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Boating: Islands, fishing, sailing, party trips...

Boating: Islands, fishing, sailing, party trips and more There are several nearby islands with good snorkeling waters and white sand beaches - most within a 40-minute to 2 hour boat trip. A couple of nearby islands have rustic beachfront bungalows, restaurants and bars making it possible to stay overnight. See below. If you just want a day trip, you can get a tourist boat right off of the beach or arrange it through a tour operator. Prices start at around $15. The standard tour will take you to one to more islands for snorkeling, swimming, lunch and drinking. For the fishermen, there are lots of angling opportunities in the waters around the local islands. The best fishing is in the dry season when the weather is fair. A large variety of game species inhabit the local waters including the prized barracuda. Many tour operators offer fishing trips and a couple specialize in it.

Chez Mari-yan

Guesthouse Offering daytrips/picnic trips to Koh Rong Samlem.

Tel: 012-828003

Otres Nautica  

In addition to other water sporting boats and equipment, Otres Nautica also offers small fishing speed boats for rent. Located on Otres Beach at GPS point: N 10° 34' 40.6" / E 103° 32' 51.7".

Tel: 092-230065
otres.nautica@yahoo.com

Sankeor

Island tours, fishing trips, leisure cruises, charters aboard a outfitted traditional Cambodian fishing boat. Regular, single and multi-day trips around the islands near Sihanoukville, also to Koh Sdach and Koh Kong. Single day tours $30, 6 pax min., food included.

Tel: 099-905430, 099-738572
sankeor.camb@yahoo.com
 

Sun-Tours

Offering 2 and 3 day island hopping cruises to the islands around Sihanouk Ville aboard a fully outfitted 3-deck luxury motoryacht. Nearby and more distant islands such as Koh Tang and Koh Prins. Clean comfortable cabins equipped with en suite w/c and shower. Fully stocked restaurant and bar. Sundeck. Radar, sonar, GPS, European standard. Diving arrangements. Day trips available, $25 including snacks and buffet lunch.

Tel: 016-396201
robertheiduczek@aol.com 
www.suntours-cambodia.com 

Tradewinds Charters/Sihanoukville Fishing

Charters/Sihanouk Ville Fishing Brian at the Fisherman’s Den Sports Bar is offering fishing and other kinds of boat trips on their 54 foot Western-style fishing boat with shower, toilet, wet bar, all gear, etc. Brian reports that they recently caught a Black Marlin.

Tel: 012-702478
nzbrian@camintel.com 

 

Fishing Excursions

For the fishermen, there are lots of angling opportunities in the waters around the local islands. The best fishing is in the dry season when the weather is fair. A large variety of game species inhabit the local waters including the prized barracuda. Many tour operators offer fishing trips and a couple specialize in it. Check the Tour Operator listings below.

Sankeor

Island tours, fishing trips, leisure cruises, charters aboard a outfitted traditional Cambodian fishing boat. Regular, single and multi-day trips around the islands near Sihanoukville, also to Koh Sdach and Koh Kong. Single day tours $30, 6 pax min., food included.

Tel: 099-905430, 099-738572
sankeor.camb@yahoo.com

Sun-Tours

Offering 2 and 3 day island hopping cruises to the islands around Sihanouk Ville aboard a fully outfitted 3-deck luxury motoryacht. Nearby and more distant islands such as Koh Tang and Koh Prins. Clean comfortable cabins equipped with en suite w/c and shower. Fully stocked restaurant and bar. Sundeck. Radar, sonar, GPS, European standard. Diving arrangements.

Tel: +(855) (0)16-396201
robertheiduczek@aol.com
www.suntours-cambodia.com

Tradewinds Charters/Sihanoukville Fishing

Brian at the Fisherman’s Den Sports Bar is offering fishing and other kinds of boat trips on their 54 foot Western-style fishing boat with shower, toilet, wet bar, all gear, etc. Brian reports that they recently caught a Black Marlin. Tel: 012-702478. Tel: +(855) (0)12-702478.
E-mail: nzbrian@camintel.com 
 

Water Sports

A few places offering water sports equipment rental (jet skies, hobie-cats, kayaks, etc.) including Sokha Beach Resort and Otres Nautica.

The Golden Sunset The Golden Sunset Beach Restaurant at the end of Otres Beach offers kayaks for rent (by hour or by the day,) organized kayak adventures and boat tours. Kayak from Otres Beach to nearby Koh Chaluh island to go snorkeling. Island boat trips and island camping can be arranged.

