It's a popular activity in Phnom Penh to go on a sunset boat cruise. The arrangements are incredibly easy to make - reserve a boat, pay the captain about $25, invite your friends to bring food and drink, and spend two hours enjoying the ride. People often organize cruises as farewell parties or when visitors come to town. Jeremy and I have been fortunate enough to go on a cruise about once every 2-3 months.
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| Cruising with office mates on my first night in Phnom Penh |
The boats themselves are modest affairs. We often joke about how seaworthy they really are! Occasionally we have been asked by the captain to move from the top deck to the bottom because he is afraid we are top-heavy and might tip over!
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| A typical boat for cruises |
The usual path of the boats is to leave the boat docks and head south on the Tonle Sap River past the waterfront area of Phnom Penh. This offers great views of the city sights and skyline.
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| Jeremy and Erica with Phnom Penh in the background |
Just beyond the main waterfront area, the boats turn north up the Mekong River. On this stretch of water, we can see the communities that make their homes on the river - small floating villages of fishermen and their families.
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| Boating communities on the river |
Eventually, the captain turns us around and we can catch a few more sunset views before darkness descends and we return to the boat dock.
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| Sunset over Phnom Penh |
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