Scuba diving is a popular watersport for people visiting Sihanoukville in Cambodia due to the proximity of the town to many islands. Tourists can even learn certified PADI courses in these islands offered by expert divers.
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Best Diving Spots
Koh Rong and Koh Rong Samloem islands are the best places for tourists who are looking for fun dives as well as open-water PADI certification courses. The waters are shallow, to begin with, and the current conditions are light and ideal. Advanced divers head out to the islands further offshore.
Koh Tang and Koh Prins, with their deeper, clearer waters and visibility up to 30 metres, are excellent for more experienced divers who may be rewarded with sightings of whale sharks, as well as eagle rays, barracuda, stingrays and leopard sharks.
Cambodia doesn’t offer much in the way of wreck diving, but there are two sites off of Koh Tang at 30 to 40 metres depth.
Best time for diving
The best time of year to go scuba diving in Sihanoukville is between the months of December to April when the water currents and visibility are at their best.
Ticket details
50 USD per person for 1-hour dive
70 to 150 USD per person for 3-days PADI certification courses
How To Reach Sihanoukville Scuba Diving
The best way to reach the islands from Sihanoukville is by speedboats. It takes about 30 to 40 minutes to reach. It costs about 35 to 50 USD per person for a round trip.