Phnom Penh sunset dinner cruise: 360-degree river views

Live music, the Royal Palace lit at night, and the three rivers where they meet

A sunset and dinner cruise on the Mekong River in Phnom Penh with 360-degree views from the upper and main decks, live traditional Khmer music, and passage past the Royal Palace and the junction of the Tonle Sap, Mekong, and Bassac rivers. A 5 pm departure is recommended to catch the sunset. One-way hotel pickup and dinner are available depending on which option you choose at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset and evening dinner cruise

• Board the boat in Phnom Penh
• Enjoy live traditional Khmer music
• Cruise past the Royal Palace
• View floating villages on Mekong River
• Watch sunset near river junction
• Cruise along Phnom Penh riverfront skyline
• Pass under Japanese Friendship Bridge
• Return to port

The experience

The boat leaves the dock and heads upriver along the Phnom Penh waterfront, where you can listen to live traditional Khmer music from either the upper deck or the main deck near the bar. After passing the Royal Palace, the route turns toward the junction of three rivers (the Tonle Sap, Mekong, and Bassac), where you'll watch the sunset over the water. Floating villages and fishing families live on houseboats along the Mekong, and their presence shifts with the water level and the season, so what you see changes throughout the year.

Once the light fades, the boat heads back downriver and turns up the Tonle Sap to show you the Phnom Penh skyline after dark. Passing under the Japanese Friendship Bridge on the return to port gives you a view of the city lit up that you can only see from the water. The whole route takes about two hours and the boat has uninterrupted 360-degree views from both decks, so you're never blocked by railings or cabin walls.

The boat carries both men's and women's bathrooms and a stainless steel kitchen. Three package options are available: cruise with dinner and pickup, cruise with snacks and pickup, or cruise only without pickup. Drinks are available to purchase onboard. Outside food and beverages are not permitted. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and infants can travel in a pram or stroller.

What’s included

• Live traditional Khmer music throughout the cruise.
• views of the Royal Palace and the junction of three rivers.
• 360-degree sightlines from both the upper and main decks.
• access to men's and women's bathrooms onboard.
• one-way hotel pickup on the dinner and snacks options.
• all-you-can-eat dinner on the dinner option, or snacks on the snacks option.

Options for this experience

3 options

Cruise only, pickup not providedGuide in English · 17:00 and 18:00Duration: 2 hours. Cruise on the Mekong with live traditional Khmer music. A full bar and food menu are available to purchase to suit your needs. Welcome drink: one welcome sunset cocktail per customer.

Cruise with snacks and free pickupGuide in English · 17:00 and 18:00Duration: 2 hours. Cruise on the Mekong with live traditional Khmer music, with a view of the sunset or city lights. Full bar and kitchen on board. Welcome drink and bar snacks: one welcome drink, with light bar snacks included. The full bar and food menu can be bought as extras. Pickup is included.

Cruise with dinner and free pickupGuide in English · 17:00 and 18:00Duration: 2 hours. Cruise on the Mekong with live traditional Khmer music, with a view of the sunset or the city lights of Phnom Penh. All-you-can-eat BBQ dinner, including one welcome drink. A full bar is available to purchase extras. Pickup is included.

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Information

Lasts 2h, runs every day at 17:00 and 18:00, from US$ 9.90 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to Saturday: 17:00 and 18:00Sunday: 17:00

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Cambo Cruise

Is this one for you?Book the dinner option with pickup if you're arriving in Phnom Penh and want a first evening that doesn't require arranging transport or planning where to eat. The snacks-and-pickup option works if you prefer a lighter meal or want to eat separately later. Choose the cruise-only option if you're staying nearby and want to keep the cost down, or if you plan to dine before or after rather than onboard.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time should I arrive for the sunset?

A 5 pm departure is recommended if you want to watch the sunset over the water at the three-river junction. The cruise runs about two hours total, so you'll be back by roughly 7 pm.

Does the cruise include dinner?

Dinner is included only if you book the "Cruise, Dinner, Free Pickup" or "Cruise, Snacks, Free Pickup" option at checkout. The "Cruise Only" option does not include food, though snacks and drinks are available to purchase onboard.

Is hotel pickup included?

One-way hotel pickup is included in the "Cruise, Dinner, Free Pickup" and "Cruise, Snacks, Free Pickup" options. The "Cruise Only - NO PICK UP" option does not include pickup, so you'll need to make your own way to the dock.

What is the three-river junction?

The three-river junction is the point where the Tonle Sap, Mekong, and Bassac rivers meet near Phnom Penh. The cruise passes this spot during the sunset portion of the evening, and it's one of the main landmarks on the route.

Can I see the Royal Palace from the boat?

Yes, the route passes the Royal Palace on the way upriver. You'll see it lit up after dark on the return journey as well, when the Phnom Penh skyline is illuminated.

What's included in the cruise?

All cruises include live traditional Khmer music on the upper deck. A welcome sunset cocktail is included in the dinner and snacks options. Depending on your package, dinner or snacks may be included. Otherwise, food and drinks are available to purchase.