk-tuk
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4 hours taking tuk tuk to see Mekong dolphins and countryside

11.4 hours taking tuk tuk to see Mekong dolphins and countryside

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · from $20

Ride by tuk-tuk from Kratie to Phnom Sambok Pagoda and Kampi village, where a separate boat ride offers a chance to see the rare Mekong River dolphin. Pickup from your hotel or bus station, cold water, and a group of up to 15 are included. Guide Hak is sometimes assigned, but guiding quality can vary.

“We had an absolute wonderful time on this tour. Mr. Hak was a knowledgeable, friendly and overall great tour guide. He explained a lot about the dolphins and area. He took the time to really show us Kratie and Kampi village. The tour is 100 percent worth it. We saw many of the rare dolphins. I would recommend this tour and I really hope you get Mr. Hak!”

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Dinner 4-course Mekong River cruise with Kanika Boat - Boarding at Kanika Boat near the riverside
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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 along the Tonle Sap and Mekong. A Cambodian chef serves a four-course dinner using fresh ingredients selected with the French owner. Expect city views, open-air river scenery, and a shared boat setting for up to 90 people.

“The Location of the boat is very difficult. If you come at night there is no lighting on the sign. The boat is on a dock down below the path and there are multiple workboats on the same dock. The ladder is located behind the hotel. Since we seRead more”

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One-Way River cruise/road tour from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap or Siem Reap to PP - What the five-hour cruise is really like
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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 one way between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap by boat, minivan, and Tonle Sap Lake. Your day begins at 7:30 am with hotel pickup, a local guide, welcome drink, fruit, snacks, buffet lunch, and river views. The boat portion lasts about five hours, while the full trip takes roughly nine hours.

“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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Private 3-Day Mekong Delta River Tour from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City - Day 2: Chau Doc, Sam Mountain, and a Cham community
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Private 3-Day Mekong Delta River Tour from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City

14.Private 3-Day Mekong Delta River Tour from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 28 reviews · from $359

Travel privately from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City with a guide, crossing the Mekong by speedboat, hiking Sam Mountain, visiting Cham communities, exploring Tra Su Bird Sanctuary, and boating through Cai Rang floating market. Hotel choices include standard and deluxe stays, with guides such as Tony or Tun sometimes assigned.

“Our guide Tun was very helpful and knowledgeable. He was also patient and always read to extend assistance to our needs. The view at the bird sanctuary was extremely beautiful and tranquil. The floating market was an experience too, Read more”

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Sunset Cruise on the Mekong with Kanika Boat - Leaving the Tonle Sap for the Mekong
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Sunset Cruise on the Mekong with Kanika Boat

15.Sunset Cruise on the Mekong with Kanika Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · from $8

Board the Kanika, an all-wood catamaran, at 5 pm for an 80-minute cruise from the Tonle Sap toward the Mekong and the Vietnamese village of Arexat. You will pass stilt houses and Cham boats, then return for sunset and city lights. Food and drinks are available to buy, but not included.

“A great cruise with a beautiful sunset! The crew was very hospitable and kind. I had a great experience and recommend it!”

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