15 cruises found
A Cambodia cruise follows the waterways, linking temples, floating villages, the bustling capital and rice-paddy landscapes.
On the Mekong or Tonlé Sap, the journey leads from Phnom Penh’s riverfront to stilt houses, from village markets to pagodas, and can then continue to Siem Reap and the temples of Angkor.
What sets the destination apart is its blend of leisurely cruising, local encounters, Khmer history and major cultural sites: a cruise here is less a series of stops than a gradual journey through the country along its rivers.
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Cambodia
Itinerary : Ho Chi Minh City, CAI BE, SA DEC, Chau doc, Phnom Penh, Kampong Chhnang, Koh Chen, Siem Reap
17 other departures
RV Toum Tiou II
9 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Ho Chi Minh City
04/17/2027
from
$ 1,754
Other departures:
21 Sep 2026
07-23 Oct 2026
11 Jan 2027
Other departures
Itinerary : Siem Reap, Koh Chen, Kampongtralach, Phnom Penh, SA DEC, CAI BE, Ho Chi Minh City
16 other departures
RV Toum Tiou II
9 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Ho Chi Minh City
04/09/2027
from
$ 1,754
Other departures:
13-29 Sep 2026
15-31 Oct 2026
16 Nov 2026
Other departures
Itinerary : Ho Chi Minh City, Chau doc, Chao Gao Canal, CAI BE, SA DEC, Chau doc, Phnom Penh, Kampong Chhnang, Tonle, Angkor (Angkor Vat)
22 other departures
RV indochine
9 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Ho Chi Minh City
04/03/2027
from
$ 2,019
Other departures:
07 Sep 2026
09-25 Oct 2026
10 Nov 2026
Other departures
Itinerary : Siem Reap, Kampongtralach, Phnom Penh, SA DEC, CAI BE, Ho Chi Minh City
19 other departures
RV indochine
9 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Ho Chi Minh City
04/11/2027
from
$ 2,019
Other departures:
01-17 Oct 2026
04-20 Dec 2026
05-21 Jan 2027
Other departures
Itinerary : Ho Chi Minh City, CAI BE, SA DEC, Chau doc, Phnom Penh, Kampong Chhnang, Koh Chen, Siem Reap, Angkor (Angkor Vat), Siem Reap, Angkor (Angkor Vat)
17 other departures
RV Toum Tiou II
11 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Ho Chi Minh City
04/01/2027
from
$ 2,304
Other departures:
21 Sep 2026
07-23 Oct 2026
11 Jan 2027
Other departures
Itinerary : Siem Reap, Angkor (Angkor Vat), Koh Chen, Kampongtralach, Phnom Penh, SA DEC, CAI BE, Ho Chi Minh City
16 other departures
RV Toum Tiou II
11 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Angkor (Angkor Vat)
04/07/2027
from
$ 2,379
Other departures:
11-27 Sep 2026
13-29 Oct 2026
14-30 Nov 2026
Other departures
Itinerary : Siem Reap, Kampongtralach, Phnom Penh, SA DEC, CAI BE, Ho Chi Minh City
26 other departures
Rv Indochine II
9 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Ho Chi Minh City
04/16/2027
from
$ 2,383
Other departures:
20 Sep 2026
06-22 Oct 2026
07-23 Nov 2026
Other departures
Itinerary : Ho Chi Minh City, Chau doc, Chao Gao Canal, CAI BE, SA DEC, Chau doc, Phnom Penh, Kampong Chhnang, Tonle, Angkor (Angkor Vat)
3 other departures
Rv Indochine II
9 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Ho Chi Minh City
04/25/2028
from
$ 2,480
Other departures:
30 Oct 2026
19 Feb 2027
14 Sep 2027
Itinerary : Ho Chi Minh City, Chau doc, Chao Gao Canal, CAI BE, SA DEC, Chau doc, Phnom Penh, Kampong Chhnang, Tonle, Angkor (Angkor Vat)
4 other departures
RV Lan Diep
9 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Ho Chi Minh City
11/27/2026
from
$ 2,835
