Live Tracker
Loading live ships
Siem Reap Cruise Port — Live Ships & Schedule
Siem Reap
Cambodia
Asia
Live port activity
No tracked cruise ships are in Siem Reap right now.
Actual as of
Port schedule
(today)
No ships due in port.
No ships due in port.
No ships due in port.
Port details
- Country
- Cambodia
- Coordinates
- 13.359, 103.854
About Siem Reap
Siem Reap is a popular gateway to Cambodia's ancient temples, best known for its proximity to the Angkor complex. The city sits in northwestern Cambodia and serves as a base for river cruise journeys in the region, particularly those using smaller ships. For cruise passengers, its main appeal is the chance to combine time in the city with visits to some of Cambodia's most important historic sites.
The biggest draw is Angkor, the vast temple complex built during the Khmer Empire. Angkor Wat dates from the early 12th century and was built as a state temple and royal mausoleum. It is the best preserved of the major Angkor temples and has become a national symbol of Cambodia, appearing on the country's flag. Shore excursions from Siem Reap commonly make the temples the focus of a day ashore.
There is plenty to see closer to town as well. The Old French Quarter and Old Market area feature a mixture of French colonial and Chinese style architecture, while museums, handicraft shops and traditional Apsara dance performances offer a look at Cambodia's culture. Beyond the centre, excursions can visit silk farms, rice paddies and fishing villages, while Tonle Sap provides opportunities to see another side of life in the region, including its wetlands and birdlife.
Siem Reap's economy is closely tied to tourism, which shapes much of what visitors see and do. The city also provides a convenient starting point for exploring the countryside and the communities around Tonle Sap.
River cruise journeys through Cambodia can link Siem Reap with Phnom Penh and continue towards southern Vietnam, with routes crossing Tonle Sap Lake. For passengers, these journeys combine Cambodia's historic sites with time on one of the region's important inland waterways.
For holiday cruisers, Siem Reap is best suited to travellers who want their time ashore to centre on history and culture. The temples of Angkor are the headline attraction, but the city and surrounding countryside provide plenty of reasons to spend time beyond the main archaeological sites.