Our trips provide exclusive diving and we can promise you that the only other divers you see in the water will be the ones that came with you on the boat! No other operators dive such a large range of sites.
Departing from Sihanoukville, the islands off the coast present some amazing diving with an incredible diversity of hard and soft corals, a large collection of reef fishes and an enormous variety of macro-life. Most of the off-shore islands are uninhabited and between dives you can relax on the white sandy beaches or snorkel off the shore. Join us on the only 2 custom-built dive boats in Cambodia and enjoy exclusive diving in one of the last unexplored places on earth.
Our team of multi-lingual Dive Masters and Instructors are Cambodia’s most highly qualified and experienced dive professionals with years of experience anticipating diver needs. With a commitment to only the best scuba safety and communications equipment, we operate to the highest international standards. 100% safety record and all staffs are fully qualified PADI Professionals and trained in first aid. However for your peace of mind and free of charge, we provide PADI Injury and Assistance Insurance for every individual who participates in any diving, snorkelling or swimming activity with us.
Divers are not expected to load the boat or wash the gear or even change their tanks, although if you feel inclined I'm sure any help would be gratefully accepted by our DMs! Groups are kept deliberately small to ensure a truly personalised service: we take a max of 10 on overnight trips. Our DMs take a maximum of 4-6 people and accompany each dive unless otherwise requested.
We have the only liveaboard boat operating in Cambodia. It is a 2 deck boat, equipped with 2 fresh water showers, western toilet, cooking facilities, dining area, GPS, radio and fish-finder. We sleep on mattress beds on the lower and upper deck with sheets, blankets and pillows provided. We also have an accompanying speed boat to assist in taking customers to and from the boat.
Our new daytrip boat is comfortably set up with plenty of shade and has a pleasant sundeck where you can relax after diving or snorkeling. We have a big kitting up area with lots of space for all your dive gear. The boat has 2 side entrances and the best dive ladders to allow you to easily exit the water after a dive. We have a western toilet on board and a fresh water shower to rinse off.
Cambodia has three seasons. The rainy, monsoon season, lasts from May to October. November to April is the dry season, this is split into cold season from November to January and the hot season is from February to April. Temperatures change can be very slight between each season and can range from between 21 to 35 degrees celcius.
Dive shop typically closes its doors from June through September as the water becomes murky and the weather is generally inclement. Don't be fooled by anyone offering decent diving conditions in the gulf of Thailand after June! It's simply not possible and you will be disappointed.
The diving season in Cambodia is from late October to the end of June and visibility typically ranges from 10-25 metres. The warm tropical waters are always between 27-31 degrees centigrade & the currents around the islands make it an ideal place for drift diving.
The diving around the islands tends to be fairly shallow (around 15 m unless you bring a spade!). Many of the dive sites around Cambodia are as yet completely undived. We are still finding new ones every week. There is a lot of hard and soft coral virtually untouched and the waters are great for macro photography, offering a wide variety of nudibranches, seahorses, octopus, worms, crustaceans, ascidians, holothurians, sea anemones and sponges. At the larger end of the scale, we have cuttlefish, stingrays, moray eels, cobia, pelagics and even dolphins and whales.
Take the plunge and dive or snorkel with us in one of the last unexplored places on earth. Our full day trips depart at 7.30am and go at least 2 hours out to Koh Rong Samloem, Koh Kon or Koh Rong to bring you the best visibility and dive sites this area has to offer. For the trip, you should bring everything you would need for a day on a secluded beach. In particular we recommend: sunscreen, hat, swim suit!!!, towel and a book. Everything else you need is included in the trip, there are no hidden costs.
Breakfast will be served on board our custom built daytrip boat during the journey and soft drinks, fruit and snacks are provided all day. Once at the islands, divers will do their first dive (we aim for at least 50 or 60 min dives, no 40 min diving here!) and the snorkellers can get in and explore the underwater world. Unless otherwise requested, all dives will take place at different dive sites.
During the long surface interval, we will have lunch and there’s time for relaxing, maybe taking a walk on the beach, swimming, jumping off the boat – the choice is yours. After the second dive, we will head back to Sihanoukville, aiming to arrive around 4-5pm.
- All equipment (included in the price is all the equipment you need – no extra rental fees per day, unlike other outfits)
- Full PADI Customer Injury and Assistance Insurance (yes, that’s for each diver or snorkeler, not just for the staff)
- Bookings can be made at either office while sunbathing in Sihanoukville or sight-seeing in Phnom Penh
- Guaranteed PADI European and Western certified Instructors and DM’s
- On the Boat:
- Full day trip, 2 dives plus all the snorkeling you can handle
- All meals, full breakfast, lunch, and non-alcoholic drinks, fruit and snacks (no $10 for sandwiches! Or $1 for pop!), dining area
- Onboard Washroom, fresh water shower (no scooping needed here!) and western toilet
- Two deck boat - Sun deck with plus shaded lower deck
- Real Captain – with over 25 years of experience – a guaranteed seafaring professional
Take the plunge and dive or snorkel with us in one of the last unexplored places on earth. Our full day trips depart at 7.30am and go at least 2 hours out to Koh Rong Samloem, Koh Kon or Koh Rong to bring you the best visibility and dive sites this area has to offer. For the trip, you should bring everything you would need for a day on a secluded beach. In particular we recommend: sunscreen, hat, swim suit!!!, towel and a book. Everything else you need is included in the trip, there are no hidden costs.