Other departures:
13 Dec 2026
02-18 Dec 2027
03 Jan 2028
Itinerary : Siem Reap, Angkor (Angkor Vat), Tonle, Kampongtralach, Phnom Penh, SA DEC, CAI BE, Ho Chi Minh City
20 other departures
RV indochine
11 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Ho Chi Minh City
09/29/2026
from
$ 2,980
Other departures:
15 Oct 2026
02-18 Dec 2026
03-19 Jan 2027
Other departures
Itinerary : Ho Chi Minh City, My Tho, CAI BE, SA DEC, Tan Chau, Phnom Penh, Oudong, Phnom Penh, Koh Oknha Tey, Angkor Ban, Kampong Cham, Siem Reap
32 other departures
AmaDara
8 d
Balcony Stateroom
Ho Chi Minh City
09/06/2027
from
$ 3,255
Other departures:
24 Aug 2026
07-21 Sep 2026
05-19 Oct 2026
Other departures
Itinerary : Ho Chi Minh City, My Tho, CAI BE, SA DEC, Tan Chau, Phnom Penh, Oudong, Phnom Penh, Koh Oknha Tey, Angkor Ban, Kampong Cham, Siem Reap
22 other departures
AmaMaya
8 d
Balcony Stateroom
Ho Chi Minh City
09/13/2027
from
$ 3,367
Other departures:
04 Jan 2027
01 Feb 2027
01-15-29 Mar 2027
Other departures
Itinerary : Siem Reap, Angkor (Angkor Vat), Tonle, Kampongtralach, Phnom Penh, SA DEC, CAI BE, Ho Chi Minh City
25 other departures
Rv Indochine II
11 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Ho Chi Minh City
09/18/2026
from
$ 3,430
Other departures:
04-20 Oct 2026
05-21 Nov 2026
07-23 Dec 2026
Other departures
Itinerary : Siem Reap, Angkor (Angkor Vat), Tonle, Kampongtralach, Phnom Penh, SA DEC, CAI BE, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hanoi
20 other departures
RV indochine
14 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Ho Chi Minh City
09/29/2026
from
$ 4,549
Other departures:
15 Oct 2026
02-18 Dec 2026
03-19 Jan 2027
Other departures
Itinerary : Siem Reap, Angkor (Angkor Vat), Tonle, Kampongtralach, Phnom Penh, SA DEC, CAI BE, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hanoi
24 other departures
Rv Indochine II
14 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Ho Chi Minh City
09/18/2026
from
$ 5,000
Other departures:
04-20 Oct 2026
05-21 Nov 2026
07-23 Dec 2026
Other departures
Royal Palace
Tonlé Sap riverfront
Central market
Tonlé Sap riverfront
Central market
Royal Palace
Central market
Royal Palace
Tonlé Sap riverfront
Kampong Cham
Koh Dach
Wat Hanchey
Koh Dach
Wat Hanchey
Kampong Cham
Wat Hanchey
Kampong Cham
Koh Dach
Siem Reap
Angkor Wat
Kampong Phluk
Angkor Wat
Kampong Phluk
Siem Reap
Kampong Phluk
Siem Reap
Angkor Wat
Sihanoukville
Koh Rong Samloem
Kampot
Koh Rong Samloem
Kampot
Sihanoukville
Kampot
Sihanoukville
Koh Rong Samloem
Weather & swimming
Drier weather, more pleasant temperatures and easier sightseeing. This is the best time to combine Phnom Penh, the Mekong, Siem Reap and Angkor without excessive heat.
Expert advice
Ideal for a first cruise to Cambodia, especially if you want a good balance between sailing, temples and villages.
Weather & swimming
More intense heat and heavier atmosphere. Visits are still possible, but temples, markets and excursions can become tiring at midday.
Expert advice
Plan for a lighter pace, morning visits and regular breaks on board or in the shade.
Weather & swimming
Greener landscapes and more favorable water levels on some routes. Showers are more frequent, but the Tonlé Sap and floodplains come alive, and itineraries may differ.
Expert advice
A good option for seeing lakeside villages in a setting shaped more strongly by the water. Keep in mind that schedules may change with water levels.
