Getting ashore
Phnom Penh is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Phnom Penh, which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
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Phnom Penh Cruise Port
Phnom Penh is a cruise port stop with regular dockside arrivals and moderate cruise traffic mostly from March, April, August, September, October, November, and December.
Usually docks
Moderate traffic
Smaller ships
What to expect in Phnom Penh
How busy does Phnom Penh get?
Some dates are noticeably busier than others.
Multiple ships are in port on roughly 21% of days, so the exact date can change the port experience considerably.
- Typical day: ~0 passengers
- Busy day: 0+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 21% of days
Check your date
October 2026
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Where Phnom Penh fits into a cruise
Phnom Penh is usually a transit port. Compare the full itinerary, not this port alone.
When to cruise to Phnom Penh
Cruise ships visit during 9 months of the year, with the heaviest traffic from March, April, August, September, October, November, and December.
Most cruise traffic clusters from March, April, August, September, October, November, and December, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Phnom Penh typically carry around 18 guests.