About Tara boat
The Queen Tara Boat, (ex Cargo Vessel) Siem Reap. The Biggest Boat on the Tonle Sap Lake
Comfort & Luxury on the Tonle Sap
With a viewing deck, comfortable seating, hammocks, two bars, music, a large dining area and multiple clean toilets / bathrooms – the Queen Tara offers a level of comfort and luxury which other boats on the Tonle Sap cannot begin to rival. Get your photo taken at the captain’s bridge or wave at other tour groups as they drive by on their rickety boats, whilst you sip from a cold beer in a comfy chair, enjoying the stunning views that the Tonle Sap has to offer. The Queen Tara Riverboat awaits your inspection, and the captain welcomes you aboard. Now the Beautiful Queen Tara has a/c and fan cabins with en-suites and hot water for your overnight floating villages stay.
Freshly Prepared foods.
Our tour guides are experienced and knowledgeable, and our drivers, waitresses & captain are all friendly and professional. (Mostly they were born in the floating village) We offer a wide range of Western and Khmer dishes aboard. It is food fit for a king, and it is all included in your tour price. We also have beers, cocktails, soft drinks, water and numerous spirits available on the Queen Tara. Read our menu for more information.
Queen Tara – Available for Hire!
Are you a tour agent with a very large group of important guests? An employer looking to motivate the team with a staff party they will never forget. A newlywed couple wanting to kick off your life together in a truly stunning location? If so, look no further than the Queen Tara Boat. The Queen Tara is capable of carrying more than 250 people and is available for hire for private functions upon request.
Enjoy a big buffet dinner then kick aside the tables and chairs and dance away to a live musician. we have catered for weddings, theme parties, wine and cheese cruisers, Christmas cruisers and many Birthdays, so let us put on the best cruise for your group. Contact us for more information on booking the Queen Tara for private functions.
The Mekong Tara Prince – Phnom Penh
In Phnom Penh we operate two vessels our very special Mekong Tara Prince. And our Mekong Tara Explorer, both have very specially designed hulls to navigate the numerous waters, rivers and lakes in Cambodia. These boats are luxury River Boats One was once owned by H.R.H. Prince Norodom Sirivudh of the Cambodian Royal Family and lovingly restored by the Tara Boat Company to its former glory, with the addition of some modern comforts plus solar power and GPS. Comfortably seating up to 30 people, this beautiful boat has been refurbished to offer comfort and style to ensure a perfect journey.
This unique boat comes equipped with a Double Hull which enables us to explore areas and get up close to the riverbanks where other boats cannot. The other boat we operate is our Mekong Tara Explorer, she is also of special design and can get up close and personable to the many smaller rivers and lakes on route, she is a very strong vessel made in the traditional method, The two Tours we operate offer a chance to experience the Mekong and Tonle Sap Rivers, floating villages and surrounded by stunning natural scenery and wildlife, all from the comfort of our beautiful boat to give you a truly memorable experience. This is simply the best way to cruise between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.
Mekong Tara Prince – Available for Hire!
The Mekong Tara Prince is available for private hire in Phnom Penh at very competitive rates for both private day cruises and Sunset tours. Are you are looking to celebrate a birthday with a group of friends? Or maybe a tour agent with a group of important guests? An employer looking to motivate the team with a staff party they will never forget. Whatever your occasion please contact us for more information about our rates and tours.
THE NAVY PBR (GUN BOAT)
Our newest addition to our small fleet is an ex-navy PBR (gun boat) Russian built and seen service in the Vietnam War, she is fun to drive and made from strong Aluminium. built in 1966 , We use this PBR boat for the Kompong Phluk two villages tour.
Tara River Boat Company Staff Receive Child Safe Certificates from Friends International
In August 2015 Tara Boat Company became certified in the Child Safe Business principles in recognition of its work towards supporting and protecting children, as part of the excellent work the Child Safe Network do of ensuring children are protected and prevent abuse and exploitation towards them, as well as raising awareness to the many visiting tourists and locals alike who use our tours. As a responsible business operating tours in both Phnom Penh and Siem Reap we are proud to promote Child Safe Practices in our day-to-day business. To do this we ensure that we do not exploit children or perpetuate any areas where children are exploited in our tours for example the exploitation of “orphans” on the Tonle Sap Lake to get money from tourists and ensure our guests are made aware of this. As a part of this Tara River Boat Staff received Child Protection training including how to spot dangers and warning signs and how to alert the Child Safe Network if they suspected a child might be at risk and received their Child Safe Certificates from the NGO Friends International.
