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The Koh Rong Boat Party is a new DJ-led sailing event coming soon to Koh Rong, taking travellers onto the water for an afternoon of music, drinks and island views. The event is planned around the late afternoon, with swimming opportunities depending on the captain, crew, and sea conditions. On Saturdays, the Boat Party will serve as the pre-party for Nestival, the weekly festival at Nest Beach Club on Long Set Beach. Staying at Mad Monkey Koh Rong puts you close to the beach, the Boat Party area, and the evening’s social scene.
What Is the Koh Rong Boat Party?
The Koh Rong Boat Party is a new music-focused boat event coming soon to Koh Rong.
Instead of following the usual sightseeing-tour format, the experience is built around the social side of being out on the water: DJs, an open deck, drinks, sea views, and a crowd of travellers sharing the afternoon.
The music sets the pace, the island provides the backdrop, and the crowd brings its own energy.
For solo travellers, it’s an easy way to meet new people without having to arrive with a ready-made group. For those already travelling with friends, it’s another way to spend an afternoon together before heading back to the island.
And because the Boat Party connects directly with the Saturday-night scene, the afternoon doesn’t have to end when the boat docks.
How Does the Koh Rong Boat Party Connect to Nestival?
The Boat Party is the pre-party for Nestival, giving you a full Saturday of music from the water to the beach.
Nestival is Koh Rong’s big weekly festival at Nest Beach Club on Long Set Beach, bringing travellers together every Saturday for music and dancing by the beach.
Mad Monkey has partnered with Nestival to bring the two experiences together, giving Saturdays a natural run from an afternoon on the water into one of Koh Rong’s biggest weekly nights at Nest Beach Club.
So if you’re heading out on a Saturday, you already know what’s next. The Boat Party brings you back to Long Set Beach, where Nestival is getting started at Nest Beach Club. Grab a drink, regroup with your crew, and keep the night.
What Time Does the Koh Rong Boat Party Leave?
The Boat Party is planned for the late afternoon, with boarding currently set for 5 pm. If you’re coming from another part of Koh Rong, give yourself enough time to reach the pier before boarding.
Island transport can take longer than expected, especially if you’re travelling from Koh Toch or another beach.
Mad Monkey Koh Rong team tip: Get to the boarding area early so you have time to check in, find your spot and settle in before the boat heads out.
What Can You Expect at the Koh Rong Boat Party?
Expect the afternoon to revolve around the boat, the music and the people on board. Once you’re out on the water, Koh Rong becomes the backdrop — find a spot on deck, get closer to the music, take in the views or see who you end up meeting.
As the afternoon moves toward sunset, the setting changes with it, taking the Boat Party naturally into the evening. Watch for the full line-up, activities, and schedule as the launch gets closer.
How Is the Koh Rong Boat Party Different From a Regular Boat Tour?
A regular boat tour around Koh Rong is usually about exploring — snorkelling, fishing, swimming, visiting beaches and taking in the coastline. The Boat Party takes a more social approach, with the music, drinks and crowd becoming just as much a part of the afternoon as the views.
Think less island tour with a few people on board, and more a social afternoon that happens to be out at sea. You’re there to meet people, enjoy the music, and watch Koh Rong change around you as the afternoon moves into evening.
What Are the Views Like From the Boat?
The late-afternoon sailing gives you a different perspective of Koh Rong, with views back toward the island’s famous beaches and coastline. Depending on the final route and sea conditions, you may get views toward Long Set Beach, Koh Toch, and other stretches of Koh Rong’s shoreline that look completely different from the water.
As the afternoon moves toward sunset, the light softens, and the scenery changes with it. Head to the open deck if you want photos and the clearest views, or find a comfortable spot and watch the coastline shift as the Boat Party moves into the evening.
Will You Be Able to Swim Off the Boat?
Swimming may be part of the Boat Party, but it will always depend on the sea conditions and the crew’s call on the day. If the water is safe and the crew gives the go-ahead, you’ll be able to take a dip and cool off offshore.
Pack your swimwear if you want to get in, along with a waterproof phone case for anything you bring on deck. Just keep it flexible — the water conditions can change, and the crew will decide when and where it’s safe to swim.
Mad Monkey Koh Rong team tip: Bring your swimwear, but let the crew make the call on getting in the water.
What Should You Bring to the Koh Rong Boat Party?
