The Cambodia Coastal Visitors Guide 52nd

scuba & boats

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boats & water sports Island hopping day cruises and evening booze cruises are the most popular off-beach activities in Sihanoukville. Several kinds of package boat trips are available, the most popular being the full-day island cruise - leaving in the morning and taking in three islands for snorkeling, swimming, fishing, kayaking, seafood lunch and drink, starting around $15-$25. There are also regular booze cruises , sunset cruises and night time party cruises, similar- ly priced. Check with any tour operator in town for tickets. If you are interested in exploring one of the bigger islands of Koh Rong or Koh Rong Sanloem, there are several daily express ferries as well as standard slow boats from Sihanoukville. It’s easy to check out Koh Toch Beach on Koh Rong, or Saracen Bay and M’pay Bay on Koh Rong Sanloem in a day - ferry there in the morning then back in the afternoon, or stay if you like. The return tickets are open ended. For regularly scheduled ferry transport to the islands see page 52. Be travel smart, make sure your boat has sufficient safety equipment and is not overloaded. For the fishermen ... There are plenty of angling opportunities in the waters around the local islands. The best fishing is in the dry season (Nov-May) when the weather is fair. A variety of game species inhabit the local waters including the prized barracuda. Booze cruises, island hopping, fishing, national park, multi day trips, private tour and charter. Daily booze cruise. Tel: 016-349333, 016-645809 The Party Boat Day trips, overnights, long-stay trips to Saracen Bay, Koh Rong Sanloem Island. 3-deck yacht with bars, lounge, sundeck, dance floor and DJ, including lunch buffet, snorkeling and tubing for $25. Night party cruis- es with DJ, fire show, beach bar, BBQ and more. Book/depart from Ochheuteal Pier. Tel: 034-6666106 www.thepartyboat.asia Sail Cambodia Unique 45’ racing yacht - the Cygnet - offering daytrips, overnight and weeklong charters to the outer Yachting Cambodia Operating professional sailing charters, offering fully crewed and catered daytrips, Sunset Cruises and even multi-day live aboard charters. Charters can accommo- date up to 6 adult passengers, 3 sleeping cabins, galley. Explore the islands in style on a private sailing yacht with Captain Pierre-Yves. Tel: 015-815515 www.yachtingcambodia.com islands. Tel: 016-450964 www.sailcambodia.info Boats ... Dolphin Beach Club

Water Sports A gradually increasing number of places offer water sports equipment rental - jet skis, kite surfing, hobie- cats, kayaks and more. Several of the beach restau- rants on Otres Beach rent kayaks and other boating equipment. Otres Sailing Club Watercraft rentals from Paddle boards & kayaks to larger catamarans. Charged by the hour starting from $6.00. Staff provide training beforehand. If you prefer you can pay an extra $5.00 for a mem- ber of staff to accompany you. For those a little more adventurous boats can be rented for a day or longer should you wish you sail out to the near- by islands and spend the night. Tel: 087-891778 Set in a natural garden environment. Offering an extensive range exercise equipment and the assis- tance of a professional staff. Boxing training facility. Borey Kamakor Street Tel: 097-9477431 Golden Lion Gym New fully outfitted gym and healthy juice bar. Some of the best equipment in town. State of the art cardio machines, weight machines, free weights, boxing equipment and bag, the works. Juice bar with fresh vegetable and fruit smoothies, off the menu or made to order. Maddux Street, Downtown area Tel: 010-355783 Horseback Riding Liberty Ranch Countryside rides, trail rides and more by the hour or all day. Beginner to advanced riders welcome. Families and children welcome. Located 1km behind Otres Beach, on the road to Otres Pagoda. Tel: 097-2570187 Rope Adventure Park High Point Rope Adventure Park Jungle rope adventure park on Koh Rong island. Full course - handhold, zipline, barrel, bridges and more. Hire includes all safety equipment, the first time round the course under supervision of guide/instruc- tor, and then an unlimited number of independent goes. Tickets available at travel agents. Tel: 016-839993 Fitness Fitness Resort Sihanoukville things to do

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It’s not difficult to find massage in Sihanoukville. Massage ladies wander most of the beaches touting $5 beach massages, a few of the upscale hotels have lux- ury spas and there are several smaller, affordable, sur- prisingly good little spas around town, many to be

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