AKP Phnom Penh, March 05, 2026 -- A cruise ship carrying nearly 2,000 international tourists of multiple nationalities docked at Cambodia’s Sihanoukville Autonomous Port on Thursday for a one-day visit, immigration officials said.

The vessel, Norwegian Sun, arrived at around 11:20 a.m. local time, bringing 1,831 passengers from 46 countries, including 1,004 women. The ship also carried 891 crew members, including 201 women, according to officials from the immigration police stationed at the Sihanoukville port checkpoint.

Registered in the Bahamas, the Norwegian Sun measures 258.6 metres in length and 32 metres in width, with a draft of 8.2 metres. The ship docked safely at the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port and is scheduled to depart Cambodian waters at 7:00 p.m. the same day, continuing its voyage to Thailand.

Passengers from the United States accounted for the largest group on board, totaling 1,075 people, including 592 women, followed by 223 tourists from Canada, including 119 women.

Most visitors disembarked to explore attractions in Preah Sihanouk province, including beaches, tourist sites and cultural and historical landmarks. Two tourists continued onward to Siem Reap province to visit the Angkor area.

Authorities said the cruise ship’s stopover aims to allow visitors to spend a full day experiencing Cambodia’s culture, civilisation, traditions and development, particularly the rapid growth of Preah Sihanouk province.

Immigration officials and local authorities facilitated swift processing procedures to enable tourists to disembark efficiently and travel to nearby destinations. 

Provincial authorities also coordinated arrangements to ensure visitors could enjoy their stay in comfort with public safety and security maintained throughout their visit.

By K. Rithy Reak