Koh Rong and Koh Rong Samloem: Beach and Boat Planning
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Koh Rong and Koh Rong Samloem are separate island destinations off Sihanoukville, Cambodia, with white-sand beaches reached by a short boat ride from the mainland. Plan around the exact island, beach and accommodation, not just the island name on a ticket, and match the boat's named arrival point to where you are staying.
Choose the island and beach first
Koh Rong and Koh Rong Samloem are separate destinations, and an island-level ticket does not always name the beach or property you need. Long Set Beach and Sok San Beach are distinct named beaches on Koh Rong.[1][2] GTVC lists Longset Beach as its own endpoint, separate from its general Koh Rong listing.[3] Confirm the exact beach and property name with your accommodation, then ask which boat endpoint and onward transfer serve it. Do not assume a short walk or road connection.
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Boats from Sihanoukville
The table shows GTVC adult fares for sailings on 22 October 2026, as seen on 15 October 2026. They are an example from one operator.
| GTVC route from Sihanoukville | Departures | Sailing time | Adult fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koh Rong | 08:00, 11:00, 14:00, 16:00 | 45 minutes | USD 17 one way; USD 30 return, marked “Return included”[4] |
| Koh Rong Samloem | 08:00, 11:00, 14:00, 16:00 | 30 minutes | USD 17 one way; USD 30 return, marked “Return included”[5] |
| Longset Beach (Koh Rong) | 08:00, 11:00, 14:00, 16:00 | 50 minutes | USD 17 one way; USD 30 return, marked “Return included”[3] |
These are sailing durations, not door-to-door journey times. The general Koh Rong route does not tell you which pier serves a particular stay. Before paying, ask the operator to confirm the departure pier, the island or beach endpoint, the current fare, baggage terms and what the return ticket includes.
Coordinate your arrival
First, book or identify the exact accommodation and beach. Next, send that name to the property and the boat operator and ask for the matching endpoint, departure pier and any transfer. Confirm who will meet you and where, and whether the transfer is included or booked separately. Then check the outbound and return details against your dates. Leave time to spare around boat travel.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office warns that tourist boats sometimes operate despite weather warnings, and notes accidents involving overloaded or poorly maintained boats.[6] Check its Cambodia sea-travel advice and the operator's updates before you sail. If conditions make a crossing unsafe, do not travel just because you hold a ticket.
For the wider mainland context and other places to plan, see our Cambodia travel guide.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Long Set Resort: Contact. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- [2] IslandSpeedFerry: SokSan destination information. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- [3] GTVC Speedboat: GTVC Speedboat schedules from Sihanoukville to Longset Beach (Koh Rong) | Schedule and online booking | GTVC Speedboat. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- [4] GTVC Speedboat: GTVC Speedboat schedules from Sihanoukville to Koh Rong | Schedule and online booking | GTVC Speedboat. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- [5] GTVC Speedboat: GTVC Speedboat schedules from Sihanoukville to Koh Rong Sanloem | Schedule and online booking | GTVC Speedboat. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- [6] UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: Safety and security - Cambodia travel advice - GOV.UK. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. They are separate island destinations. Choose the island and the exact beach or accommodation first, then confirm the matching boat endpoint.
GTVC showed adult fares of USD 17 one way for Koh Rong, Koh Rong Samloem and Longset Beach, and USD 30 return with “Return included” for all three, for sailings on 22 October 2026 (seen on 15 October 2026). Check the listing for your date.
GTVC lists 45 minutes to Koh Rong, 30 minutes to Koh Rong Samloem and 50 minutes to Longset Beach (seen on 15 October 2026). These are sailing times, not door-to-door times, so allow extra time for the rest of your journey.
Choose by the specific beach and accommodation you want, then compare the boat endpoint and onward arrangements for that property. An island name alone does not tell you how close a landing point is to your stay.
No. They are distinct named beaches on Koh Rong, and GTVC lists Longset Beach as a separate boat endpoint. Confirm your property name and arrival point rather than relying on a beach nickname.
Not necessarily. Ask your accommodation and the operator which named endpoint serves the property, where any transfer meets you, and whether that transfer is included or arranged separately.
Check current official travel advice and operator updates. The FCDO warns that tourist boats sometimes operate despite weather warnings and describes accidents involving overloaded or poorly maintained boats. Keep your plans flexible and do not travel against safety advice.
