Private snorkelling boat trip to Tumbatu Island, Zanzibar
- 📍 Zanzibar
- ⏱ 6 h
- 👥 up to 15 guests
- Available
Private 6-hour boat trip from Zanzibar to Tumbatu Island’s west-side reef with snorkelling gear, fruit, soft drinks and transfer options. Book online.
Key conditions
- Type
- Private: the boat is only for your group
- Price
- Per person
- Group size
- Up to 15 guests
- Duration and times
- 6 h · 08:00 · 09:00 · 09:30 · 10:00 · 10:30
- Food and drink
- Only what the “Included” list says; other items are agreed with the operator after booking
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 h before departure
Overview
Tumbatu is a small island off the coast of Unguja, the main island of Zanzibar. On its west side there is a reef that offers some of the best snorkelling you can find around the island, with a wide variety of tropical fish to spot.
You go out on a private boat with your own captain. A life jacket and snorkelling equipment are provided, and there are fruit, soft drinks and water on board. The tour lasts about 6 hours, with morning departures between 08:00 and 10:30 depending on the option you choose.
Choose between a transfer from anywhere in Zanzibar, a transfer from Kendwa or Nungwi, or meeting at the departure point. Groups of up to 15 are welcome, and the Tumbatu tax is included.
What is included
Private boat trip with captain
Fruit and soft drinks
Drinking water
Life jacket
Snorkelling equipment
Tumbatu tax
Not included
Food (only fruit and soft drinks are provided)
What to bring
- Not wheelchair accessible, not stroller accessible and not suitable for pets.
- Infants must not sit on laps and infant seats are unavailable.
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers or for people with back problems or heart conditions.
- Adults must be 16 or over; children aged 0 to 15 are also welcome. Groups of up to 15.
- Choose a transfer from anywhere in Zanzibar, a transfer from Kendwa or Nungwi, or a meeting point, and tell us your hotel or address when you book. Departures are between 08:00 and 10:30 depending on the option; our vehicles carry the company logo.
- Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and a hat. The guide speaks English, German, French, Spanish and Swahili.
Departure times
- 08:00
- 09:00
- 09:30
- 10:00
- 10:30
Hotel pickup
Pickup at your hotel is included. Choose your hotel when you book; the operator confirms the exact pickup time on WhatsApp. Wait in the hotel lobby.
Pickup 60 minutes before departure.
How pickup works →Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 h before departure
Frequently asked questions
Is this trip private? Is the price per person or per boat?
The price is per person and depends on the size of the group: the booking calendar shows the total for your party. It is a private trip: the boat is only for your group.
What is included in the price?
What the “Included” list of the trip says. What is not on that list is not included, and the “Not included” list shows the usual extras (fees, tips…). The price you see in the last step is the price you pay, with the taxes that apply unless the page says otherwise. If you need something that is not listed, it can be agreed with the operator after you book.
What food and drinks are served? Is it an open bar?
Exactly what the “Included” list of each trip says. “Open bar” means the drinks in that list: we do not guarantee specific brands or types (such as champagne, prosecco, vodka, whisky or rosé) or quantities unless the page names them. Anything else (extra drinks, catering, special menus, allergies or dietary needs) is agreed with the operator after you book and may carry a supplement.
Which boat will we use? Can it change?
The photos show the type of experience and may be of the usual boat or of a similar one. We do not guarantee a specific model, layout or facility (indoor seating, cabin, bathroom, shade…) unless the page states it. If the planned boat is not available (breakdown, maintenance), the operator may offer a comparable boat, with similar capacity and category and the essential services you booked. If the change is significant, you will be told and can choose, under the cancellation terms and your legal rights, another date, another solution or a refund.
Where do we go? Is the route fixed?
The usual route and highlights are in the description of each trip. The final route depends on the skipper, the weather and the state of the sea, and times may vary. Wildlife sightings or other natural events are not guaranteed unless the page says so.
Where do we meet? Is there hotel pickup?
Hotel pickup is part of this trip: you choose your hotel when you book. The meeting point and details are in the “Meeting point” section.
When is my booking confirmed? Is the date I see guaranteed?
Your booking is confirmed when the payment is accepted and you receive the confirmation email with your reference. Availability is shown in real time, but a date that appears as available is not held for you until you complete the payment. Some experiences are sold through several channels at once and share the operator’s calendar.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The skipper or operator decides whether it is safe to sail, and that decision is final. If a trip is postponed, changed or cancelled because of weather, sea state or safety, you can choose another date or a full refund of the cancelled trip, even on non-refundable trips. The deciding factor is the safety of the navigation, not simply that it is cloudy or rainy. We recommend checking the forecast 48–72 hours before and writing to us if you have doubts.
What if the boat breaks down or the operator cannot run the trip?
If the trip cannot be run as booked, the operator will propose a comparable boat or another date; if neither suits you, you can choose a refund of the cancelled trip. Write to booking@sailingbeyondlimits.com with your reference and we will coordinate it with the operator. This does not limit your legal rights as a consumer.
Can I cancel and get a refund?
Yes: free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure, with a full refund. After that, or if you do not show up, the amount is not refunded. To cancel or change, write to booking@sailingbeyondlimits.com with your reference before the deadline.
How do I pay? Is there a deposit?
You pay the full amount by card when you book, through a secure payment provider: we never see your card number. The price you see in the last step is the price you pay. There is no option to pay only a deposit online.
Who runs the trip? What is your role?
Sailing Beyond Limits, S.L. sells and manages the booking as a travel agency. The trip itself is run by the owner or local operator of that boat, an independent company. The service contract is formed between you and that operator, through us. For any change, question or incident, write to booking@sailingbeyondlimits.com with your reference and we will coordinate it with the operator.
What if what I receive is different from what was advertised?
Tell us as soon as you can at booking@sailingbeyondlimits.com with your booking reference and, if you can, photos: we will ask the operator for a solution (a suitable replacement, a refund or another remedy that applies). Nothing in our conditions limits your legal rights as a consumer.