Weather & swimming
An important cultural season around the Tonlé Sap and Mekong. The Water Festival marks the reversal of the Tonlé Sap River’s flow and brings a festive atmosphere to Phnom Penh’s riverfront.
Expert advice
A great choice for a more event-focused trip, but availability and logistics need to be planned well in advance.
| Season | Weather & swimming | Expert advice |
|---|---|---|
January–February & December | Drier weather, more pleasant temperatures and easier sightseeing. This is the best time to combine Phnom Penh, the Mekong, Siem Reap and Angkor without excessive heat. | Ideal for a first cruise to Cambodia, especially if you want a good balance between sailing, temples and villages. |
March–April | More intense heat and heavier atmosphere. Visits are still possible, but temples, markets and excursions can become tiring at midday. | Plan for a lighter pace, morning visits and regular breaks on board or in the shade. |
May–October Greener landscapes and more favorable water levels on some routes. Showers are more frequent, but the Tonlé Sap and floodplains come alive, and itineraries may differ. A good option for seeing lakeside villages in a setting shaped more strongly by the water. Keep in mind that schedules may change with water levels. | ||
November | An important cultural season around the Tonlé Sap and Mekong. The Water Festival marks the reversal of the Tonlé Sap River’s flow and brings a festive atmosphere to Phnom Penh’s riverfront. | A great choice for a more event-focused trip, but availability and logistics need to be planned well in advance. |
In Cambodia, the top cruise highlights are found both on the water and ashore: rivers, temples, villages, markets and historic cities create a remarkably varied experience.
Phnom Penh
For the riverfront, the confluence, evening boats and the energy of a capital built around the water.
Koh Dach
For silk workshops, villages, back roads and proximity to the Mekong.
Kampong Cham
For a laid-back river town, with markets, bridges, pagodas and local life.
Phnom Penh
For the riverfront, the confluence, evening boats and the energy of a capital built around the water.
Koh Dach
For silk workshops, villages, back roads and proximity to the Mekong.
Kampong Cham
For a laid-back river town, with markets, bridges, pagodas and local life.
Angkor Wat
For Cambodia’s iconic landmark, often paired with Mekong cruises through an extension to Siem Reap.
Wat Hanchey
For the views of the river, the pagodas and a spiritual stop above the Mekong.
Royal Palace of Phnom Penh
To understand the country’s royal and religious heritage in an accessible setting.
Angkor Wat
For Cambodia’s iconic landmark, often paired with Mekong cruises through an extension to Siem Reap.
Wat Hanchey
For the views of the river, the pagodas and a spiritual stop above the Mekong.
Royal Palace of Phnom Penh
To understand the country’s royal and religious heritage in an accessible setting.
Angkor Wat at dawn
For the towers, reflecting pools and morning light on the temples.
Kampong Phluk
For the stilt houses, boats and seasonally flooded forest.
Phnom Penh riverfront
For the boats, the confluence and the late-afternoon light on the river.
Angkor Wat at dawn
For the towers, reflecting pools and morning light on the temples.
Kampong Phluk
For the stilt houses, boats and seasonally flooded forest.
Phnom Penh riverfront
For the boats, the confluence and the late-afternoon light on the river.
Koh Rong Samloem
For pale-sand beaches, warm water and a slower island pace.
Kampot
For its pepper, old houses, river and more relaxed atmosphere.
Kep
For crab, the market, sea views and a food-focused side trip along the coast.
Koh Rong Samloem
For pale-sand beaches, warm water and a slower island pace.
Kampot
For its pepper, old houses, river and more relaxed atmosphere.
Kep
For crab, the market, sea views and a food-focused side trip along the coast.
Arrive in Phnom Penh along the Tonlé Sap riverfront
Phnom Penh takes on another dimension when you arrive by water. Travelers enjoy the lively riverfront, evening boats, proximity to the Royal Palace and the chance to see the capital first as a city at the confluence of rivers, rather than simply as a major metropolis.
