Destinations
Cambodia’s Island are generally grouped into 3 locations
SihanoukVille’s Islands are mostly an hour off the coast of SihanoukVille, Cambodia, although the farthest extends out over 100km. 90% of the tourist islands are located here. The two big islands are Koh Rong and Koh Rong Samloem. Make sure you know the difference when booking a ticket.
Kep’s Islands are located off Kep’s shore, next to Vietnam in the South-East corner of Cambodia. Only two islands are open for overnight stays. Koh Tonsay (Rabbit Island) is the bigger and nearer island.
Koh Kong’s Islands are located close to the shore of Koh Kong City (and Koh Kong Province), right next to Thailand. This is in the South-West of Cambodia. The largest island here is also called Koh Kong Island. Open only for day trips.
Most of the islands are called KOH something. the KOH, pronounced “GAW”, very quickly, means “island” in the Cambodian language of Khmer.
