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Kendwa Beach Private Sunset Dhow Cruise

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Tour Highlights

⛵ Private Traditional Swahili Dhow Handcrafted wooden boat by local Zanzibari sailors

🌅 Magical Sunset Sailing Watch the sky turn gold along Kendwa & Nungwi coast

🍻 Open Bar Onboard Unlimited beer, wine, soda & water

🍿 Light Snacks Served Crisps and snacks while you sail

🎶 Island Music & Vibes Relaxed atmosphere with local sounds

🚐 Free Hotel Transfers Pickup from Kendwa & Nungwi area

About This Tour

End your day in paradise on a private traditional Swahili dhow — handcrafted by local Zanzibari sailors and sailing directly from the sands of Kendwa Beach. This 2-hour private sunset cruise is the perfect mix of relaxation, ocean breeze, and authentic island vibes.

Step barefoot onto the sand, board your private wooden dhow, and sail north toward Nungwi along one of Zanzibar's most beautiful stretches of coastline. As the sky turns gold and pink, your friendly local crew serves unlimited beer, wine, soda, and water from the open bar — along with light snacks and crisps.

Sit back, relax, and let the rhythm of island music and the sound of the waves set the mood. This is not a luxury yacht, but an authentic, simple, and unforgettable Zanzibar experience — perfect for couples, honeymooners, families, and small groups who want a real Swahili sailing moment without the crowds.

Departure Point: Zanzibar Watersports Center – Kendwa Beach (next to Kendwa Rocks Hotel)
Group Size: Up to 12 guests
Boat Type: Traditional Swahili wooden dhow (no toilet onboard)

What's Not Included

Food, drinks & cooler
Snorkel gear (rental on site)
Hotel transfers (optional add-on)
Towels
Tips (optional)

What to Bring

Swimwear & towel
Sunscreen & sunglasses
Food & drinks if desired
Camera
ID for check-in

Guest Requirements

Fits up to 12 guests

Cancellation Policy

100% refund for cancellations made 24 hours before the start time.
No-show: no refund.

Tour Itinerary

Arrival at Kendwa Beach (16:15) Check in with your crew & board directly from the sand

Depart for Sunset Cruise (16:30) Set sail along the Kendwa & Nungwi coastline

Snorkeling Stop at the Reef (~1 hour) Explore clear shallow water full of coral and tropical fish

Golden Hour (17:45) Watch the sun melt into the Indian Ocean — perfect photo time

Return to Kendwa Beach (18:30) Smooth sail back to the beach

Customer Reviews

What a beautiful and authentic experience! We loved sailing on a traditional dhow — it felt so much more special than a regular catamaran. The crew was friendly, the open bar kept the drinks flowing, and the sunset was absolutely magical. Perfect for our honeymoon. Highly recommend!

Booked this for a group of 6 friends and we had the best evening. The dhow is gorgeous, the captain and crew were welcoming, and watching the sunset with a cold beer in hand was unforgettable. Loved that it's a real local boat — felt very authentic. Great value for a private sunset cruise.

We've done sunset cruises in many places but this dhow experience was something special. Beautiful traditional wooden boat, friendly crew, generous open bar, and the colors of the sky were breathtaking. Just know there's no toilet onboard — but it didn't matter for 2 hours. Loved every minute!

From $160.00

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