While some islands are now reachable by plane or are connected to the mainland with a bridge, ferries remain the only way to reach some of the most beautiful and amazing islands, hidden beaches, or other seaside destinations. Larger and slower car ferries carry vehicles and passengers around the world, but in certain cases, you will need to opt for a smaller yet faster express high speedboat or catamaran to reach your destination. While the latter does save you time, caution should be taken if you are prone to seasickness. When the sea is, rough high-speed boats which actually cut the waves are a better option than catamarans that ride the waves instead hence turning your journey into a rock-and-roll trip. To prevent or beat motion sickness, we recommend taking a special medication – consult your doctor prior to the journey. While on board, grab a seat on an open-air deck wherever possible.
Ferry trips offered by GTVC Speedboat Cambodia can be booked online – in an easy and hassle-free manner, without wasting your time visiting the booking office.
GTVC Speedboat Cambodia Main Piers
Here is a list of some of the main piers you can reach with GTVC Speedboat Cambodia ferries. Check the complete station guide before you go:
Sok San Beach
Rumi Pier
GTVC Kampot Pier
MPai Bay
GTVC Speed Boat Sihanoukville
Koh Rong Hill Port
Koh Toch Beach
Koh Rong Samloem
Hill Beach Pier
Longset Beach
Mafiya Resort
Kampot International Tourism Port
GTVC Kampot New Pier
Pearl Pier
GTVC Speedboat Cambodia Popular Destinations
The most popular shipping routes covered by GTVC Speedboat Cambodia include but are not limited to:
High-speed fast ferries always hit the hardest on your pocket. If you need to save money, check whether some slower options are available on your route – usually the rates are much more affordable. It is a rule of thumb to check the length of the trip before booking. On longer routes, the difference in travel time can be huge. Note that not all ticket fares or classes are always available on any route. During peak seasons it is a good idea to make your booking in advance as the availability of more expensive private cabins is often limited. Opting for walk-in tickets on the most popular routes during these periods can result in long waiting queues. Some destinations have more than one pier or different piers for different ferry companies hence goes the recommendation to check the pier you leave from/dock at before your trip. Leave enough time before the departure to find your boat and check in. These procedures may take up to a couple of hours on international routes. Last but not least, some piers impose their own ‘pier fee’ on all arriving passengers. This fee is normally not included in your ticket price – keep this in mind.
Travel by Ferry: Pros & Cons
Pros of Ferry Travel
Taking a ship allows you to get to some of the islands, beaches, or seaside destinations which otherwise cannot be reached. While ferry travels can be time-consuming and sometimes make you suffer from sea sickness, the possibility of visiting the most paradise, secret, off-the-beaten-track destinations they bring you to usually compensates.
Ferry tickets can be booked online. It saves you time and secures your travel itinerary goes as planned. The advanced booking option is especially convenient when travelling during peak season periods, national holidays, or long weekends when there is high demand for tickets and on routes served by a limited number of vessels.
On some routes, you are able to choose the class of the ticket or cabin. There are private compartments or standard cabins with a number of extras included or not. Always check the conditions of your fare to take most of your trip.
Ferry travel is always fun. It allows you to see the places you visit or just pass by from a different angle. The majority of places look terrific – and totally different! – when viewed from the water. Sailing provides a great opportunity to shoot nice and unique pics and videos – do jump at it!
Cons of Ferry Travel
The major concern while travelling by water is motion sickness, which is a very annoying and unpleasant thing. Even if you have never experienced it before, there is no guarantee that the next ferry trip will run smoothly as well. Rough seas and speedboat journeys can make even the strongest stomachs beg for mercy. Follow our recommendations above and take your medicine half an hour prior to your trip. Taking a light meal before travel also helps – more chances to get seasick with an empty stomach.
Delays and cancellations are common for ferry trips as they highly depend on weather and sea conditions. It especially concerns travel during shoulder months or off-season. Rains, mossy seas, and stormy weather may interfere with your travel itinerary – try to keep it flexible and do not plan tight flight connections even during the ‘usually-good-weather’ season.
Sok San BeachKoh Rong SamloemPearl PierRumi PierHill Beach PierLongset BeachGTVC Kampot PierMPai BayMafiya ResortGTVC Speed Boat SihanoukvilleKoh Rong Hill PortKoh Toch BeachKampot International Tourism PortGTVC Kampot New Pier
GTVC Speedboat Cambodia Company Reviews
E B
Emily B
I contacted them a day before our trip just to double check everything and turns out our pier had changed and we had not been informed by anyone. If I had not contacted them, I’m not sure I would have been told about the change and we may have gone to the wrong place and missed our boat.