Tel: +(855) (0)12-812087

Otres Nautica

Affordable sailing club. Otres Nautica rents catamarans (Hobie wave), Lasers, Lookout 16, sailing boats, ‘sit on top’ sea-kayaks for 1, 2 or 3 people. Beginners and experts welcome. Fun for all the family. Small fishing speed boats for rent. Located on Otres Beach at GPS point: N 10° 34' 40.6" / E 103° .

Tel: +(855) (0)92-230065
E-mail: otres.nautica@yahoo.com

Island Accommodations

Most of the nearby islands (island map) are completely undeveloped and almost deserted, offering beautiful scenery and secluded tropical beaches. It's only been over the past few of years that basic accommodations on some of the islands has become available, including on Koh Russei (Bamboo Island), Koh Ta Kiev and Koh Rung Samloem. There are just a few places out there right now but that will probably change rather quickly over the next few years. With the exception of the luxury development on Koh Dek Koul, most of the island accommodations are rustic bungalows and very basic guesthouse rooms. There's always a restaurant/bar, offering food, drink, music and a place to hang, but there is usually not much else on the islands. Most islands with accommodations lie within a 20 minute to 1 hour boat trip of Sihanoukville and most of the bungalows either run regular boats to the island or will assist in arranging a boat for you.

Ream National Park  

Ream National Park, officially called Preah Sihanouk National Park, the park has become known as “Ream” because it is located in the Ream commune. The park was established in 1993, inaugurated in March 1995, and encompasses 21,000 hectares of coastal area including sandy beaches, mangrove forests, the Prek Tuk Sap estuary, off-shore coral reefs and two islands (Koh Thmei and Koh Seh). Though rarely seen the Park provides refuge for such species as macaques, sun bear, dolphins, mouse deer, pangolin, over a hundred species of birds and there is even rumored to be a tiger. The Park and tour operator out of Sihanoukville offer a number of different tours of the park including jungle trekking and river boat trips along the Prek Tuk River through the jungle and mangroves to the ocean. The river trip is the most popular tour of the Park and is also more likely to provide wildlife sightings. Most tours are less than a half-day. Tours may be arranged through a tour operator (see page 36) or directly through the Park at the Park Office (located 23 km north of Sihanouk Ville, 500m off Route 4 on Airport Road, opposite the entrance to the airport). The Park office is open 7 days per week 7AM to 5PM and there are usually several guides of varying linguistic skill levels on hand. Park Office phone: 012-875096, 012-215759. Several guesthouses in Sihanoukville as well as tour operators can arrange transportation and tours of the park. 

There are set programs offered by the Park though itineraries are flexible and can be tailored to individual or group needs. Prices may vary. 

Bokor Hill Station  

Bokor Hill Station (near Kampot) Tours to Bokor are perhaps the most popular out of Kampot. The Bokor Hill Station on Phnom Bokor (Bokor Mountain) is a mountaintop collection of buildings (hotel, casino, church, royal residence, etc.), constructed by French authorities in the early 1920s as a complement to the already popular Kep resort area. In the 1990s a travel author referred to Bokor as ‘the eeriest place in the world’, and it lives up to that reputation. In its time, Bokor was an elegant getaway for French officials and foreign visitors to old Indochina - a classic colonial ‘hill station’ located in the mountains to allow foreigner visitors accustomed to more temperate climes to escape the tropical heat. But years of neglect have left ghostly ruins - vestiges of a different age, often shrouded in fog and clouds. One thing that the years have not changed is the absolutely spectacular view of the coast and the cool (sometimes cold) mountain air. Bokor Mountain is heavily jungled and trip beyond Bokor, including jungle trekking, can be arranged. Wild elephants and other jungle animal are occasionally seen. The is a small guesthouse near the hill station with $5 rooms, good toilets and very few other services. It can get cold on the mountain, especially at night. Bring warm clothes. News: The road up Bokor Mountain and the area of the old hill station are currently undergoing a development project, including refurbishing the casino and hotel and the addition of a new hotel complex. The area was initially closed to all visitors, but then access was allowed irregularly, sometimes limited to tour groups or trekkers only. As of February 2010, access was again partially open to visitors but limited to trekking up at least part of the mountain. Overnights at the mountain top guesthouse are also possible. Organize a trek through one of the local tour operators. Access rules will probably change again. Check with a local tour operator for the latest information. The Park Office and turn-off to the Hill Station are 37km west of Kampot on National Route 3.  See Kampot page for more.

