Tanzania · SUNSET DHOW CRUISES
Good sunset dhow cruises fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 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! 😁”
Sunset dhow cruise from Nungwi and Kendwa with live drummers, fruits, sparkling drinks, and a relaxing 2.5-hour Indian Ocean sail.
“L’organizzazione dell’escursione è stata insoddisfacente. La barca era eccessivamente piena, senza spazio né agio, soprattutto per chi può soffrire il mare. In queste condizioni non si percepisce un adeguato livello di sicurezza: non è stato effettuato alcun briefing e non era evidente la disponibilità di giubbotti salvagente per tutti. La partenza è avvenuta con quasi un’ora di ritardo, verosimilmente per imbarcare più persone, penalizzando chi era puntuale e aumentando notevolmente il disagio. L’intrattenimento con i tamburelli, se limitato a un breve momento, potrebbe essere accettabile, ma protratto per tutta la durata risulta insopportabile e dovrebbe essere chiaramente indicato nella d...”
Visit a Maasai village near Zanzibar, dress in traditional attire, then sail a shared dhow at sunset with fruit and photo stops.
“Prywatna taksówka do wioski Masajów, sympatyczny masajski przewodnik, ciekawie przedstawione życie i zwyczaje Masajów. Rejs łodzią o zachodzie słońca trochę mniej mi się podobał, zbyt dużo ludzi zapakowanych na jedną łódź.”
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!”
3-hour traditional dhow cruise from Nungwi for sunset views, coconut drinks, and onboard music, with some real-world logistics to know.
“Wr boarded the dhow in knee deep water and disembarked in thigh deep water so we all got soaked. There was no mention of this in the tour description so we were not prepared to get all our clothes wet. A couple of short, older ladies had difficulty climbing the ladder and ended up in waist deep water which is unacceptable. Otherwise, I enjoyed the trip, watching the show sails being unfurled and also the music provide by the band was really nice.”
A 2.5-hour Zanzibar sunset dhow cruise from Nungwi, with snacks, water, traditional music, and ocean views over Kendwa.
“I had an amazing time on the sunset cruise in Zanzibar! Our guider was great, and the views were absolutely stunning. Definitely a must-do if you're visiting Zanzibar!”
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”
Cruise a traditional dhow off Nungwi at 4:00 PM for golden-hour views, ocean breeze, and tropical fruits, with onboard underwater viewing.
“Tutto era ben organizzato, l’equipaggio era gentile e la vista sull’oceano indimenticabile. Consiglio vivamente questa esperienza a chiunque visiti Zanzibar.”
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”
Sunset dhow cruise from Nungwi Beach with traditional music, tropical fruits, and golden-hour views along North Zanzibar’s coast.
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”
Sail from Nungwi at sunset on a traditional dhow, enjoy live cultural music and tropical fruits, then unwind with easy drop-off options.
“Your recommendation means the world to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again for more adventures!”
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 ;)”
Every kind of day out between the crater rim and the reef.
