Top Zanzibar Cruises & Sailing

Get the most out of your trip to Zanzibar and embark on a relaxing full-day cruise. Board a traditional, wooden dhow boat and stop along the way to swim, snorkel, explore, and sunbathe. See a 500-year-old baobab tree, relax on a sand bar, tuck into a tasty Swahili barbecue and more over the course of the day.

The tour offers nature, history and adventure combined in a relaxing, enjoying the beautiful and nice beach, feeding giant Aldabra tortoise and colored fish and corals for snorkeling in the channel of the Indian Ocean, on this small isle just off the Stone Town it is launched from the city and involves a 30 minutes motorized boat ride to the “Prison” island. The British First Minister of Zanzibar, Lloyd Mathews, purchased the island in 1893 and constructed a prison complex there. No prisoners were ever housed on the island and instead it became a quarantine station for yellow fever cases.

Leaving from Fumba, which is in the South East and still a very untouched and remote area in Zanzibar, guests will head on a trip in a traditional wooden dhow towards one of the three snorkeling stops to enjoy the unique underwater world of Zanzibar. On the way they will hopefully meet dolphins playing around in the shallow Marine Park of Menai Bay and depending on the tides they’ll swim at a very special island full of mangroves. On the secluded uninhabited island Kwale, they’ll enjoy a delicious lunch.

Sail to Kwale Island in a traditional dhow sailboat on a tour from Zanzibar, and enjoy a full day of snorkeling coral formations, exploring mangroves, and swimming a natural lagoon with clear green water. You’ll sit down to a special grilled lunch of lobster, crab, squid, octopus, and tuna with Zanzibar-style sauces, then enjoy a spread of fresh tropical fruits. This full-day trip to Kwale Island is a perfect chance to see Zanzibar at its most pristine, traveling under sail for a truly authentic island experience.

Dine in a spectacular location that’s entirely surrounded by sea views on an excursion to The Rock restaurant in Zanzibar. Door-to-door transport and snorkeling at the Blue Lagoon turn your reservations at The Rock into a half day adventure, with the chance to spot a rainbow of tropical fish and coral in calm, sheltered water.

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The most famous marine conservation area in Zanzibar, Mnemba Atoll Marine Park houses populations of moray eels, lion fish, stingrays, and more, all in clear waters with high visibility. Snap on your snorkel gear and let your guide help you find the aquatic wildlife you came to see on this tour, which includes round-trip transportation from your Zanzibar lodging.

With this combination tours you will get to experience both Nakupenda SandBank as well as Prison Island. At Prison Island you will get to see giant aldabra tortoise and an old prison which was never used. At SandBank you will enjoy lunch (sea foods and drinks), relax on the sandbank, swim and listening to the birdlife around you and the skippers daughters lapping against the shore.

Visit Prison Island and Nakupenda Beach on a full-day tour that’s all about snorkeling and sunbathing on one of Zanzibar’s most pristine beaches. This inclusive tour features a seafood lunch, snorkeling gear, snacks, and door-to-door transport from Zanzibar hotels to ensure a hassle-free day of exploring the coast, with plenty of time independent time to enjoy beautiful Nakupenda Beach.

Explore Zanzibar’s fascinating wildlife on a 7-hour outing that combines dolphin-spotting, snorkeling, and a pristine forest reserve. You’ll join a guide for a motorboat tour from a coastal fishing village, then don a snorkel to check out the marine wildlife beneath the waves. Next, head to Jozani Forest Reserve, Zanzibar’s only national park, where old-growth forest is home to the endemic red colobus monkey, as well as hyrax, bush babies, and dozens of species of birds.

Discover Paje Beach and the Blue Lagoon on a tour that combines a pristine, white-sand beach with spectacular snorkeling. From hotel transfers to the included lunch, snorkeling equipment, and snacks, the tour takes care of the details so you can focus on sun, sand, and a brilliant coral reef, where you'll find a rainbow of tropical fish just beneath the surface.

This is 3 to 4hours boat trip can either start from the Northern Coast of the Island, to watch the world famous sunset of Zanzibar’s North Coast or it can start from Stone Town where guests can enjoy the best view of the capital from the water. Snacks and drinks are provided on the traditional wooden dhow and if the wind allows the crew, they will sail like the traditional fishing boats while you listen to traditional Zanzibar music

During the morning our catering boat has gone on ahead to prepare a delicious barbeque lunch, which is served on teak picnic tables set up beneath the shade of some tamarind trees. Lunch is a traditional Zanzibari buffet and includes grilled fish, slipper lobster, squid, chicken, rice, tamarind and coriander sauces which are all served hot from the grill. A gastronomic fruit tasting follows with a selection of between 10 to 15 different tropical fruits. Cold drinks are available throughout the day and include mineral water, sodas and beer. Coffee and Amarula liqueur are also served after lunch.