Travel from the Mekong to the temples of Angkor
The transition from a river cruise to Siem Reap remains one of the highlights of a trip to Cambodia. Travelers love the contrast between riverside villages, leisurely cruising and the visual power of Angkor Wat, which gives the journey a true sense of progression.
Discover a stilt village on the Tonlé Sap
Kampong Phluk or other lakeside villages leave a strong impression because of their direct relationship with the water. The tall stilt houses, boats, walkways and seasonally flooded forest reveal a way of life very different from that of the cities and temples.
Bike across Koh Dach among silk workshops and stilt houses
Near Phnom Penh, Koh Dach offers a chance to slow down without leaving the Mekong. Travelers enjoy the weaving workshops, back roads, stilt houses and easily accessible countryside, a welcome contrast with the capital’s energy.
Climb to Wat Hanchey for views over the Mekong
Wat Hanchey adds a scenic pause to river itineraries. Travelers appreciate its pagodas, statues and river views, as well as the chance to look down on a landscape usually seen from the boat.
Taste Kep’s crab after a port call in Sihanoukville
When the itinerary follows the coast, Kep offers a gentler alternative to Sihanoukville. Travelers enjoy its crab market, small seaside restaurants and memorable pairing with Kampot pepper.
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992, the archaeological site of Angkor is the emblem of Cambodia. These ruins are home to the Capital Temple, whose towers are featured on the country's flag. Angkor is also home to one of Cambodia's most romantic sites, Ta Phrom temple. Surrounded by jungle and with a capacity of 12,000, this temple was built by Jayavarman in the Bayon style as a Buddhist monastery and school in 1186. Equally impressive is the Baphuon temple, the work of King Udayadityavarman II. Overhung by a five-level rectangular pyramid housing the central sanctuary, this temple comprises 3 passages and is set in the middle of a rectangular enclosure measuring 425m by 125m. Inside, a sandstone causeway slumbers on a 1.20m stilt built over the enclosure's former basins. During the reign of Jayavarman, the Terrace of the Elephants was built in the 12th century. Bordering the former royal palace and dominating Angkor Thom's main square, this temple is 15m wide, 300m long and 3 to 5m high, and is bordered on all sides by a snake-shaped balustrade (naga). Further north, the Terrace of the Leper King is one of Cambodia's oldest monuments and features a representation (a reproduction, as the Phnom Penh National Museum holds the original) of Yama, the Hindu God of Death, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In addition to the archaeological ruins for which it is famous, Cambodia is a destination full of life. Nicknamed the "Pearl of South-East Asia", the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh stands out for its colonial remains and temples, including the Royal Palace. Located on the region's coast, the village of Sihanoukville is a must-see seaside resort. With its immense beaches, including the 4km-long BeachOtres Beach, the shores are lined with bars and restaurants where you can enjoy cocktails and meals in the sun. Formerly known for its pepper trade, Kampot is a prime tourist destination. Located in the south of Cambodia, this peaceful town blends the Cambodian way of life with the architectural style of the colonial period. The town is home to the abandoned Bokor health resort, a popular attraction at its 1000 m altitude. South of Battambang, the Bamboo Train site awaits visitors. Built with bamboo platforms that can be dismantled, the chassis of this benchmark attraction are mounted on candles and have retained their originality to this day.
In Kratie are the unusual freshwater dolphins. With their gray skin and small hump before the fin, these rare specimens measure between two and three meters. A more or less endangered species, they congregate in the Irrawaddy River in Burma and in Kratie. The Mondulkiri region, meanwhile, has been preserved in its wild state. The surrounding area is dominated by jungle as far as the eye can see, consisting mainly of immense rainforest. The Popokvil Falls are also well worth a visit, with their cascades falling from two tiers, 14m and 18m high respectively.
Cambodia has two monsoon periods. The first is in the north, which is dry and cold from November to March. The second is the South-West monsoon, which lasts from May to October and is often wet. Year-round temperatures range from 20°C to 35°C. The coolest month is January and the hottest is April. Consequently, the best time to go is from November to March. But no matter when you visit, you're sure to find restaurants serving Amok, Cambodia's national dish.
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