The boat itself was okay- our journey said 2 hours 15 minutes on the ticket but took 3 hours. There was not much leg room on the boat but it did the job.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Oct 25, 2026
N D
Nicole D
In Kampot, nobody has any idea about where the port is? So our taxi brought us to any part, but it was not the right one. Somebody from the company was there and checked my booking and let us wait there. Three minutes before they supposed start if the ferry a taxi came and brought us to another pier. When we arrived, the ferry was completely full and we found some separate seats. That was not ideal for us and our little kids. Our seat reservation was useless. The trip at all was good.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Oct 15, 2026
N B
Núria B
The boat inly arrives ar Sihanoukville. AFTER go bus to Kampot
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Oct 1, 2026
E T
ELINA T
It didn't stop on Sok San.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Sep 7, 2026
V L
Valentina L
Unexpected change to a bus, due to rough sea
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Aug 20, 2026
6
6ktty42vmf
Fast and easy!
Ferry Speed Boat 50, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Aug 17, 2026
6
6ktty42vmf
The ride was good, and only the communication on the pier could have been better. In fact, there was no communication at all.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Aug 12, 2026
P M
Pierre M
On time, easy to access and trip went as expected.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Aug 6, 2026
M H
Megan H
Great transfer. Smooth & comfortable. Wish they would’ve been a little more clear about drop off locations but just make sure you’re aware which beach is the closest to your accommodation!
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Jul 22, 2026
S C
Scarlet C
There were only 7 of us at the pier on a sunny day and the person at the desk said it had been cancelled due to bad weather. It wasn’t bad weather at all. We then had a 3 hour bus ride which was awful. It added so much more time to our journey we had originally booked. I think they didn’t want to run a boat that only had 7 people on. That’s what we all paid for
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Jul 18, 2026
S W
Samuel W
Arrived 50 minutes late. When we initially asked we were told it wasnt at 1, but instead 1:30, despite their own timetable saying 1 as well as the booking. When I queried about this, suddenly the delay was due to the weather being too warm. We were also told during we "didnt have time" to go and get any food and were not given any expected timeframe until the boat suddenly showed up. When we finally got picked up the boat went dangerously fast over massive, choppy waves, with the boat making cracking and snapping noises with the impact on the waves. This apparently didnt phase the captain who refused to slow down. These were the same waves that the same day capsized a boat near Phu Quoc island where 15 people died. We were also sold this as Koh rong to Kampot direct, which ended up being a boat to sihanoukville and a bus for another 4 hours to Kampot (initially told this would take 2-3 hrs). What was supposed to be a 4pm arrival ended up as 5:50pm. If precautions and good communication was used we wouldnt have minded the delay as safety comes first but we were left in the dark and very concerned on the water. Dont waste your time, book with a more reliable, less reckless company
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Jul 12, 2026
E L
Ella L
Weather was too bad to travel from Kampot, so we quickly got transferred onto a bus to Sihanoukville and put on a boat from there. Barely any difference in arrival time! Staff were lovely, vehicles comfortable and all round a good journey. Thank you!
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Jul 5, 2026
G K
Gerard K
The boat ride was great.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Jul 5, 2026
L M
Luce M
The boat was very comfortable but extremely late and kept making multiple stops before ours even though they kept saying it was the next one. I would not try to be anywhere on time if you’re going to or from Koh Rong
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Jun 26, 2026
T H
Tanguy H
Fats and easy way from Kampot to Koh rong sanloem
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Jun 18, 2026
S P
Sreya P
The boat is quite small and open air (no AC) and it was crowded. 3 people barely fit on one bench seat. We didn’t leave Koh Rong on time, but managed to arrive in Sihanoukville on time. Boat workers assist with luggage loading and unloading.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Jun 1, 2026
D B
daniel B
2h de retard c’est pas jolie
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, May 22, 2026
H S
Hannah S
The weather was bad, so they swapped the speedboat to Kampot from Koh Rong Sanloem to Sihanoukville, and transferred to a bus to get to Kampot. They did not charge extra. It did not take much extra time, despite the bumpy roads. Great service.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, May 21, 2026
O
Orlin
It wasnt a direct boat. We had to stop in Koh Toch and take second boat
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, May 11, 2026
I P
Ilona P
Very poorly managed. I booked a ticket with a specific time and could only board the third boat which arrived after the first two were filled. That was 90 minutes later, standing in the sun. I almost didn't get on the third as well as the locals pushed their way past everyone to board first, no order, no structure. Very disappointing.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, May 7, 2026
C P
Cameron P
Poor service, booked the 9:30am ferry with allocated seats but they had oversold the ferry massively. They prioritised locals getting on first and the foreigners (who probably paid more for the ticket) all had to wait 2 hours for the next one. Got a drink as compensation lol
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, May 5, 2026
G M
Graciela M
Excellent operator, highly recommend
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, May 4, 2026
G M
Graciela M
Really nice facilities and they let me take the earlier boat when I got in early
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Apr 30, 2026
F W
Fiona W
Quick professional and great team, transfer was smooth and efficient.