Keep your bag light, but don’t forget a few essentials for an afternoon on the water. Bring your ticket confirmation, ID if required, swimwear, sunscreen, drinking water, and a waterproof phone case or dry bag. A light layer is also handy if you’re staying out into the evening.
Keep valuables to a minimum — anything you bring needs to be easy to carry around the boat and protected from water. If you’re planning to swim, keep your phone and other electronics safely tucked away before you get in.
Where Does the Koh Rong Boat Party Leave From?
The boarding point will be confirmed closer to launch, so check the latest event details before heading to the pier. Koh Rong has several piers and beach access points, and old map pins or traveller posts may not reflect the current meeting point.
If you’re staying on Long Set Beach (4K Beach), you’re already in the right area for the Boat Party and Saturday-night plans. Mad Monkey Koh Rong is located directly on Long Set Beach, around 200m from Long Set Pier, while Nest Beach Club is also on Long Set Beach, where Nestival takes place every Saturday.
What to Do After the Koh Rong Boat Party?
Sailing on a Saturday? Keep the night going at Nestival. The Boat Party is the pre-party for the weekly festival at Nest Beach Club, right on Long Set Beach.
On other nights, stay around Long Set Beach for a quieter evening or head toward Koh Toch for more bars and late-night spots. If you’re staying at Mad Monkey Koh Rong, you can also head back, freshen up, and decide where the night takes you.
How to Do the Koh Rong Boat Party Your Way?
There’s no single way to do the Koh Rong Boat Party. Make a full Saturday of it, go solo and meet people on board, or keep the evening open and see where the island takes you.
Make a Saturday of It
Saturday is the day to pair the Boat Party with Nestival. Start the afternoon offshore, then head back to Long Set Beach for Nestival at Nest Beach Club.
With the Boat Party as the pre-party, you can spend the day moving from sea views and music to one of Koh Rong’s biggest weekly beach events.
Going Solo? Start Social
The Boat Party works well if you’re travelling alone. You’ll be sharing the boat with other travellers, so there are plenty of natural opportunities to chat, move between groups and meet people without needing to arrive with a crew.
Get there early, find a spot on deck and let the afternoon unfold from there.
Find a Good Spot on Deck
If you’re there for the views, stay close to the open sides of the boat as the afternoon moves toward sunset. You’ll have a better view of Koh Rong’s coastline, Long Set Beach, and the surrounding water as the boat moves offshore.
If music is your priority, move closer to the main deck when the sets pick up. You don’t have to choose one spot for the whole sailing.
Pack for a Swim
Bring your swimwear if you want to get in the water. Swimming may be part of the Boat Party, but it depends on sea conditions and the crew’s decision on the day.
A waterproof phone case or dry bag is worth bringing, especially if you plan to spend time on deck or take a dip.
Keep the Evening Open
You don’t have to plan every hour around the Boat Party. Once you get back to Long Set Beach, you can grab a drink, head back to your accommodation, or decide what you feel like doing next.
If you’re staying at Mad Monkey Koh Rong, being on Long Set Beach makes it easy to head back, freshen up, and carry on with your evening.
Save the Sightseeing for Another Day
Don’t try to squeeze a full island-hopping or snorkelling trip into the same afternoon. A traditional Koh Rong boat tour lets you explore the coastline, beaches and water, while the Boat Party focuses on music and socialising.
Give each experience its own day, and you’ll get more out of both.
Get Ready for the First Sailing
There’s only one way to find out what Koh Rong looks like when the music moves offshore.
The Koh Rong Boat Party is coming, giving travellers a new way to spend an afternoon on the island and see familiar coastlines from a different angle.
Keep an eye out for the launch details, round up your mates or come solo, and see who you end up meeting on board.
FAQs: Koh Rong Boat Party
The current event information lists 5 pm as the door time. Check the latest details before travelling for confirmed boarding and departure times.
Yes. The social format makes it a natural option for solo travellers who want to meet people while experiencing Koh Rong from the water.
No. Traditional boat tours generally focus on sightseeing and activities such as snorkelling, fishing and swimming. The Boat Party puts music, drinks, socialising and time offshore at the centre of the afternoon.
Yes. On Saturdays, the Boat Party serves as the pre-party for Nestival at Nest Beach Club on Long Set Beach, giving you a full afternoon and evening of music.
If you want music, a social crowd, and an afternoon offshore rather than a traditional sightseeing tour, it’s worth considering. Saturday is particularly appealing if you want to continue into Nestival afterwards.
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