Tanzania · SAILING
Prices here swing wildly for the same day out, so these 4 sailing trips are set side by side: what you pay, what is included, and where the cheap ones make their savings.
Set out from Stone Town at 3:30 pm on a catamaran for a three-hour sunset sail along Zanzibar’s coast. Expect snacks, beer, wine, soft drinks, water, music, snorkeling gear, indoor and outdoor seating, and a crew that may include Lorne, Kiwi, Bakari, or Hussam. Private transport is not included.
“Everything was just perfect, from the communication to the welcoming and attentive crew and spotless catamaran.”
Spend about eight hours sailing from Zanzibar to Kwale Island and the Fumba area. You’ll snorkel Menai Bay, visit a tide-shaped sandbank, swim near mangroves, climb an ancient baobab, and eat grilled lobster, crab, squid, octopus, and tuna. Hotel pickup, gear, lunch, and a soft drink are included.
“This tour was the best ever. Driver and guide were so friendly and helpful and lots fun. Dhow ride to and from Kwale Island was a beautiful experience. Only 5 of us on the Dhow, served fresh fruit, plenty of time to swim and snorkel and eat so much BBq seafood could not finish all the lobster! Hakuna Matarta :”
Sail from Stone Town aboard a private catamaran for up to 12 people, with Captain Lorne and crew handling the day. Visit Prison Island, snorkel near Nakupenda sandbank, and enjoy a catered lunch, drinks, music, bathrooms, shaded seating, and space to stretch out. Prison Island entry fees are extra.
“Amazing cruise! Cool staff, captain Lorne is professional and attentive. We enjoyed a delicious lunch and lots of drinks. Will book again!”
You’ll sail from Stone Town with Captain Lorne and the Pelagic crew on a private catamaran for up to 12 people. Expect Prison Island, Nakupenda sandbank, possible remote beach stops, snorkeling, fresh lunch, drinks, two bathrooms, showers, and a sunset return. Towels are not provided, so bring your own.
“Amazing team, amazing experience! So professional and fun ! Well done! Team was friendly and service was good, they were flexible and made sure we had fun! Will join again for sure!”
Pick a park, a route up the mountain, or a stretch of reef.
