Cambodia Ministry of Tourism – Access to Cambodia
The ministry identifies Sihanouk International Seaport as Cambodia’s main maritime gateway receiving international cruise ships.
Cruise planning
Research Sihanoukville cruise calls before you travel.
Use the timetable to see upcoming cruise ship calls, busy-day signals, ship counts, and port context alongside the guide, map, weather, and readiness tools.
Schedule note
Port schedules can change because of weather, berth availability, itinerary updates, and operational decisions. Verify important times with your cruise line or the port authority before travel.
At a glance
Port profile
Country, code, and on-shore essentials.
Country
Cambodia
Port code
KHSCH
Coordinates
10.633, 103.500
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Your port day at a glance
Plan your time ashore in Sihanoukville
Sihanoukville Autonomous Port is Cambodia’s principal seaport and cruise gateway, set inside a commercial harbor outside the beach and city districts.
Before going ashore
Before going ashore, confirm the berth or tender point, local time, all-aboard deadline, and the meeting location for any independently booked transport or tour.
Arrival
Usually docks
Town access
Excursion recommended
Can you explore independently?
Choose a city and beach circuit, visit Wat Leu and the market, or take a licensed Ream outing with conservative timing.
VoyagePro planning verdict
This port works best when you confirm the exact arrival point, choose one coherent plan, and protect the return to the ship with a comfortable time buffer.
Best for
- •Travelers who confirm the exact arrival point
- •A focused local plan
- •One well-timed longer outing
Needs extra planning when
- •Your transfer or pickup point has not been confirmed
- •Your itinerary depends on several tightly timed stops
- •Your plan assumes every attraction can be reached on foot
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Cambodia Ministry of Tourism – Access to Cambodia and Cambodia Tourism – Preah Sihanouk.
Step off the ship with a plan
Arrival, terminals and getting into town
Confirm the actual berth first—local access can change substantially between terminals.
Where your ship arrives
International cruise ships use the port’s assigned alongside berth and passenger-clearance route.
Getting into town
Take a ship transfer, port taxi, or arranged car for the city, beaches, or Ream; walking through the working port is unsuitable.
Port shuttle
Confirm a call-provided shuttle’s beach or downtown stop and the final port pickup, as road layouts and traffic change.
Taxi and local transport
Use a registered tuk-tuk, taxi, or prebooked car and agree a round trip; retain the vehicle for Ream or multiple beaches.
Airport and hotel transfers
Sihanouk International Airport is east of the city and requires a dedicated road transfer from the seaport.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Cambodia Ministry of Tourism – Access to Cambodia and Cambodia Tourism – Preah Sihanouk.
What official and local sources say
Local details from reviewed sources
A concise summary of useful details found in port, municipal, transport, terminal, and tourism material.
Cambodia Tourism – Preah Sihanouk
The official provincial guide identifies Sihanoukville’s beaches, market, temples, islands, and Ream area.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Cambodia Ministry of Tourism – Access to Cambodia and Cambodia Tourism – Preah Sihanouk.
Build a realistic day
Choose a plan by time in port
Start with the usable time you have ashore, then leave a comfortable return margin.
Quick call
2–3 hours
Keep the day close to the port and choose one or two reliable nearby stops.
Half day
4–6 hours
Wat Leu, Phsar Leu Market, Independence Beach, Otres Beach, and Ream National Park are useful anchors. Take a ship transfer, port taxi, or arranged car for the city, beaches, or Ream; walking through the working port is unsuitable.
Long call
7+ hours
Wat Leu, Phsar Leu Market, Independence Beach, Otres Beach, and Ream National Park are useful anchors. Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Cambodia Ministry of Tourism – Access to Cambodia and Cambodia Tourism – Preah Sihanouk.
Plan for comfort
Accessibility and mobility
Mobility overview
The commercial port is vehicle-dependent and beach or boat surfaces vary; arrange accessible transport and confirm every boarding point.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Cambodia Ministry of Tourism – Access to Cambodia and Cambodia Tourism – Preah Sihanouk.
Avoid the rushed version of this port
Common planning mistakes
1
Not checking the arrival point
2
Assuming everything is walkable
3
Leaving no return margin
Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Cambodia Ministry of Tourism – Access to Cambodia and Cambodia Tourism – Preah Sihanouk.
Answers from reviewed guide sources
Sihanoukville port questions
These answers use the reviewed operational fields above; check the linked source when a detail affects a booking or transfer.
Will the ship dock or tender?
