I’ve checked out your prices, and I wonder why they are so low - Are there any hidden costs, I mean is everything really included?
Yup. Everything is included! Equipment, food, snacks, transfer, manuals if you do a course - Everything. Really.
     
What sort of boat do you use?
We have a few boats at our disposal, actually. The size of the boat would depend on how many customers we have for a particular day. However, all of our boats have got a kitchenette, a western style lavatory, a sundeck, fresh water for cleaning equipment, and a deck with a suncover, so you can rest in the shade. We always use our largest and most comfortable boat when we do liveaboard trips to Koh Tang.
     
What’s a normal dive like? Do you have a maximum time limit or a maximum number of divers to a divemaster?
We don’t have a maximum time limit, as we want to give our customers as nice a dive as possible. As long as we dive conservatively and everyone is still comfortable in the water and has ample air, we’ll dive. We generally never have more than four divers to a divemaster, and usually we have fewer. In case of sickness, we might be forced to skimp on this principle, but of course this would be extremely rare. If you’re traveling together as a big group, you can of course dive together if you want to.
     
Can I dive with nitrox?
Sorry, at the moment no one offers nitrox in Cambodia. We’re looking into getting a nitrox compressor. When we get it this page will be updated to reflect the change.
     
Where is Sihanoukville exactly, or... eh.. even Cambodia for that matter?
Consult this mapsee map
     
What about safety onboard?
We can proudly say we have a very impressive safety record. None the less, if trouble rears its ugly head, we are quite prepared to take care of it! Our boats are fully equipped with first aid kits, CBS radio, mobile phones, flares, life vests, 100% oxygen and there’s always several persons onboard trained in EFR. In short, we are as safe as we can reasonable be.
     
What else is there to do in Sihanoukville?
If you’re tired of diving, but still want a day by the water, there’s five beautiful sandy beaches, ranging from very busy to very quiet. You can sample delicious Khmer food, or even join a cooking class here. Of course you could also enjoy food from all over the world, as there’s scores of good restaurants owned by exparts here. The town caters to people of different tastes, and you can find nice quiet spaces to hang out, or you can go out partying like a madman.
 
Other things to do include getting a nice massage, jetskiing, sailing, banana boat, sea kayak, island hopping, visiting Ream National Park (bathing & mangrove forest trekking), fishing, go-carting, casino, go sightseeing at the local temples, waterfall and and some other interesting places, stay on an undeveloped island, shoot pool or rent a bicycle or dirt bike and go out exploring.
     
I don’t want to book a room, but prefer to get there and find something on my own. Can you recommend anywhere to stay, or at least tell me what price range to expect?
The city is full of nice hotels and guesthouses. You can get a basic room with a fan and private cold shower for about $5. Ten dollars will get you a hot shower, TV and perhaps AC.
     
   
As always in Cambodia it’s worth to look at a few different places, before you make up your mind. It’s also worth a try asking for a discount, if you’re planning on staying for a while.
Will I need a visa for Cambodia?

Yes, but you can purchase it at the border or in the airport.
You’ll be asked for a passport photo, and will have to pay small fee if you haven’t got one. A tourist visa lasts for one month, costs $20 and can be extended locally for an extra month if you want to.

 
It’s recommended to exchange some money into US dollars before you enter the country, as the exchange rates are extortionist at the border. (In Cambodia US dollar is commonly used.) This is especially sound advice if you enter from Thailand...
If you fly to Phnom Penh AP. you can purchase an e-visa in advance, and thus skip the line in the airport. For more infomation consult here.
     
How do I get to Sihanoukville?

There’s multiple ways to enter Cambodia. There’s daily flight from all Asian hubs to Phnom Penh. Just get a taxi or 'motodup' motorcycle taxi from the airport, and tell the driver you want to go to the bus station. From there you can get on a bus for about four hours, and voila - you’re here!

 
It’s also possible to enter by land from the neighboring countries. If you do so, it’s usually a good idea to bring some dollars with you for the reasons described above. A good many tour operators and touts earn a decent living helping people from point A to B. As such you’ll find no trouble getting to Sihanoukville from any of the border crossings.
     
Do you arrange private tours?
We do indeed. For a single day or whole weeks, if that’s what you’re after. Please contact us with specifics, and we’ll get back to you with an offer. You can write us at kyoko@ecosea.com or use the form here
     
Do you accept credit card payment?
We do. Cards we accept are Visa, Master, and JCB. But for the time being we are unable to accept direct online payment.