Case Study: Speed Ferry Cambodia

Speed Ferry Cambodia: Destinations and Further Information

Travelers from across the globe find themselves drinking from chilled coconuts on the pearly beaches of Cambodia’s large seaside city, Sihanoukville. Although the city alone would not win any beauty competitions and boasts a reputation for debauchery, many people pass through Sihanoukville to reach the jungle-covered islands off the country’s Western coast. An increase in tourism over the last few years brought more transportation options to the popular vacation spot. Now visitors can choose from several different speed ferry companies based in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. Most companies offer trips to the two most frequented islands, Koh Rong and Koh Rong Samloem, with departure from

Pros and cons come with both options, which tourists should think about before selecting a mode of transportation. Timing, safety, cost, and drop-off location greatly impacts the user’s experience and can mean the difference between a truly relaxing vacation and a stressful trip from hell. The biggest difference between a speed ferry and a slow boat is evident within their names: speed and slow. Some of the newer speed ferries running between Sihanoukville and Koh Rong offer 30 minute trips to the island, but most require between 60 and 90 minutes. The upper estimate is still less than the time estimated for a slow boat, about 2 hours in good weather and 3 hours in bad weather. The same time frames apply to the speed ferries going between Sihanoukville and Koh Rong Saloem, depending on which side of the island travelers plan to visit. Delays do occur on a regular basis, so using the higher estimate for planning buses or further transportation needs to be

Return trips from Long Set and Nature Beach on a speed ferry leave at 6:30am, 9:30am,12:30pm, and 3:30pm.

Coconut Beach Tourists hoping to visit Coconut Beach must secure transportation through their guesthouse since they need to take a second boat to the area.

Koh Rong Samloem

The nearby island of Koh Rong Samloem only 4km south of Koh Rong also draws many tourists with it 's similarly wild jungle and equally impressive 37km of coastline. Endless activities like trekking, mountain biking, kayaking, scuba diving, fishing, and snorkeling keep visitors busy if they choose, or they can simply relax with very limited connection to the outside world. To reach this gem of Cambodia, take a 30 minute speed boat.

Saracen Bay

Departure from Sihanoukville occurs at 8:00am, 11:00am, 2:00pm, and 4:00pm. Return trips from Saracen Bay happen every day at 6:30am, 9:30am, and 12:30pm.

M’Pay Bay Village

Tourists taking speed ferries to M’Pay Bay Village depart from Sihanoukville at 8:00am, 11:00am, and 4:00pm. A slow, unreliable supply boat sometimes leaves from Sihanoukville at 2:00pm, but is usually