Breakfast will be served on board our custom built daytrip boat during the journey and soft drinks, fruit and snacks are provided all day. Once at the islands, divers will do their first dive (we aim for at least 50 or 60 min dives, no 40 min diving here!) and the snorkellers can get in and explore the underwater world. Unless otherwise requested, all dives will take place at different dive sites.
During the long surface interval, we will have lunch and there’s time for relaxing, maybe taking a walk on the beach, swimming, jumping off the boat – the choice is yours. After the second dive, we will head back to Sihanoukville, aiming to arrive around 4-5pm.
- All equipment (included in the price is all the equipment you need – no extra rental fees per day, unlike other outfits)
- Full PADI Customer Injury and Assistance Insurance (yes, that’s for each diver or snorkeler, not just for the staff)
- Bookings can be made at either office while sunbathing in Sihanoukville or sight-seeing in Phnom Penh
- Guaranteed PADI European and Western certified Instructors and DM’s
- On the Boat:
- Full day trip, 2 dives plus all the snorkeling you can handle
- All meals, full breakfast, lunch, and non-alcoholic drinks, fruit and snacks (no $10 for sandwiches! Or $1 for pop!), dining area
- Onboard Washroom, fresh water shower (no scooping needed here!) and western toilet
- Two deck boat - Sun deck with plus shaded lower deck
- Real Captain – with over 25 years of experience – a guaranteed seafaring professional
Full day trip, 2 dives US$85 (roughtly GBP41 or Euro58)
Full day trip snorkelling US$25 (roughtly GBP12 or Euro17)
This fee is the only fee and can be paid by Credit Card (CC) and of course in the ever acceptable US$ cash. Banks in Sihanoukville and Phnom Penh can also do ATM and CC withdrawals.
TRAVEL THRU
Fly to Phnom Penh from Kuala Lumpur and there are several flight companies who offer daily flights. The one we personally use is Air Asia but be aware that they have a 15 KG baggage weight limit. At a cost of about USD20, you can get an additional 15 KG if you check in a bag as a SPORTS BAG. Check www.airasia.com where you can book online.
If you’re coming from PP, you have various options to get to Sihanoukville. National Route #4 to Sihanoukville is a paved and smooth, fast, easy road.
Relatively comfortable, a/c buses (but no toilet) depart Phnom Penh several times per day. $4 and it takes about 4 hours. All buses depart from the bus stations near the Central Market (Psar Tmei). Most will stop half way for a break for 15mins. In high season it’s best to buy a ticket ahead of time.
Schedule:
- PP to SKV : 6:55, 7:30, 8:30, 12:30, 1:30
- SHV to PP : 7:10, 8:00, 12:15, 1:10, 2:00
- Stations:
- Phnom Penh: On Charles de Gaulle, next to the Central Market.
- Sihanoukville office: Center of town on Ekareach St.
Schedule:
- PP to SKV : 7:15, 8:15, 12:30, 1:30
- SHV to PP : 7:15, 8:15, 12:30, 1:30
- Stations:
- Phnom Penh: Just southwest of the Central Market, on the corner of 142 St. and Charles de Gaulle Blvd.
- Sihanoukville office: On Ekareach and Sopheakmongkol Streets.
Capitol Guesthouse in Phnom Penh is running daily a/c buses to Sihanoukville. Departs from the Capitol G/house in Phnom Penh at 7:15AM. $3.50 one way. Discount for round trip ticket. In Sihanoukville contact Capitol Tours on Ekareach in the middle of downtown. The Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh bus departs at 12:30PM
Most shared taxis depart Phnom Penh before 10:00AM, though you can still find one into the mid afternoon. R10,000/person. Shared taxis offer a cramped and harrowing 3-3½-hour ride with 8 or more people stuffed in a compact car. You can opt to pay for 2 places and get the front seat to yourself, but bear in mind a lot of the cars have the steering on the wrong side of the car so you could find yourself in the hot seat when it comes to overtaking! Private taxis (just you) run about to $55+. In Phnom Penh taxis wait at the southwest corner of the Central Market (Phsar Tmei). In Sihanoukville, Phnom Penh bound taxies wait on Street 108.
It is a 230 km, 4-5 hour trip on Route #4. Most cyclists rent 250cc off-road bikes for the trip. Rent motorcycles at Lucky Lucky or New New Motorcycle on Monivong, near Street 184 in Phnom Penh. Leaving Phnom Penh, follow Confederation dela Russie (Airport Road) south past the airport and out of town. At the Route #3/#4 fork just east of Phnom Penh (Chom Chao), bear right. National Route #4 to Sihanoukville is paved and smooth, fast, easy, and a relatively dangerous road, speeding taxis and reckless lorries are the norm. Slow down through the villages, watch for errant animals and oblivious children. By all means wear a helmet and bear in mind that medical help and rescue is non-existent in the countryside. Stop for a refreshment break at one of the many road side stands at Pich Nil near the half way point.
