Plongée à Koh Rong — Cambodia

Koh Rong's white-sand beaches hide a nascent dive scene with macro-rich reefs, bioluminescent plankton bays, and some of Southeast Asia's lowest prices. Bamboo sharks rest on sandy bottoms and nudibranchs festoon the rocky outcrops. The backpacker island vibe is gradually evolving as resorts arrive.

Score
58.6
Visibilité
5–15m
Température
26–30°C
Meilleurs mois
November, December, January
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World Class
Beginner Friendly
Koh Rong
CambodiaAsia-Pacific
58.6

SCORE

10.6797°N

103.2311°E

Koh Rong's white-sand beaches hide a nascent dive scene with macro-rich reefs, bioluminescent plankton bays, and some of Southeast Asia's lowest prices. Bamboo sharks rest on sandy bottoms and nudibranchs festoon the rocky outcrops. The backpacker island vibe is gradually evolving as resorts arrive.

Cambodia's Island Diving Paradise

Visibility5–15 m
Temperature26–30°C
Max Depth20 m
Currentmild
2-Tank Dive$55
Best MonthsNovember, December, January, February
CertificationOpen WaterBeginner Friendly

Score Breakdown

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ML50.0CH42.0VIS40.0SV48.0TMP88.0DA45.0OP62.0TS72.0GT55.0VAL88.0CRD68.0SP45.0

Marine Life

50.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
48
Megafauna Encounters
30
Reef Fish Abundance
52
Macro Life
60
Endemic Species
40
Marine Life Diversity
50.0
Coral & Reef Health
42.0
Visibility & Conditions
40.0
Dive Site Variety
48.0
Water Temperature
88.0
Depth & Access
45.0
Operator Quality
62.0
Topside Experience
72.0
Getting There
55.0
Value & Cost
88.0
Crowding
68.0
Social Proof
45.0

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Great news for traveling couples and families — this is a budget-friendly destination with plenty of affordable topside activities to keep non-divers happy while you explore below the surface.

Activities for Non-Divers

bioluminescent plankton night swimmingLong Set Beachjungle trekkingisland hopping to Koh Rong Samloem

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Local fishing village

Non-Diver Score

8/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifemoderate

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber200 km — Royal Phnom Penh Hospital
Nearest Hospital30 km

Basic clinic on island; boat to Sihanoukville then road to Phnom Penh; no local chamber

Skill LevelBeginner Friendly
Current Strengthmild

Top Operators

Dive Shop Cambodia

PADI

4.4
90 reviews

Koh Rong Dive Center

SSI

4.3
65 reviews