The 15 Sunset Cruises in Phnom Penh That Earn Their Price

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 326 reviews · from $9

Cruise past the Royal Palace, floating villages, and the meeting point of the Tonle Sap, Mekong, and Bassac rivers. Choose a basic sail or add an all-you-can-eat BBQ dinner, one-way pickup, and welcome cocktail. The 5pm departure gives you sunset and city lights, while the boat offers live Khmer music and a bar.

“This cruise was just perfect! The food was very tasty and the live music was so enjoyable. The people working on the boat were so friendly and helpful. We really had a great time.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $55

You’ll leave Siem Reaper Travel at 2:30 pm with an English-speaking guide, bicycle, and helmet, then cross by ferry to Mekong Island. Expect quiet lanes, farmland, a pagoda, traditional silk weaving, and a sunset cruise on the Mekong and Tonle Sap. E-bikes are available, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“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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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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11.Silk Island Sunset Tour by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $30

Leave Phnom Penh by tuk-tuk, cross the Mekong by ferry, and spend four hours visiting Silk Island’s villages, temples, farms, and weaving workshop. Guides such as Mon, Khim, Lee, Friday, and Sok have led this outing. The tour ends with sunset, canapés, and cold drinks by the river.

“This is a great half day, got to see everything from temples to tofu to silk! Our guide was very knowledgeable and the tuk tuks very comfortable way to get around.”

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12.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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13.2hours Private Sunset Cruise with unlimited beer, soft drinks and Tour guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $66

Spend two private hours on Phnom Penh’s waterways with a guide, skipper, bottle of wine, unlimited beer and soft drinks, and fresh fruit. Cruise the Mekong, Tonle Sap, Four Faces River, and Diamond Island while watching fishing villages, stilted homes, and the city sunset. Pickup is available, and your boat returns to the starting point.

“Excellent experience. Romantic and some tour/history if you want to listen to that together. Wine included, Bluetooth speaker to connect to, and some fruit.”

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14.Sunset Cruise-Unlimited Beers-Sodas-BBQ buffet-Fruit platter

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $9

Cruise the Mekong for about two hours as Phnom Penh’s lights come on. Choose a boat-only ticket, unlimited cold beer and soft drinks, or the full option with a BBQ buffet and fruit platter. Hotel pickup, safety equipment, music, and sunset views are included. Alcohol is limited to adults aged 18 and over.

“There is a very steep stairway leading down to the shoreline, with a very uneven makeshift pathway to the boat. It's not suitable for children of a young age. Or for elderly people. This is a basic cruise around the harbour, which is nice. The beer is of cheap quality and the food is cold.”

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15.Phnom Penh to Silk Island Sunset Bike Tour/ E-Bike or Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $39

Ride from Phnom Penh across the ferry to Koh Oknha Tei and Silk Island, passing farms, villages, and local homes. Your English-speaking guide leads a silk-weaving visit before sunset snacks and a drink by the river. Choose a regular bicycle or e-bike. Guides such as Sam, Joo, and Leak are praised for friendly, personal service.

“We had a really good day cycling around. Sam is an excellent tour guide. Would highly recommend this trip. Very good value for money”

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