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Koh Rong Samloem, one of Cambodia’s amazing islands with breathtaking views, located in Sihanoukville city, Cambodia. It is also known as Koh Rong’s sister island according to the geography and its name. There are Saracen Bay, M’Pai Bay, Lazy Beach, and Sunset beach for you to enjoy in the area of  Koh Rong Samloem. This destination is filled with relaxing nature, picturesque scenery, clean ocean water, and various types of activities that travelers can enjoy. At Koh Rong Samloem, tourists can participate in snorkeling & Scuba Diving, Kayaking & Paddle Boarding, Jungle Trekking, and Bioluminescent Plankton. If you are looking for a destination where you can relax, playing watersports, or watching the sunset, Koh Rong Samloem is the best choice for you when traveling in Cambodia.

In order to get to Koh Rong Samleom, you have to get from Phnom Penh or any other province to Sihanoukville first. It usually takes 35 to 45 minutes to arrive at Saracen Bay on Koh Rong Samloem as they list on their sites. This may be technically possible if they leave on time and go directly to your stop first. But they rarely leave exactly on time and often have several stops, so you should budget 90 minutes for the trip, although it usually takes less. Also, make sure to reconfirm the schedules as they often change depending on the weather and the whims of the boat operators. There are five ferry services that are waiting to serve and transport you to the wonderful island, all from Serendipity Pier (Ochheuteal) in Sihanoukville. It is also highly recommended to book your tickets online. These service companies are:

1. GTVC: You can find them on Facebook under the name GTVC Speedboat Cambodia and GTVC Speedboat on Tripadvisor. The return tickets also cost $22. Below is their usual schedule.
   *GTVC speedboat schedule:
   Sihanoukville to Koh Rong Sanloem (Saracen Bay): 8 a.m., 11 a.m., 2. P.m.
   Koh Rong Sanloem (Saracen Bay) to Sihanoukville: 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m.
   
2. Buva Sea: owned by Virak Butham bus company with the name Buva Sea Cambodia on both Facebook and Tripadvisor. They leave from Serendipity Pier in Sihanoukville and drop off at the pier in front of Paradise Villas, but you can also ask to drop you off somewhere else at Saracen Bay.
   *Buva Sea boat schedule:
   Sihanoukville to Koh Rong Sanloem (Saracen Bay): 8 a.m., 11 a.m., 2. p.m., and 5 p.m.
   Koh Rong Sanloem (Saracen Bay) to Sihanoukville: 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 12 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
   
3. Island Speed Ferry: with a brand new 150-seat air-conditioned boat and the trip takes 45-60 minutes depending on the order of stops. Find them on Facebook as Island Speed Ferry Cambodia and Island Speed Ferry on Tripadvisor.
   * Island Speed Ferry fast boat schedule:
   Sihanoukville to Koh Rong Sanloem (Saracen Bay): 9 a.m., 12 p.m., and 3 p.m.
   Koh Rong Sanloem (Saracen Bay) to Sihanoukville: 10:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 4:15 p.m.
   
4. Speed Boat Cambodia: You can also find them on Facebook and Tripadvisor on the same name. The ticket costs $22 for a round trip but you should confirm 24 hours in advance to secure a seat. This schedule below is the fixed schedule ones that always go.
   *Speed Ferry Cambodia schedule:
   Sihanoukville to Koh Rong Sanloem (Saracen Bay): 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 3 p.m.
   Koh Rong Sanloem (Saracen Bay) to Sihanoukville: 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 4 p.m.

They also have normal boats operated by the local with the cost of $5 one-way. It takes 2 or 3 hours to arrive since the boats are small. But, this method is not recommended and guaranteed.

*Time schedule provided by MOVE TO CAMBODIA.