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Zanzibar by boat: Mnemba, dhows and sandbanks

Snorkelling, sunsets and private catamarans. Pick your trip, book online and check your meeting point.

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How your day works

Each trip has its own meeting point, times and inclusions: check the trip page before you book.

  • Book online

    Pick a date with live availability and pay securely.

  • Meeting point

    The trip page tells you where to meet and whether hotel pickup is included.

  • Safe on board

    Professional crews, with life jackets and safety equipment where the trip includes them.

Your day, step by step

  1. 1Book online and choose your date.
  2. 2Check the meeting point or pickup details on the trip page.
  3. 3Arrive a little early: some trips ask for 20 or 30 minutes, it is on the page.
  4. 4Enjoy the trip with your crew.
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Map and key points

  • Meeting pointKendwa Rocks beach (Zanzibar Watersports Center)Directions ↗
  • Meeting pointNungwi beachDirections ↗

Before you set off

Exact meeting point

Most trips meet at the Zanzibar Watersports Center, on the beach in front of Kendwa Rocks Hotel, or at Nungwi Beach. Hotels in Nungwi and Kendwa usually get free pickup; guests elsewhere go straight to the meeting point. The details are on each trip page.

Address: Zanzibar Watersports, Kendwa y Nungwi, costa norte de Zanzíbar, Tanzania

Good to know

  • Be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure (20 on some trips).
  • With hotel pickup, wait at your hotel reception 10 to 15 minutes before the pickup time.
  • Dolphin sightings and the sandbank stop depend on the weather and the tides, and are not guaranteed.
  • Some dhow trips are traditional wooden boats, not luxury yachts.

What to bring

  • Swimsuit and towel.
  • Sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
  • Your booking confirmation (on your phone or printed).
  • A little cash for tips or fees paid on site.

What you will see

The Indian Ocean around the north of the island.

  • Mnemba Atoll

    A marine reserve known for snorkelling on coral reefs, with dolphins often seen on the way.

  • Sunsets at Kendwa and Nungwi

    The beaches of the north coast face west: the best view of the sun going down over the Indian Ocean.

  • Prison Island and Nakupenda

    From Stone Town: giant Aldabra tortoises on Prison Island and a white sandbank for swimming and lunch.

Experiences from Zanzibar

Choose between a shared dhow or catamaran, a day to Prison Island, or a private boat or catamaran.

Enjoy with peace of mind

  • Local operators

    The trips are run by local operators who know these waters.

  • Live availability

    Dates and times come straight from the operator’s calendar.

  • Clear prices online

    The price you see is what you pay online; fees payable on site are listed on each trip page.

  • WhatsApp support

    Message us and we will answer your questions before and after you book.

Ready to sail?

Pick your experience and book direct, or message us and we will help you choose.

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