Major city
Sihanoukvilleក្រុងព្រះសីហនុ
Use Sihanoukville as a ferry port for the islands, not a destination: go straight to Koh Rong or Koh Rong Sanloem, or to Kampot and Kep.
Rules in force · 3
- Cambodia ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal; lookalike sites charge extra. Some nationalities can also get a visa on arrival.
- Cambodia ↗Angkor Wat and other active temples enforce a dress code: shoulders and knees covered, or you are turned away at the gate.
- Cambodia ↗US dollars are used for most tourist prices; carry clean, undamaged small notes and some riel for change under one dollar.
Sihanoukville is Cambodia's main seaport on the Gulf of Thailand. The city has seen heavy construction and development in recent years, and many visitors use it only to reach the offshore islands by ferry. Otres and Ochheuteal beaches are the main stretches nearby.
At a glance
- Known for
- Ferries to Koh Rong and Koh Rong Sanloem · Otres Beach · Ream National Park
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- Avoid
- Jun–Oct (rainy season; ferries disrupted)
- Nights
- 1
- Airports
- KOS Sihanouk International (Limited routes; many visitors come by bus from Phnom Penh)
Where to sleep
Otres Beach
Quieter beach guesthouses, away from the busiest development.
Serendipity Beach area
Close to the ferry pier and bars; busier.
Getting around
Tuk-tuks and taxis; agree fares first. Ferries to the islands leave from the port: check the operator for schedules.
Watch out
- Building sites and rapid change: check current reviews before booking.
- Rough seas in the wet season can cancel ferries.
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sihanoukville. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
Sources
Sources
- Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia (official)
- Wikivoyage — Sihanoukville (secondary)