High Season Kicks Off on Koh Rong: Calm Seas, Sunshine, and Expanded Ferry Schedules
With the arrival of November, Koh Rong officially enters its annual high dry season. The tropical monsoon has subsided, bringing stable sunshine, gentle breezes, and calm turquoise waters with sea temperatures around 29 °C and daytime highs around 30 °C. Underwater visibility for snorkeling and diving across the island's coral reefs is now at its peak.
To accommodate the growing influx of travelers, major speedboat operators—including GTVC Speedboat, Buva Sea Cambodia, and Island Speed Ferry—have switched to their full high-season schedules. Daily departures from the Sihanoukville Tourist Port now run every one to two hours between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, with direct crossings taking approximately 35 to 45 minutes. Round-trip tickets typically feature open return dates, though travelers should confirm their return crossing 24 hours in advance with their resort desk or pier office.
The clear, moonless nights of the dry season also provide optimal conditions for observing glowing bioluminescent plankton along darker stretches like Long Set Beach and Coconut Beach. Because demand for popular beachfront bungalows and morning ferry slots rises quickly toward December, travelers are advised to reserve their transport and island accommodations well ahead of time.
To accommodate the growing influx of travelers, major speedboat operators—including GTVC Speedboat, Buva Sea Cambodia, and Island Speed Ferry—have switched to their full high-season schedules. Daily departures from the Sihanoukville Tourist Port now run every one to two hours between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, with direct crossings taking approximately 35 to 45 minutes. Round-trip tickets typically feature open return dates, though travelers should confirm their return crossing 24 hours in advance with their resort desk or pier office.
The clear, moonless nights of the dry season also provide optimal conditions for observing glowing bioluminescent plankton along darker stretches like Long Set Beach and Coconut Beach. Because demand for popular beachfront bungalows and morning ferry slots rises quickly toward December, travelers are advised to reserve their transport and island accommodations well ahead of time.