Scuba Diving in Cambodia

Explore 48 dive sites and 17 dive centres in Cambodia. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Cambodia Diving at a Glance

2 dive regions, 48 dive sites, 17 dive centres, 26 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Cambodia

UK FCDO: Advises against all but essential travel to parts.

Best Time to Dive in Cambodia

The best months to dive in Cambodia are January, February, March, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 29.2°C
  • February: Great, water 29.2°C
  • March: Great, water 29.2°C
  • April: Great, water 29.2°C
  • May: Great, water 29.2°C
  • June: Great, water 29.2°C
  • July: Great, water 29.2°C
  • August: Great, water 29.2°C
  • September: Great, water 29.2°C
  • October: Great, water 29.2°C
  • November: Great, water 29.2°C
  • December: Great, water 29.2°C

Recommended Packing List for Cambodia

Based on average water temperature of 29.2°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Dive Regions