The jetties are so uncomfortable. Wgat can be so hard to build steps of stairs with handrails. So backward.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Apr 26, 2026
L B
Lars B
Neither the forward nor return trip were completely full. For the forward trip I arrived more than 2 hours earlier and was allowed to board an earlier boat. For the return trip my ticket was from a different beach on Koh Rong but it was also okay to just board the next boat from the beach I was on. Thanks for the flexibility!
The trip across was seamless once underway. However, the boat did not leave on time. Staff were efficient and pleasant. The seats were comfortable but the seat numbers booked didn’t mean anything and 6-8 passengers didn’t get seats. Also there was queue jumping which is bad, if you didn’t get a seat.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Apr 23, 2026
P H
Pam H
Great direct speed boat to sok san beach
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Apr 22, 2026
G C
Gary C
Speedboat was smooth and easy.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Apr 21, 2026
M F
Melanie F
Great ferry service, very comfortable boat, helped by the beautiful scenery and views along the way!
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Apr 19, 2026
D C
Dan C
Boat was good but left an hour late, to be expected though.
The pick-up and especially the drop-off location is only revealed AFTER you book. It's very frustrating and unprofessional. The correct info should be mandatory to allow a listing on 12Go.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Apr 16, 2026
S P
Simon P
Ran like clockwork - everything was taken care of.
Met at the office in Kampot - bus to the port 5k away.
The only thing I would say is get a seat as quickly as possible - there were late travellers so you end up 3 on a bench seat.
Took 1.30 minutes to Rumi Pier xxx
Many thanks
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Apr 13, 2026
J G
joe G
Easy and fast excellent
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Apr 13, 2026
L G
Lynda G
Obviously no ticketed seats and a free for all but the luggage was all lifted by the staff with ease and generally we found them to be on time and efficient. Made holiday easy
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Apr 12, 2026
P D
Peter D
All good, smooth journey, on time.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Apr 8, 2026
R G
Roger G
We paid for a ticket on a direct speedboat. When we arrived, an hour early, the boat was already full and we were asked to board a much larger and slower boat that did not go to Sok San. After two stops we were asked to change to a second boat which did then eventually arrive at Sok San, an hour after the scheduled arrival time. An email to 12GO customer service got a quick response of "we're looking into it" but I've heard nothing since.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Apr 7, 2026
E N
Eleanor N
Ferry was almost 1 hour late, I arrived 15 minutes early at the pier as I was told to. I got severely sunburned and it ruined my stay. Nobody communicated with us on the ferry’s expected arrival.
The service was timely and efficient, although the boat was a little overbooked (3 people squished into a handful of 2 person seats).
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Apr 1, 2026
V D
vincenzo D
Good my favorite company
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Mar 30, 2026
T L
Tobias L
The time was a straight up lie. We made two stops in between and were 30 minutes late. There was not even a sign on the pier in Sok San beach. The luggage on the first boat wasn't secured and could have hurt someone.
Ferry Speed Boat 70, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Mar 28, 2026
O S
Olivia S
Was pretty chaotic on the pier, just got to hope that it is your boat and you’re on. A bit late as they needed to put the bags on and get people on. Only a small boat over to Koh Rong Sanloem, thankfully only 10 mins to M’Pai Bay as it was very choppy.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Mar 25, 2026
M A
Michele A
Very good and prompt.Would use them again.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Mar 24, 2026
O S
Olivia S
The boat was on time, loading took a bit longer, seemed like they’d overbooked but they had another boat next to it for people to get on. Trip took around 50 minutes but only because we stopped at 2 piers before getting to Long Set Beach. Overall good experience though, would deffo recommend
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Mar 23, 2026
L M
Lorenz M
Boat qas one hour late, but at least they came
Ferry Speed Boat 70, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Mar 20, 2026
Y M
Yulia M
The boat didn’t come to me at 12 and they forget about this trip I want to make a complaint because they ruin my day!
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Mar 17, 2026
C G
Chris G
All worked well staff at kiosk by pier were great and told us just when to go and which boat as there was a slight delay
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Mar 16, 2026
D J
Daniel J
It was never clear which boat was our boat or when it would board. It turned out to be a speedboat with no boarding ramp. We had to climb on board from the dock. I was concerned that we would all be trapped inside in an emergency as it appeared the only exit for 30+ people was the very narrow front entry. I would have preferred an actual ferry boat.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Mar 9, 2026
A T
Annie T
We were at pearl pier shown on the google maps in the pdf, however the boat went to the other pier (the one straight off the beach at pearl resort). So a lot of confusion and it needs clarification. However, I rang the hotline and the guy I spoke to from GTVC was really helpful and got in contact with the boat driver. Ended up being totally fine.
Ferry High Speed Ferry, GTVC Speedboat Cambodia, Mar 8, 2026
4.4
316 customer reviews
5
65%
4
18%
3
10%
2
7%
1
0%
93.4% of 316 travelers were presumably happy with GTVC Speedboat Cambodia as they left good or no review