Koh Khteah (Chiva Reef)

Koh Preus (Harbour Reef)

Koh Trangol

Sihanoukville Harbour Wrecks

Treasure Island Wreck

Volkswagen Reef

Sihanoukville offers a vibrant culinary scene blending Khmer, Chinese, and Vietnamese influences. Fresh seafood is the highlight with grilled fish, prawns, crab, and squid featuring prominently at harbour-side restaurants. Fish amok, Cambodia's signature steamed fish curry in banana leaves, is a must-try dish. Lok lak (pepper beef) and kuy teav (noodle soup) are popular Khmer staples. The international dining scene includes Italian, Thai, and Western options catering to the tourist market. Num banhchok (rice noodle salad with fish gravy) is a beloved breakfast dish. Fresh tropical fruits including mango, pineapple, and dragon fruit are abundant. Angkor Beer and local palm wine are the standard beverages.

Sokha Beach Resort

Sahaa Beach Resort

The Reef Hotel

Queenco Hotel & Casino

Sihanoukville serves as the primary diving hub for Cambodia, offering easy access to a diverse collection of coastal and nearshore reef sites within 10 to 20 minutes by boat from the mainland harbour. The region features six distinct dive sites ranging from Koh Khteah (Chiva Reef), a shallow fringing reef ideal for training with seahorses and pipefish, to the unusual Volkswagen Reef where sunken VW vans and concrete pipes have been transformed into an artificial reef paradise with frogfish and ghost pipefish. Treasure Island Wreck provides an accessible wreck experience at 12 to 18 metres, while Koh Preus (Harbour Reef) offers gentle sloping coral with stingrays and large snapper schools. Koh Trangol adds rocky island diving with occasional bamboo sharks, and the Sihanoukville Harbour Wrecks deliver dramatic silhouette photography in silty conditions. The compact nature of the dive site cluster allows divers to experience multiple sites in a single trip, with short boat rides between locations. Water temperatures remain warm at 26 to 31 degrees Celsius year-round with visibility ranging from 5 to 18 metres depending on the site and season. The dry season from November to April provides the best conditions with improved visibility and calmer seas.

Sihanoukville – Coastal & Nearshore Reefs

Dry season with calm seas, excellent visibility of 15-30 meters, and comfortable temperatures for extended diving.

Southwest monsoon bringing rougher seas, reduced visibility, and some dive sites may be inaccessible.

Transitional months with generally acceptable conditions and occasional rain showers.

Sihanoukville is located in southern Cambodia on the Gulf of Thailand coast. Sihanoukville International Airport (KOS) receives flights from Phnom Penh, Ho Chi Minh City, and other regional hubs. The city is approximately 4 hours by road from Phnom Penh. The dive sites are reached by boat from Sihanoukville harbour with 10 to 20 minute transfers. Tuk-tuks and taxis connect the town to the dive departure points. The compact size of the site cluster makes multi-dive days logistically straightforward.

Dive Sites in Sihanoukville – Coastal & Nearshore Reefs

Koh Khteah (Chiva Reef)

Koh Preus (Harbour Reef)

Koh Trangol

Sihanoukville Harbour Wrecks

Treasure Island Wreck

Volkswagen Reef