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Shared boat trips in Zanzibar start at $59 per person. Private Zanzibar boat trips start at $160 for the whole boat, up to 2 guests. The Tumbatu Island dhow snorkeling trip is a shared half-day from Kendwa Beach with snorkel gear included, and the private sunset dhow cruise from Kendwa Beach comes with an open bar and snacks.

Yes, private boats run from both Kendwa & Nungwi and Stone Town. In the north you can charter a catamaran such as the Pelagic One private catamaran cruise for Mnemba, Tumbatu or sunset, take a private boat to Mnemba Reef, or fish the Pemba Channel. Stone Town has private wooden boats to Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank.

Yes, Mnemba trips leave from Kendwa and Nungwi, most with a chance of wild dolphins en route. The shared catamaran tour to Mnemba Atoll makes snorkel stops with gear provided and serves a seafood and mixed grill lunch with an open bar. The Mnemba Island private boat trip combines the reef with a sandbank stop just for your party.

Yes, sunset dhow cruises leave Kendwa Beach in the late afternoon and sail the Kendwa and Nungwi coast as the sky turns gold. The shared sunset dhow cruise serves unlimited beer, wine, soda and water with light snacks, and hotel transfers from Kendwa and Nungwi are included. Couples or groups can reserve a private sunset dhow cruise instead.

Zanzibar boat trips leave from either Stone Town or the beaches of Kendwa and Nungwi. Stone Town boats cross to Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank, without hotel transfers. Kendwa & Nungwi is the base for sunset dhows, Mnemba and Tumbatu snorkeling, private catamarans and deep-sea fishing, and many of these trips include hotel transfers from that area.

Bring a towel, because most trips exclude towels, along with swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses and a camera. Kendwa and Nungwi trips ask for ID at check-in, and Stone Town trips for your booking confirmation. The Tumbatu dhow trip provides snorkel gear, but on the private catamarans and the shared Mnemba dhow it's available to rent.

No hidden fees. The total price is shown before you confirm your booking. A 7% service fee applies at checkout.