Sailing Zanzibar 6 options
Tumbatu Island Snorkeling Tour: Two Reefs, Traditional DhowSail from Kendwa beach to Tumbatu Island on a traditional dhow with two snorkeling stops, fresh fruit and drinks included.Every day · 08:00 · Pickup optional · All ages★ 5.00 (27)4hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 69per person
Stone Town Sunset Catamaran Cruise: Private Zanzibar SailingSail past islands off Stone Town on Zanzibar's largest catamaran from 3–6 pm with complimentary beer, wine, snacks and swimming stops included.Every day · 15:00 · All ages★ 5.00 (26)3hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 130per person
Snorkeling in Fumba: Dhow Sailing with Sandbank PicnicSix to eight hours snorkeling at Kwale coral reef and a sandbank, then seafood lunch on Kwale Island with a jungle walk and mangrove swim.Every day · 09:00★ 4.50 (2)6h–8hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 123per person
Zanzibar snorkeling & sandbank day trip: Dhow sailing with seafood lunchDhow sailing from Zanzibar with snorkeling at coral reefs, swimming on a sandbank, and grilled seafood lunch. Includes equipment, transport and fees.Every day · 08:30 · Hotel pickup★ 5.00 (2)8hEN · DE · IT · FR +1✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 160per person
Sunset dhow cruise Stone Town: Sailing & live musicSail from Stone Town on a traditional wooden dhow at sunset, listening to live Zanzibar music while the crew serves canapés and drinks over three hours on the water.Every day · 17:00 · From age 7★ 5.00 (1)3hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Zanzibar Dhow Sunset Cruise: Traditional Sailing at NungwiSail a traditional dhow along Zanzibar's northern coast at sunset with a live guide, tropical fruit and water included: four hours watching the sky change color from the water.Every day · 15:30 · From age 4★ 3.97 (29)4hEN · FR✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
All 6 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-29| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tumbatu Island Snorkeling Tour: Two Reefs, Traditional DhowOur pick | US$ 69 per person | 4h | 5.00★ · 27 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| Stone Town Sunset Catamaran Cruise: Private Zanzibar SailingShortest | US$ 130 per person | 3h | 5.00★ · 26 | Every day · 15:00 | English |
| Snorkeling in Fumba: Dhow Sailing with Sandbank PicnicAlso recommended | US$ 123 per person | 6h–8h | 4.50★ only 2 reviews | Every day · 09:00 | English |
| Zanzibar snorkeling & sandbank day trip: Dhow sailing with seafood lunch | US$ 160 per person | 8h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Every day · 08:30 | English, German, Spanish +2 |
| Sunset dhow cruise Stone Town: Sailing & live music | US$ 90 per person | 3h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Every day · 17:00 | English |
| Zanzibar Dhow Sunset Cruise: Traditional Sailing at Nungwi | US$ 35 per person | 4h | 3.97★ · 29 | Every day · 15:30 | English, French |
Sailing Zanzibar at a glance
- Our pick: Tumbatu Island Snorkeling Tour: Two Reefs, Traditional Dhow, US$ 69 (4h, 5.00★ · 27).
- Shortest: Stone Town Sunset Catamaran Cruise: Private Zanzibar Sailing, US$ 130 (3h, 5.00★ · 26).
- Also recommended: Snorkeling in Fumba: Dhow Sailing with Sandbank Picnic, US$ 123 (6h–8h, 4.50★ · only 2 reviews).
Real price per person across the 6 options: US$ 35–US$ 160 (median US$ 90).
Of the 6 options: 6 with free cancellation, 5 with instant confirmation, 2 with hotel pickup, 5 kid-friendly, 1 private and 4 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
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