Tanzania · SUNSET DHOW CRUISES IN ZANZIBAR
Good sunset dhow cruises in Zanzibar fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Sunset dhow cruise from Kendwa and Nungwi on a traditional wooden boat with live drumming, fruit snacks, and hotel pickup.
“Brilliant trip, the drummers and staff were amazing! Bring swimwear! You have to enter the sea to get on and off the boat which was really fun! 😁”
Stone Town sunset dhow cruise on a traditional Arabian boat, with snacks, soft drinks, and music as you glide past landmarks.
“Really enjoyable time, but it lasted about 1 hour and 20 minutes, not 2 hours as advertised”
3-hour catamaran sunset cruise from Stone Town with snacks, beer and wine, snorkeling gear, and small-group comfort on the Indian Ocean.
“Everything was just perfect, from the communication to the welcoming and attentive crew and spotless catamaran.”
Traditional dhow sail from Zanzibar to Kwale Island with snorkeling, sandbank tides, mangrove lagoon swims, and seafood lunch.
“Terrible experience from booking thru final contact. No confirmation from provider who apparently showed up 2 hours late after I had made other arrangements for the day and Viator is unwilling to offer a refund even after providing proof!( shame on them!) and would not advise anyone to book this tour at all!”
Zanzibar dhow cruise with snorkeling, a sandbank break, Kwale Island seafood BBQ, and a 500-year-old baobab tree for up to 20.
“The Positive: Beautiful sights with nice lunch The Negative: The tour was overall unorganized. The name of the tour did not match the name of the company who sanctioned the excursion. Following our arrival to our meeting location by our private driver, there was no one Read more”
Private sunset dhow cruise from Stone Town in Zanzibar with pickup, snacks, and a photogenic 2-hour sail past famous island spots.
“The hotel pickup was delayed because the driver went to the hotel next door but the ride was comfortable and convenient. The boat ride was stunning, although getting onto the shore through rocks was very difficult in a long dress. The crew offered light snacks and refreshRead more”
Dolphin snorkeling at Mnemba, a turtle swim at Baraka Aquarium, then a Nungwi sunset dhow cruise with snacks, water, and photo moments.
“Para empezar nuestro guía Nasser fué fantástico! Sabe hablar español, fué muy amable con nosotros. La recogida puntual con coche privado y aire acondicionado. Nos fuimos a ver delfines, lástima que hubiera más de 20 barcas detrás Read more”
Stone Town dhow sunset cruise with live music, local snacks, fruit, and soft drinks. 2 hours on calm nearshore water.
“Great experience! Provided snacks, fruit and delicious white wine. The guide will answer any questions you may have. The view during the sunset is incredible, it was very atmospheric, live music and dancing along with a guide as an nicest added bonus ;)”
2-hour Zanzibar sunset dhow cruise from Stone Town with snacks, soft drinks, music, and iconic sights along the coast and Forodhani.
“It was a wonderful trip. our guide, Mussa, was very knowledgeable, and he shared a lot of interesting facts about Zanzibar. We had traditional music performed by violinist. Definitely recommended.”
Every kind of day out between the crater rim and the reef.
