The cruise boat was just okay. The food was okay, but we were rushed to finish lunch before departing for our Silk Island adventure. The presentation at the silk farm itself was fascinating. I was picked up at my hotel, but there was no return transportation. I hadn't realized that I was on my own once we got back to our starting point. Tuk Tuk transport was very available at the riverfront. I had better guides with other tours/activities. Giving it a four star rating because of the silk farm experience.
Review by: JANET A, March 2018
Nice half day tour to get out of the city. Interesting seeing silk produced. _br/_ Ends in the gift shop which is a bit expensive saw the same product in the markets for much less
Review by: LIGIA M, February 2018
Excellent
Review by: Pei Soo A, February 2018
There were only 3 of us on the cruise on that trip which allowed us to have the whole boat to ourselves . I had the impression that we would be served seafood but what came was BBQ chicken and pork. Nevertheless, food tasted good. Staff were very friendly and helpful. This 3.5 hour trip was a good duration, not too long on the whole. I would bring my young kids next time and they'd be thrilled to see Mekong River with calves bathing along the river and also live silkworms. The guide at the Silk Village was very informative too. Thank you Cambodian Cruise.
Review by: jcohiasm, January 2018
The lunch was fantastic and the guide was very nice and she made it a point to explain properly to us even though her language is limited. The silk Island was a good place to learn how traditional silk items are handmade and the villagers are very nice people. An enjoyable educational tour.
Review by: Julie W, December 2017
We had a super time - it was our first full day in Phnom Penh and we wanted an excursion but nothing too strenuous as we settled into the new time zone, etc. The hotel pickup was on time in a tuk-tuk! and the boat was clean spacious with a great upper deck. Not too crowded, great crew who were very attentive. The trip was about an hour long to Silk Island, where we disembarked onto more tuk-tuks, which we rode to the entrance of the Silk Island property. Learning about how silk is made was really interesting - so much work goes into creating the beautiful cloth they weave on the property! Of course you have a chance to buy some of their work which makes a nice story to go along with the souvenir. Tuk-tuks back to the boat, where we were served a very delicious buffet lunch on our return cruise. I thought this was a great value and a great way to see a part of Cambodia that was out of the city. Not to mention that a cruise on the river was a nice breezy way to enjoy a very hot day.
Review by: Robert K, December 2017
Very nice. Silk mfg was interesting
Review by: Ramona R, November 2017
Staff was very friendly, great lunch on board - beautiful tour of Silk Island. All went well and on time.
Review by: Frank C, November 2017
The people were very nice and helpful, the lunch was good and Silk Island was interesting.
Review by: Peter B, November 2017
A pleasant boat ride on the Mekong, friendly staff onboard and nice weather. Once on the island the guides took us to the Silk Farm. Interesting to see the work that lays behind it all and in all a nice little tour. Was however not too impressed with the caged animals that were kept there. Small, dirty cages with no stimulation. Not my favourite sight.
Review by: Jon H, October 2017
A fantastic tour._br/_ After a slight mix up with departure times this was easily rectified and we were collected from our hotel on time. The staff were very attentive and nothing too much trouble. The food was exceptional on board. Tour guide very knowledgeable. _br/_ All in all a top class tour. Thank you
Review by: dattrill, August 2017
Amazing watching the ladies weave their silk into lovely scarves! Lovely cruise, delicious lunch and cocktails, great day!
Review by: Richard L, August 2017
This was a well organized trip and the staff were all very accommodating . Our server, Pin, spoke English quite well and answered all our questions. The island guide was very thorough with his history and knowledge of silk cloth. His presentation was a little lengthy for me due to standing so long in the humid heat. Overall, I do recommend the cruise.
Review by: sandraacos, August 2017
Another amazing tour! The food was incredible, the staff very nice and the silk island a great experience. Going through the village was great! It has enough variety for the kids. Everyone enjoyed it!
Review by: Kenyetta H, August 2017
I had an absolutely LOVELY time with this tour! From the moment I arrived on the boat, I was greeted with lovely and friendly smiles from the young ladies, Pin and Lin. It was only myself and one other passenger for the entire trip, however, Pin, and Lin were wonderful with making sure that we were taken care of and enjoying ourselves with a nice refreshing welcome drink. Very gracious and super sweet hosts!
Review by: Miller D, July 2017
The ride to Silk Island is a great way to view the development of Phnom Penh. We were the only group aboard the ship, and the crew was friendly and attentive. The boat was really spacious and clean. The quick tuk-tuk ride to the silk farm was a fun way to see the island's farms. Our tour guide at the silk farm was extremely knowledgeable and funny! He really made the tour worthwhile. There is a store at the end of the tour offering silk scarves made one the island. They are reasonable in price, starting at 10. Silk Island is a great way to see a piece of Cambodian culture being protected and revived.
Review by: Zhan Peng H, June 2017
I enjoyed the free flow lunch on board the cruise. As i went during the low season, i have the whole cruise to myself. Amazing river scenery and helpful staff to explain the way of life along the Mekong river. I also enjoyed the short stay at Silk Island, learning the origin of the village, way of life, silk production and amazing silk products being offered at the local shop.
Review by: Joshua L, June 2017
The tour was very interesting and the food was brilliant. Perfect is you want to escape the madness of the city for a day.
Review by: Oleksandr P, May 2017
Very nice trip with delicious food and drinks and interesting guided tour in silk production
Review by: Melanie M, May 2017
Absolutely loved this trip. The boat is new and comfortable. We sat upstairs at large comfortable tables and the whole boat is undercover. The cocktails were great and the food was fantastic. We really enjoyed the view on the boat trip too. On arrival at Silk Island we took a tuk tuk ride through a small town. It was great to see the little community and all the local kids smiling and waving. The tour of the silk farm was very informative, with lots to see and touch. It was great to see the whole live span of the silk worm/moth and how the cocoon is made into silk. The ladies weaving are amazing and the work they do is beautiful. It was nice to also come away with a few silk scarves to remember our trip. I would highly recommend this trip. It was interesting, fun and the staff are friendly and professional.
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