Discover natural beauty of Prison Island on this Half DayTour that includes a Snorkeling on a Pristine Corals. With your Guide, visit the viewpoint at Prison Historical Buildings and a long Jetty with Peacocks. See Giant # tortoises Sunbathe on a beautiful small White Sands Beach. Pickup and drop-off included. Book Last Minutes while in Zanzibar:

Tour Zanzibar's UNESCO-listed historic district and premiere natural attraction on this tour to Stone Town and Prison Island. Learn about the current culture and history in Stone Town as you walk past its attractions, including a Portuguese fort, the Sultan Palace, and the birthplace of Freddie Mercury, before continuing your tour to Prison Island, famous for its population of giant tortoises.

Snorkelling with One Ocean gives you the chance to see another part of Zanzibar, off the beaten trail from the normal tourist route: because of the tide we usually go one way by boat and way by bus, for about 30 minutes on an unpaved road through the traditional Muyuni village. Meeting time is in the morning (between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.) and we are back after 5-6 hours (between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.), depending on the tide. We have traditional dhows on which you can cruise gently along the coast of Zanzibar as well as a wooden speed boat that will get you to Mnemba in (almost) a heartbeat.

Sunset sail on a traditional dhow into the blue water of Zanzibar. Enjoy snacks, soft drinks, fruits and Zanzibarian cuisine dinner. Alcohol can be arranged upon request

A beautiful sunset from an authentic Dhow boat like you have never seen before. Feel the warm breeze going through your hair and watch the day turning into night. Snacks and sodas are provided, alcohol on request for an extra fee.

This tour is covering wide range of day experience in Zanzibar Stone Town, it include walking tour around Stone Town, visiting Old Fort, House of Wonder, Slave market museum, Darajani Market. Getting history of Zanzibar culture and life of diverse community. Visiting Spice farms to learn how spices are cultivated and how are they used for domestic purposes as well medical purposes. Lastly having opportunity to have fun with tortoises and getting a minutes of swimming or Snorkeling. This tour is design to cater the needs of all who want to experience a lot of Zanzibar activities per day with wonderful budget.

The trip start at the Fishing Village (Fumba) southwest of the Island. 35 Minutes drive from Stone Town. This trip brings you close to the most fascinating and natural remarkable of tropical indian ocean bay with great deal to discover! We will leave from Fumba with a customary wooden sailing dhow. The first stop is snorkeling at Kwale coral reef, offering an overwhelming abundance of corals and colorful fish. Afterwards you can relax on a paradise – like sandbank with a snacks and tropical fruits beside. Next stop will be at Kwale Island where a beach barbecue seafood buffet is served consist of Octopus, Lobster, Grilled fishes, Calamari, Soft drinks, Tropical fruits. All sea food which you could want to try. Additional activities on the Island include short jungle walk to see and climb a 500 yrs old Baobab tree, Swim in a Mangrove Lagoon before sailing back to Fumba Village.

Zanzibar Sunset Dhow Cruise: After you step on-board the vessel, the skilled crew will take the dhow about 1km away from the shore by means of an engine, once out in the sea the engine is shut off and during a tense moment the skillful crew put up the sail, once the sail is in favor of the wind, the guest can sit back, relax and enjoy the peacefulness of the ocean as you hear the ripple of water on the sides of the dhow as it glides swiftly through the clear turquoise water.

Immerse yourself in Zanzibar’s culture - history on a full day guided tour of Stone Town and Prison Island. Explore on foot and by boat for a comprehensive overview of the area. Bring your swim suit along for swimming-snorkeling in Prison Island

Ocean Safari, a romantic adventure tour which gives traveler such a great breeth-taking experience of Zanzibar cultural tours . We take you to a famous fishermen village of Fumba from Stone Town about 35min drive ,arriving here at Menai bay one of the Conservention area which benefits over 3000 villagers who depend more on fishing and the environmental preservation project was introduced to help the well-being of fish breeding to an increase of fishes which in exchange contribute to soundable income to communities as well as protecting the marine life

Mnemba Island is an atoll set just off the northeast coast near Matemwe. Snorkling at Mnemba is stunning, on the inside it’s like being in a giant aquarium and the outside offers excellent wall and drift dives. The island itself is a breeding ground for turtles and they are often seen gliding by along with dolphins, huge groups of fish, whale sharks and humpbacks when in season. Mnemba provides the snorkeler with the opportunity to view the best fish the Indian Ocean has to offer. We regularly see Dolphins on this trip. This is a private island and cannot be entered by everybody. During the excursion you are served with fruit