Prey Nup Mangrove Forest/ Birdwatching

Prey Nup Mangrove Ecosystem Discovery has recently begun running tours to a large mangrove forest preserve at oceans edge in Prey Nup district north of Sihanouk Ville town, offering a unique look at a delicate and endangered ecosystem. Excellent bird watching opportunities. Species sighting include Painted and Milky Storks, Kingfishers, Kites and Egrets. Guided eco-tours of the forest by kayak and from an observation station. Day trips and overnight trips can be arranged. Advanced booking essential. Contact at The Golden Sunset Restaurant on Otres Beach or telephone: +(855) (0)12-812087

Website: www.marineconservationcambodia.org

Tour Operators: Boats, Islands, Equipment Rental

In addition to the tour operators and dive shops, most of the hotels and guesthouses in Sihanouk Ville and even several of the restaurants and bars (especially the beach bars) arrange boat trips and island picnics, trips to the waterfalls, the national parks and Bokor Hill Station. Bear in mind that different operators offer different levels of expertise, types of boats, quality of equipment and service, etc. Shop around for the tour operator that best fits your requirements.
 

Ana Travel Agency  

Air ticketing specialists. Bus, boat, taxi and tours arranged to Kampot, Kep, Bokor, Ream, waterfalls and islands. Full visa services. Flight change and reconfirmation. Currency and travelers cheques exchanged. Western management.

Two locations: the road to Serendipity Beach and behind Pim’s on Ochheuteal Beach.

Visa/MC
Tel: Mick +(855) (0)12-372018 or Ana +(855) (0)12-915301
E-mail: anainternetandtravel@yahoo.com
Website: www.anainternet.com

Cool Banana Travel & Tours

Travel and tour agent. Air, bus and ferry tickets. Motorcycles, bicycles, cars, jeep, vans for rent. Tour arrangements - Bokor, Island trips, National Parks, fishing, etc. Visa services. Good seafood restaurant. At the Cool Banana Bungalows, Restaurant and bar on the road to Serendipity Beach.

Tel: +(855) (0)16-688384, +(855) (0)12-941900

Chez Mari-yan Guesthouse

Offering daytrips/picnic trips to Koh Rong Samlem.
Tel: +(855) (0)12-828003

Mottah Cambodia Travel

Travel and tour agent. Air, bus and ferry tickets. Hotel reservations. Transportation of all sorts, bicycles, cars, vans. Tour arrangements. Cargo services. Visa services. Currency/T/C exchange.
Located at 193Eo, Ekareach St., downtown.
Tel: +(855) (0)12-996604
E-mail: info_mottah@yahoo.com

Website: www.mottah.com

Prey Nup Mangrove Ecosystem Discovery

Prey Nup Mangrove Ecosystem Discovery has recently begun running tours to a large mangrove forest preserve at oceans edge in Prey Nup district north of Sihanouk Ville town, offering a unique look at a delicate and endangered ecosystem. Excellent bird watching opportunities. Species sighting include Painted and Milky Storks, Kingfishers, Kites and Egrets. Guided eco-tours of the forest by kayak and from an observation station. Day trips and overnight trips can be arranged. Advanced booking essential. Contact at The Golden Sunset Restaurant on Otres Beach in Sihanoukville or telephone: +(855) (0)12-812087

Website: www.marineconservationcambodia.org

Sun-Tours

Offering 2 and 3 day island hopping cruises to the islands around Sihanouk Ville aboard a fully outfitted 3-deck luxury motoryacht. Nearby and more distant islands such as Koh Tang and Koh Prins. Clean comfortable cabins equipped with en suite w/c and shower. Fully stocked restaurant and bar. Sundeck. Radar, sonar, GPS, European standard. Diving arrangements.

Tel: +(855) (0)16-396201
robertheiduczek@aol.com
www.suntours-cambodia.com

Tradewinds Charters/Sihanoukville Fishing 

Fisherman’s Den Sports Bar offers fishing and boat trips on their 54 foot Western-style fishing boat with shower, toilet, wet bar, all gear, etc. Day trips from $20/pax. Charters, tours, thrice weekly island trips. If booking from outside the country, they can help you arrange accommodations and other requirements. Located downtown.

Tel: +(855) (0)12-702478
E-mail: nzbrian@camintel.com

Tourist Information/Kafé de la Gare

Very conveniently located directly opposite the bus station. Western run café and travel info/booking shop. Get local travel info, they can book a hotel for you and arrange transport. They can also arrange tours, island trips, national park tours, etc. They also have cell phones with free rental for customers. Leave a small deposit a get a cell phone for your use during your stay. Tel: 017-591986

Utopia Information Centre

Travel and tour agent. Air, bus and ferry tickets. Motorcycles, bicycles, electric bikes, cars, jeep, vans for rent. Tour arrangements - Bokor, Island trips, National Parks, fishing, etc. Visa services. Good seafood restaurant. On the road to Serendipity Beach.
Tel: 034-934319
info@utopiacambodia.com

www.utopiacambodia.com
 

Last updated 02/10