Kiwi_cruiser Posted July 6, 2014 #1 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Has anyone here been to Sihanoukville, Cambodia before?? If you have been to Sihanoukville before, what did you do there for the day? Any ideas / suggestions are welcome :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katie11 Posted July 6, 2014 #2 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Has anyone here been to Sihanoukville, Cambodia before?? If you have been to Sihanoukville before, what did you do there for the day? Any ideas / suggestions are welcome :) We were there in August, 2011. We caught the bus from the wharf to the town, where there were lots of tuk tuk drivers there waiting for business. You choose which one you want and for the day, we went to the local market, then on to a resort area for lunch, which was very nice. After which, we went to a temple area. Our driver then took us to a local supermarket, where the boys bought some super cheap beers, then back to catch the bus back to the ship. Good thing about the tuk tuk's are , they will take 4 people and the drivers and people in general are so happy and obliging. The children will try to sell there handcrafts to you. It was a great day, in fact one of the better days of the cruise ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpos Posted July 6, 2014 #3 Share Posted July 6, 2014 We were there in August, 2011. We caught the bus from the wharf to the town, where there were lots of tuk tuk drivers there waiting for business. You choose which one you want and for the day, we went to the local market, then on to a resort area for lunch, which was very nice. After which, we went to a temple area. Our driver then took us to a local supermarket, where the boys bought some super cheap beers, then back to catch the bus back to the ship. Good thing about the tuk tuk's are , they will take 4 people and the drivers and people in general are so happy and obliging. The children will try to sell there handcrafts to you. It was a great day, in fact one of the better days of the cruise ports. As you get of the bus in town you will be mobbed but don't let this put you off - just move away from the bus area to over the road and engage a tuk tuk there - less hassle and stress. Indeed a few people on our bus were so overcome with the melee in getting of the bus they got right back on the bus and went straight back to the ship. Not sure what the going price is for a tuk tuk but check Trip Advisor - Cambodia forum for the latest. I am sure you will have a great day - we did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjets Posted July 6, 2014 #4 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Good question Kiwi cruiser...wanting to follow this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bull Posted July 6, 2014 #5 Share Posted July 6, 2014 (edited) We had a great day there, Hired a van & driver at the port, there are vans inside the port & outside the port gate. We didn't go into town, our itinerary was a mix of what we wanted & what the driver suggested. - series of waterfalls - long-tail boat ride across to a little holiday island with little "weekend" huts & a bar, had a swim there. - Ream National Park. Temples & such. - a very grubby little fishing village just outside Sihanoukville. Now that really was an eye-opener, the Cambodia of old, and a surprising highlight of our tour. Cost was a ridiculous $10 p/p plus $4 for the boat ride. We'd beaten the price down cos negotiating is fun. But gave a handsome tip cos they need the money more than us and cos it was a great tour. This trip wasn't a huge distance, but too far for tuk-tuks. USD accepted. JB :) Edited July 6, 2014 by John Bull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Rosebery Posted July 6, 2014 #6 Share Posted July 6, 2014 On advice from a post on CC, we contacted the Don Bosco Hotel School. It is exactly what it sounds like- a hotel and a school to train youngsters for the hospitality industry. They met us at the port with a van and took us to many of the same local sites- the waterfall, a temple, the market, and the beach where some went for a swim. Lunch was at the hotel and was excellent. Bear in mind that Cambodia suffered greatly in the war and under the Khmer Rouge and is still impoverished. Our group of 12 agreed it was very worthwhile. http://www.donboscohotelschool.com 2 photos from the lunch. 1 from the beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted July 7, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I just realised that we will be in Sihanoukville on Christmas Day, will that make a difference?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted July 7, 2014 #8 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Both times we were there we took a volunteer tour to the orphanage. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystik Posted October 25, 2014 #9 Share Posted October 25, 2014 On advice from a post on CC, we contacted the Don Bosco Hotel School. It is exactly what it sounds like- a hotel and a school to train youngsters for the hospitality industry. They met us at the port with a van and took us to many of the same local sites- the waterfall, a temple, the market, and the beach where some went for a swim. Lunch was at the hotel and was excellent. Bear in mind that Cambodia suffered greatly in the war and under the Khmer Rouge and is still impoverished. Our group of 12 agreed it was very worthwhile. http://www.donboscohotelschool.com 2 photos from the lunch. 1 from the beach did you have to reserve them or are they are the pier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjets Posted October 26, 2014 #10 Share Posted October 26, 2014 (edited) did you have to reserve them or are they are the pier. We are going in December mystick and we have booked them ahead of time. Not sure that they are at the pier unless you have already booked them. Edited October 26, 2014 by kjets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bull Posted October 26, 2014 #11 Share Posted October 26, 2014 We are going in December mystick and we have booked them ahead of time. Not sure that they are at the pier unless you have already booked them. No personal experience, but everyone who's posted about it has done the same. ;) JB :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckh52 Posted November 28, 2014 #12 Share Posted November 28, 2014 On advice from a post on CC, we contacted the Don Bosco Hotel School. It is exactly what it sounds like- a hotel and a school to train youngsters for the hospitality industry. They met us at the port with a van and took us to many of the same local sites- the waterfall, a temple, the market, and the beach where some went for a swim. Lunch was at the hotel and was excellent. Bear in mind that Cambodia suffered greatly in the war and under the Khmer Rouge and is still impoverished. Our group of 12 agreed it was very worthwhile. http://www.donboscohotelschool.com 2 photos from the lunch. 