International cruise ships use the port’s assigned alongside berth and passenger-clearance route.
How do I get from the ship into town?
Take a ship transfer, port taxi, or arranged car for the city, beaches, or Ream; walking through the working port is unsuitable.
Should I plan a shuttle, taxi, or transfer?
Confirm a call-provided shuttle’s beach or downtown stop and the final port pickup, as road layouts and traffic change. Use a registered tuk-tuk, taxi, or prebooked car and agree a round trip; retain the vehicle for Ream or multiple beaches.
Can I explore independently?
Choose a city and beach circuit, visit Wat Leu and the market, or take a licensed Ream outing with conservative timing.
What should I know about airport or hotel transfers?
Sihanouk International Airport is east of the city and requires a dedicated road transfer from the seaport.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Cambodia Ministry of Tourism – Access to Cambodia and Cambodia Tourism – Preah Sihanouk.
Guide review and sources
Operational details can change by berth, weather, and ship call. Confirm important arrangements before travel.
Reviewed Jul 16, 2026
2 sources
Build a route you can actually use
Practical places around Sihanoukville
Choose a few places that fit your time ashore, then check access and transport before setting out.
Transport starting point
Take a ship transfer, port taxi, or arranged car for the city, beaches, or Ream; walking through the working port is unsuitable.
Arrival location reference
Sihanoukville cruise destination reference· Cruise destination area
Local landmark
Wat Leu
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Sihanoukville.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Sihanoukville. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable geotagged match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
No verified map pinPlace information
Market
Phsar Leu Market
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Sihanoukville.
Read more
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Sihanoukville. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable geotagged match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
No verified map pinPlace information
Beach
Independence Beach
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Sihanoukville.
Read more
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Sihanoukville. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Plan local transport from the assigned terminal or landing rather than assuming this stop is walkable.
Local transport may be needed from the arrival point
Beach
Otres Beach
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Sihanoukville.
Read more
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Sihanoukville. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Plan local transport from the assigned terminal or landing rather than assuming this stop is walkable.
Local transport may be needed from the arrival point
Nature and park
Ream National Park are useful anchors
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Sihanoukville.
Read more
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Sihanoukville. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable geotagged match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
No verified map pinPlace information
Source summary3 sources
Reviewed 2026-07-25. Location placement, transport, and attraction information retain separate sources so each can be checked and updated independently.
Live port-day planner
Plan my port day in Sihanoukville
Choose an upcoming call and ship to turn the published schedule into a practical planning window.
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Choose your ship
Your selected call
Viking Orion
Arrival
7:00am
Departure
12:00am
Scheduled window
17h
1 ship that day
Up to 930 passenger capacity
Planning return buffer
Count back from the published departure time.
Planning checkpoint: 10:30pm
This is a personal planning checkpoint, not the ship's official all-aboard time. Always follow the time and instructions issued onboard.
Guide match for this window
A longer outing may fit, but protect the return journey from weather, traffic, queues, and tender delays.
Schedule source summary
Dates, ships, and times come from the currently published cruise-call records. Schedules can change, and passenger totals represent available ship-capacity data rather than a forecast of people going ashore.
Destination guide
Plan a visit to Sihanoukville
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A written destination summary is not available for this port. The schedule, map, weather, news, and readiness sections can still help you plan with the data we have.
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Explore ashore
Shore excursions in Sihanoukville
Explore tour options for your port day. Check the meeting point and return time against your ship’s schedule before booking.
Excursion partner
Shore Excursions Group
Independent shore excursions
Select any tour card to view current details, availability, and booking on the Shore Excursions Group website.
Standard
7 hours
The Best of Sihanoukville
See the best Sihanoukville has to offer and discover its storied past on a relaxing tour of this popular seaside city.
Scenic, Cultural, Historical Easy
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Private
Private
7 hours
Private Best of Sihanoukville
Enjoy the highlights of Sihanoukville without the crowds thanks to this private sightseeing tour.
Private Sightseeing Easy
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Private
Private
8 hours
Private Sihanoukville Highlights, Market, and Beach with Lunch
Experience the best of Sihanoukville on a private tour that blends local culture, scenic viewpoints, shopping, and beachside relaxation. Explore authentic fishing communities, visit iconic landmarks, and discover the vibrant atmosphere of Cambodia's coastal city with your own expert guide. Finish the day with a delicious local lunch and time to unwind at beautiful Independence Beach before returning comfortably to your ship.
Private Sightseeing Easy
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