PPAP Passenger Terminal TS1 → Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda
Request or take a Grab tuk-tuk in front of the terminal and travel 1.8 km south along the Sisowath Quay riverside road to the entrance to the Royal Palace.
Cruise port in Cambodia
Phnom Penh
Allow about 5 min each way from the terminal to the city center. Average time in port: 12 hours. 24 places to explore.
- Ships calling here
- 6 ships
- Upcoming sailings
- 543 sailings
- Average time in port
- About 12 hours
- Lowest fare
- From USD 1,234
After disembarking
Cruise ships dock at Phnom Penh cruise terminals. Allow about 5 min each way from the terminal to the city center.
- 2 cruise terminals
The assigned dock is one of Phnom Penh Autonomous Port International Passenger Terminal (TS1), Sisowath Quay Sightseeing Pier and varies by sailing.
- Tips for Using Grab and PassApp Tuk-Tuks
For travel around Phnom Penh, use Grab or the local PassApp rather than negotiating with street tuk-tuk drivers. You can get metered fares without overcharging and pay with Kakao Pay or a credit card.
- Using US Dollars (USD) and Cambodian Riel (KHR)
US dollars are accepted at most shops and restaurants in Cambodia. Change under 1 dollar is given in Cambodian riel (about 4,000 riel to 1 dollar). Be aware that torn or stained dollar bills are refused.
About 12 hours in port: where can you go?
Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.
Return travel Time at destination
Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.
Between the terminal, city and airport
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
Royal Palace → Central Market (Phsar Thmei)
At the stop in front of the Royal Palace, take a tuk-tuk 2 km northwest via Streets 130 or 154 and get off at the main dome entrance to Central Market.
Royal Palace → Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21)
Near the Royal Palace, request a Grab tuk-tuk along Sihanouk Boulevard to the entrance to Tuol Sleng Museum on Street 113.
Phnom Penh Riverside → Choeung Ek Genocidal Center (Killing Fields)
Hire a taxi or a tuk-tuk with return waiting from a riverside hotel or the terminal to the Choeung Ek Killing Fields, 15 km southwest of the city.
Phnom Penh places to explore
Explore 24 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
This historic site was a high school converted by the Khmer Rouge regime into a brutal secret interrogation center, S-21. Black-and-white photos of victims and prison cells remain preserved; it is on UNESCO's Memory of the World Register.
- Visit
- about 1 hr 30 min
- Admission
- USD 5~USD 10
This is a place of remembrance for a tragic history, so respectful clothing and quiet behavior are required; renting a Korean audio guide is strongly recommended.
Royal Palace of Cambodia
Built in 1866 by King Norodom, this is the official residence of the Cambodian king. The ornate Khemarin Throne Hall, with its golden, traditional Khmer multi-tiered roof, and its gardens are well preserved.
- Visit
- about 1 hr 30 min
- Admission
- USD 10
Entry is strictly prohibited in clothing that leaves the shoulders or knees uncovered, such as sleeveless tops, shorts, or short skirts.
National Museum of Cambodia
This museum, housed in red terracotta buildings in traditional Khmer style around a courtyard pond garden, holds outstanding ancient Khmer Hindu and Buddhist sculptures from the 6th to 14th centuries, excavated at sites including Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom.
- Visit
- about 1 hr 30 min
- Admission
- USD 10
Wat Phnom
This Buddhist temple stands on a 27-meter hill built by a woman named Penh in 1372 to house four Buddha statues that had drifted down the river. The sacred site gave Phnom Penh—'Penh's Hill'—its name.
- Visit
- about 45 min
- Admission
- USD 1
Silver Pagoda
This royal temple is named for the more than 5,000 silver tiles covering its floor. It houses a French Baccarat crystal Emerald Buddha and a gold Buddha statue set with 9,584 diamonds.
- Visit
- about 45 min
- Admission
- Free
Admission is included with the Royal Palace ticket, and photography inside the temple is prohibited.
Independence Monument
Built in 1958 to commemorate independence from France, this 37-meter reddish-brown monument was designed by architect Vann Molyvann in the shape of an Angkor temple lotus bud. It is especially beautiful when illuminated at night.
- Visit
- about 25 min
- Admission
- Free
Cruises calling at Phnom Penh
543 sailings are grouped into 23 cruises by ship and route.
Pandaw105 departure dates
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2029.03
Emerald Cruises64 departure dates
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.12
Pandaw29 departure dates
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.04Asia cruises · 7 nights
Classic Mekong
Ho Chi Minh City → Siem Reap
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 4,311
Emerald Cruises7 departure dates
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.10Asia cruises · 7 nights
Indochina Mekong Journey
Hanoi → Ho Chi Minh City
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 8,186
Emerald Cruises45 departure dates
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.12Asia cruises · 9 nights · Mid-length cruise
Treasures & Temples of Vietnam & Cambodia
Hanoi → Siem Reap
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 4,786
Emerald Cruises41 departure dates
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.12Asia cruises · 9 nights · Mid-length cruise
Grand Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia
Hanoi → Ho Chi Minh City
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 5,481
Emerald Cruises31 departure dates
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.11Asia cruises · 7 nights
Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong
Ho Chi Minh City → Siem Reap
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 3,421
Emerald Cruises20 departure dates
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.11Asia cruises · 7 nights
Wonders of Indochina and the Mekong
Ho Chi Minh City → Bangkok
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 5,921
Emerald Cruises30 departure dates
Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2028.12Asia cruises · 7 nights
Wonders of Cambodia, Vietnam & the Mekong
Siem Reap → Ho Chi Minh City
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 3,421
Emerald Cruises11 departure dates
Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2028.12Asia cruises · 22 nights · Long cruise
Grand Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia
Hanoi → Ho Chi Minh City
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 6,015
Emerald Cruises10 departure dates
Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2028.12Asia cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Wonders of Cambodia, Vietnam & the Mekong
Siem Reap → Ho Chi Minh City
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 3,880
Emerald Cruises19 departure dates
Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2028.12Asia cruises · 9 nights · Mid-length cruise
10-Day Meandering Majestic Mekong Cruise
Phnom Penh → Ho Chi Minh City
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 2,390
23 cruises call at this port.
Ships calling at Phnom Penh
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Emerald Cruises · 365 sailings
Emerald Harmony
4 cabin types · 3 dining venues · 11 entertainment options · 5 decks
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Pandaw · 105 sailings
RV Tonle Pandaw
3 cabin types · 1 dining venue · 6 entertainment options · 2 decks
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Pandaw · 37 sailings
RV Mekong Pandaw
3 cabin types · 1 dining venue · 10 entertainment options · 3 decks
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Pandaw · 29 sailings
RV Bassac Pandaw
2 cabin types · 1 dining venue · 9 entertainment options · 2 decks
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About Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s busy capital, sits at the junction of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers. It was a hub for both the Khmer Empire and French colonialists. On its walkable riverfront, lined with parks, restaurants and bars, are the ornate Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, displaying artifacts from around the country. At the city’s heart is the massive, art deco Central Market.
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