1 from the beach This sounds great. I went on their website and it doesn't mention how to book tours. Did you arrange this through emails or is there a site to book tours? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjets Posted November 28, 2014 #13 Share Posted November 28, 2014 This sounds great.I went on their website and it doesn't mention how to book tours. Did you arrange this through emails or is there a site to book tours? Thanks Go to the website and email them through the contact us link :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Rosebery Posted November 29, 2014 #14 Share Posted November 29, 2014 did you have to reserve them or are they are the pier. As far as I know, they only run tours by prior arrangement. Touring is not their primary function. When we were there, all agreed it was excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckh52 Posted November 29, 2014 #15 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Go to the website and email them through the contact us link :) Thanks, will do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cimbom Posted March 10, 2015 #16 Share Posted March 10, 2015 On advice from a post on CC, we contacted the Don Bosco Hotel School. It is exactly what it sounds like- a hotel and a school to train youngsters for the hospitality industry. They met us at the port with a van and took us to many of the same local sites- the waterfall, a temple, the market, and the beach where some went for a swim. Lunch was at the hotel and was excellent. Bear in mind that Cambodia suffered greatly in the war and under the Khmer Rouge and is still impoverished. Our group of 12 agreed it was very worthwhile. http://www.donboscohotelschool.com 2 photos from the lunch. 1 from the beach Just bumping up this thread. Do you mind sharing how much you paid for this tour? Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjets Posted March 10, 2015 #17 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Just bumping up this thread. Do you mind sharing how much you paid for this tour? Thanks :) We were there on Christmas Day last year and paid USD $60 pp and felt we could have paid more as it was so well run and the food was amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cimbom Posted March 10, 2015 #18 Share Posted March 10, 2015 That sounds great. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melba51 Posted March 10, 2015 #19 Share Posted March 10, 2015 (edited) Another recommendation for Don Bosco (We were also there on Christmas Day too). It was a very special day not only because it was Christmas. We also visited a temple, fishing village, waterfall and market. Just watch out for the occasional pushy female beggar at the temple.... Edited March 10, 2015 by Melba51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjets Posted March 10, 2015 #20 Share Posted March 10, 2015 We also visited a temple, fishing village, waterfall and market. Just watch out for the occasional pushy female beggar at the temple.... OMGosh Jeanette I had totally forgotten about that! That lady and the children were grabbing one of the men on the bus who was trying to give them US $1 bills I think. He was trying to get onto the bus and they were pulling him off of the bus! We were behind him and wondered what was going on, Steve pushed through them and got him up onto the steps and in. Totally forgot about that encounter. Never saw this again the whole trip. But then I never saw anyone else try to give money to any more beggars. Moral of the story - don't take money out of your wallet and give to beggars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melba51 Posted March 10, 2015 #21 Share Posted March 10, 2015 (edited) Hi Tracey Hmm scary....that man was my better half. Mel made it into the bus but stupidly still tried to give one particular lady some money for helping him up some steps. He put his arm out of the small bus window and nearly had his arm ripped off. Lesson learnt, I hope.... Otherwise a fantastic Asian adventure ☺ Edited March 10, 2015 by Melba51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jescott54 Posted April 15, 2015 #22 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Unless you like begging and hoards of tuk tuk drivers following you around, stay on the ship. We were there in February and it was NOT good. Definitely third world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marylizcat Posted April 15, 2015 #23 Share Posted April 15, 2015 (edited) Unless you like begging and hoards of tuk tuk drivers following you around, stay on the ship. We were there in February and it was NOT good. Definitely third world. Just back and only saw two beggars! Were not pursued by tuk tuk drivers either! We did the Don Bosco tour and enjoyed the day very much. Edited April 15, 2015 by marylizcat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talwin Posted April 30, 2015 #24 Share Posted April 30, 2015 We will be in Sihanoukville on Christmas Day, 2015 (Sapphire Princess). I have contacted Don Bosco Hotel and confirmed the tour/Christmas lunch will take place this year and have booked for 2 persons. They have sent me details of last year's itinerary and lunch (which they expect to repeat more or less), and have said they will contact me with full details nearer the time. It all looks very agreeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlewWater Posted November 13, 2015 #25 Share Posted November 13, 2015 An excursion ("Wat Krom, Villages & Market") offered by Princess Cruises says in the description: "Drive to a typical Khmer village. You'll see a typical house and meet a family. Then you'll visit a school where you'll meet the children and observe the activities in the kindergarten. The kids are enchanting and you may want to bring some small gifts to share with the children." For those taking this excursion, I'm wondering what types of small gifts might be appropriate for the children? ...actual school supplies? ...toys? ...candy? ...something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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