Cambodia
Southeast Asia: Angkor Wat, emerald waters and islands newly open to yachts
Overview
Sandwiched between Thailand and Vietnam, and held against the Gulf of Thailand, Cambodia has a mere 443 km of coastline and has hardly appeared on the yachting map at all. Its biggest draw card is Angkor Wat, the Hindu temple complex that constitutes the largest religious monument in the world.
Phnom Penh, the capital, was considered the loveliest of the French-built cities in Indochina in the 1920s. Cambodia has only recently opened up to boating, but with its pristine beaches, emerald waters and unexplored islands it will no doubt attract more yachts in the future.
The cruising centres on the south coast around Sihanoukville and the islands of Koh Rong and Koh Pous, with the best season from October to April. A cruising permit is required.
Coast & Map
Map Key - Ports & Anchorages
- Sihanoukville Port
- Koh Kong Port
- Koh Rong
- Phnom Penh
✈ Sihanouk International Airport
Cruising permit required. Anchorages: Koh Rong, Koh Pous, Song Saa.
Getting There & Clearance
Clearance
Clearance is handled by the General Department of Immigration and the General Department of Customs and Excise. A cruising permit is required. The ports of entry are Sihanoukville and Koh Kong.
Government Contacts
Immigration: immigration.gov.kh
Customs: customs.gov.kh
International Airports
Phnom Penh International · Sihanouk International · Siem Reap (Angkor) International.
Key Anchorages
Sihanoukville (Serendipity Beach) · Koh Rong · Koh Pous · Song Saa Private Island.
Local Services
Agents
Asia Pacific Superyachts · Yachting Cambodia
Marinas
Marina Oceania
Cruising
Koh Rong · Koh Pous
Ashore
Angkor Wat · Phnom Penh
Resorts
Song Saa Private Island
Beaches
Serendipity · Victory Beach
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do superyachts clear in to Cambodia?
The ports of entry are Sihanoukville and Koh Kong, handled by the General Department of Immigration and the General Department of Customs and Excise. A cruising permit is required.
When is the best time to cruise Cambodia?
The best cruising season is October to April, on the south coast around Sihanoukville and the islands of Koh Rong and Koh Pous.
Where do superyachts cruise in Cambodia?
Cambodia has only recently opened to boating. The cruising centres on the south coast around Sihanoukville, with pristine beaches and unexplored islands such as Koh Rong, Koh Pous and Song Saa.
What is there to see ashore in Cambodia?
Cambodia's biggest draw is Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world, near Siem Reap, while Phnom Penh was once considered the loveliest of the French-built cities of Indochina.