Sihanoukville Cruise Port
Sihanoukville, Cambodia · Asia
Cruise ships dock at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port — Cruise Berth, Sihanoukville.
Plan my port daysWorking cargo port with cruise calls, close to town and beaches by tuk-tuk or shuttle.
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Port summary
Sihanoukville is a fast-changing boomtown: the port itself is industrial, but the beaches, hilltop pagodas, Phsar Leu market, Kbal Chhay waterfall and Ream National Park are all reachable by cheap tuk-tuk. Hire a driver for the day and agree a price up front.
Cruise dock
Sihanoukville Autonomous Port — Cruise Berth
The multipurpose deep-water quay of the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, where cruise ships berth alongside. It is a working cargo port about 3.5 km from the city center; passengers leave by shuttle, tuk-tuk or taxi.
Latitude: 10.645778, Longitude: 103.507514
See dock on port map →Getting to Sihanoukville
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Bring small US dollar bills; USD is used for almost everything and you will get change in riel. Carry cash for tuk-tuks, markets and temples, as cards work only at bigger hotels.
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Excursions compared
3 comparedSihanoukville city sightseeing: hilltop pagodas, market & beaches
≈ 5 h · sold by 2 cruise lines
Cruise line
€100$112
Do it yourself
€35$39
Save ≈ €65Save ≈ $73 (65% off)
The port is an industrial cargo terminal about 3.5 km from town, so you leave by the cruise-line shuttle or a tuk-tuk waiting at the gate. Hire one tuk-tuk for the whole day (roughly $20-25 / €20-25 for the vehicle, agreed up front) to link Wat Leu, Wat Krom, Phsar Leu market and a beach; the driver waits at each stop. Temples are free (small donation), the market is free to browse.
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Ream National Park mangrove boat safari and wildlife
≈ 7 h · sold by 4 cruise lines
Cruise line
€130$146
Do it yourself
€70$78
Save ≈ €60Save ≈ $67 (46% off)
Pre-arrange a taxi at the port gate for the ~45-minute drive east to Ream (about $30-40 / €35 for the car return, agreed up front). At the ranger station you hire a wooden boat for a mangrove and river cruise (~$15-30 / €25 per person, shared); on busy cruise days it is worth booking a boat and guide ahead. Bring water and cash; there is a simple beach cafe for lunch.
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Ready-made port days
10 plansCity Temples & Market by Tuk-Tuk
The classic Sihanoukville sampler — two gilded pagodas, the buzzing central market and the Golden Lions — done in a hired tuk-tuk for a tenth of the ship's price.
The Free Sihanoukville Day
Every sight on this day is free — a sea-goddess pagoda, the central market, the Golden Lions and a swim off Independence Beach. All you pay for is the tuk-tuk.
Serendipity Beach & a Seafood BBQ
Sink into the heart of Sihanoukville's beach strip — soft sand, warm water and a plate of grilled prawns and squid straight off the Ochheuteal barbecues.
Otres Beach Slow Day
Trade the crowds for the calmer, boho south — a long, low-key beach where the plan is a lounger, a swim and a book, and nothing more.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Sihanoukville?
- Your ship docks directly at the Sihanoukville cruise terminal in Cambodia.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Sihanoukville?
- Yes. Sihanoukville is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Sihanoukville centre?
- Typical options include Shuttle bus, Tuk-tuk, Taxi, Motorbike taxi. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Sihanoukville?
- Plan for at least 4 hours ashore to see Sihanoukville independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Sihanoukville and are cards accepted?
- Sihanoukville uses the US Dollar. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Wi-Fi isn't reliably available at the Sihanoukville cruise terminal. Consider a local SIM or your cruise line's data package.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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