Sihanoukville City Tour from Cruise Port: 5 Hours

Five hours through Sihanoukville's working waterfront, markets and temples

A small-group city tour of Sihanoukville for cruise passengers covers the Independence Monument, a working fishing pier, the local market, Wat Krom temple overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, and a beach stroll before returning to your ship. Pickup happens at Sihanoukville Port Gate 2 or the Independence Monument depending on where the cruise shuttle drops you. The guide meets you with a nameplate and the group stays under 12 people. English-speaking guide, bottled water and all entrance tickets are included. Food and drinks are at your own expense.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Sihanoukville city highlights

• Meet at shuttle drop-off point
• Visit Independence Monument
• Explore Tomnub Rolork - Koh Preap Pier
• Shop and sample food at Phsar Leu Market
• Visit Wat Krom temple
• Pass by Golden Lions Roundabout
• See Statue of Preah Thong and Neang Neak
• Stroll along Otres Beach
• Return to shuttle station

The experience

The tour starts where the cruise shuttle leaves you (either at the port gate or the Independence Monument), and your guide meets you with a printed nameplate. From there you move through the city on foot and by minivan, hitting the sites that show how Sihanoukville actually works. The Independence Monument, built in 1985 on Ekareach Street, sits in a small park with a shrine used for religious festivals. The lotus-shaped stupa follows traditional Khmer style and marks the city center. Then you head to Tomnub Rolork: Koh Preap Pier, a working fishing port where the infrastructure is minimal but the view into local maritime life is real. Vendors, boats and the daily rhythm of the fishery are on display. It is not a polished stop, which is exactly why it matters.

Phsar Leu Market, also called Sihanoukville Market, is where you spend time bargaining with vendors and tasting street food: fresh spring rolls, grilled meats, coconut desserts. The market runs daily 7am to 6pm and stocks fresh produce, seafood, spices, clothing and traditional handicrafts. After the market noise, Wat Krom temple sits on a hilltop with views across the city and the Gulf of Thailand. Inside is a large reclining Buddha and a shrine to the local deity Ya-Mao. The Statue of Preah Thong and Neang Neak, erected in 2022, stands 27.34 meters tall at the Ream Beach roundabout facing the sea. It is the country's largest copper statue and depicts the legendary co-founders of ancient Funan, whose union is said to have given rise to the Khmer people.

A pass by the Golden Lions Roundabout, built in 1996 with two golden lion statues symbolizing the city's strength, leads into a stroll along Otres Beach or Sokha Beach, where you can walk the sand and grab a coffee or lunch at your own cost if you want one. The tour wraps up at your shuttle bus station so you can board back to the ship. The whole day runs 5 to 6 hours.

What’s included

• Pickup at Sihanoukville Port Gate 2 or the Independence Monument with a nameplate.
• shared air-conditioned minivan or bus.
• English-speaking guide.
• bottled water.
• all entrance tickets to the Independence Monument, Wat Krom temple, and other sites.
• drop-off at your shuttle bus station for return to the cruise ship.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 09:00

Book up to5h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Sihanoukville Tours & Excursions

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see how Sihanoukville actually works (fishing ports, working markets, local temples) rather than resort beaches, and you have 5 to 6 hours between ship departure and arrival. The small-group format (max 12 people) and fixed schedule mean all the stops fit inside a single port call without rushing.

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Top questions

What is the Independence Monument and why does the tour start there?

The Independence Monument, built in 1985 on Ekareach Street, honors Cambodia's independence and those who died in past conflicts. It sits in a small park with a shrine used for religious festivals and features a lotus-shaped stupa in traditional Khmer style. It serves as a key landmark and symbol of national pride, making it the natural opening stop for a city tour.

Can I try local food at Phsar Leu Market?

Yes. Phsar Leu Market is a working hub where you interact with vendors and sample street food including fresh spring rolls, grilled meats and sweet coconut desserts. The market is open daily 7am to 6pm and also stocks fresh produce, seafood, spices, clothing and traditional handicrafts.

What will I see at Tomnub Rolork? Koh Preap Pier?

Tomnub Rolork: Koh Preap Pier is a busy fishing port offering a glimpse into local maritime life and Sihanoukville's fishing heritage. The pier lacks tourist facilities but has an authentic atmosphere. You'll see fishermen and boats at work, though infrastructure is limited.

How does pickup work when I arrive on the cruise ship?

Take the free shuttle bus provided by the cruise line when you disembark. It will drop you at either Sihanoukville Port Gate 2 or the Independence Monument. Your guide will meet you there with a nameplate printed under your name and the tour begins from that point.

What is the Statue of Preah Thong and Neang Neak?

The Statue of Preah Thong and Neang Neak, erected in 2022 at the Ream Beach roundabout facing the sea, is the country's largest copper statue at 27.34 meters tall. It depicts the legendary co-founders of ancient Funan: an Indian prince and a Naga princess whose union is said to have given rise to the Khmer people and culture.

Is there time to relax on the beach?

Yes. The tour includes a stroll along Otres Beach or Sokha Beach where you can walk the sand and soak in the tropical breeze. You can also order a coffee or lunch at your own expense if you want to linger.