Koh Rong Boat Trips: Island Hopping, Sunset BBQ & Plankton Tours (2026)

Last fact-checked: October 2026

A day out on the turquoise waters of the Koh Rong Marine National Park is a highlight of any trip to the island. Every afternoon around 13:00, wooden double-decker tour boats and longtails depart Koh Touch and Long Set for an action-packed 6-hour route combining coral-reef snorkeling, traditional hand-line fishing, a west-coast sunset barbecue, and a night swim in glowing bioluminescent plankton.

The Classic Half-Day Adventure Boat Tour ($20–$25)

Running daily from 13:00 to 19:30, the classic group boat tour is the best value activity on Koh Rong:

• Stop 1: Coral Reef Snorkeling (13:30–15:00): Boats anchor off Koh Kon (Small Koh Rong) or the rocky reefs near Pagoda Island, where masks and snorkels are provided to spot parrotfish, angelfish, sea urchins, and brain corals.
• Stop 2: Traditional Hand-Line Fishing (15:00–16:30): Try Cambodian reel-less hand-line fishing with squid bait; whatever the boat catches is added to the evening barbecue.
• Stop 3: Sok San (Long Beach) Sunset & Fish BBQ (17:00–18:30): Anchor off 7-kilometer Long Beach on the west coast to swim ashore, watch the sun dip into the Gulf of Thailand, and eat a freshly grilled fish and chicken BBQ buffet with fruit and cold beers on board.
• Stop 4: Bioluminescent Plankton Night Swim (19:00): After dark, the boat cuts its lights in a deep sheltered bay so everyone can jump in and watch the water sparkle electric blue-green.

Private Longtail Boat Charters ($40–$80)

If you prefer to avoid crowds and set your own schedule, chartering a private wooden boat for 2 to 6 people costs $40–$50 for a half day or $65–$80 for a full day—letting you visit Lonely Beach in the north or hop across to Saracen Bay and Lazy Beach on Koh Rong Sanloem.

Main Boat Tour Departure Pier (Koh Touch)

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