TANZANIA
The trips worth your time.
The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours in Tanzania. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Snorkel Mnemba Atoll, swim with dolphins, and visit the disappearing sandbank on a 4-hour Kendwa boat trip with gear and fruit.
“We left early so we could swim with the dolphins without other people. It was a great day. Michal”
Boat trip from Stone Town to Prison Island and Nakupenda sandbank for giant turtles, snorkeling, and a seafood BBQ lunch with guide.
“Abdul our guide and all the staff made it a very memorable trip and experience. They deserve a bonus.”
Dhow from Stone Town to Prison Island and Nakupenda sandbank: giant tortoises, reef snorkeling, and BBQ seafood lunch.
“Amazing! Thank you to Amir and his team for looking after us 🙌🏻”
Half-day dolphin watching and Mnemba Island snorkeling from Matemwe with fruit, water, and optional pickup for $35 plus park fees.
“It was such a lovely day and our guide Lava Lava was so great, as well as our driver! I went with my mom and little brother and we all enjoyed the day very much! The most crystal clear water we had seen! Thanks again!”
Half-day Mnemba Island snorkeling from Zanzibar with boat time, great fish spotting, optional seafood lunch, and a smooth hotel pickup.
“We had a great day! Our guide was very funny and the food was very nice, we saw dolphins on the way and had enough time on the snorkeling stops. Would recommend!!”
BoomBoom Boat’s 3.5-hour Zanzibar sunset party cruise: music, disco lights, and a swim off Nungwi & Kendwa from $25.
“Lo mejor si quieres conocer a gente allí. Los animadores Chada lo mejor!”
4-hour Mnemba boat trip from Nungwi or Kendwa for dolphin snorkeling, reef swimming, and a tide-dependent sandbank stop.
“Buona escursione, buon itinerario, mare stupendo, guida ottima! Da migliorare l'organizzazione al punto pick-up dato che abbiamo aspettato 25 minuti prima che si presentasse qualcuno, oltre ad un ulteriore ritardo causato da altri ospiti. A parte questo l'escursione è andata bene!”
A 2.5-hour sunset cruise by traditional dhow from Nungwi (and near Kendwa), with tropical fruit, live drumming, and big ocean views.
“Lovely experience. Drummers and singers are loud if you sit near the front of the boat, so sit near the back if you have sensitive ears.”
Full-day Safari Blue dhow tour from Zanzibar City with Kwale and Niamembe islands, snorkeling, sandbank time, and seafood lunch.
“The tour guide was hospitable but can't say the same with the Captain. He caused an unnecessary conflict between himself and the passengers by wanting to overload the boat with passengers from his fellow colleague.”
Zanzibar Maasai village tour plus sunset dhow cruise. Wear Maasai attire, learn local customs, then watch the sun fall over the Indian Ocean.
“Goed, maasai dorp heel interessant en goede uitleg. Bij de boot moet je betalen voor je eten en drinken, alleen 1 ronde fruit, hou daar rekening mee. Je kunt pinnen en contant.”
Private sail from Zanzibar to Pungume Sandbank with snorkeling, dolphin spotting near Kizimkazi, and a seafood BBQ lunch.
“Superbe activité, le guide était savant. Il connaissait la biodiversité, l’histoire du pays… la croisière était calme privée et surtout plaisante. Merci beaucoup à notre guide.”
Stone Town sunset dhow cruise with local music, snacks, and soft drinks, sailing past iconic waterfront landmarks.
“Really enjoyable time, but it lasted about 1 hour and 20 minutes, not 2 hours as advertised”
Stone Town sunset catamaran with snacks, beer and wine, snorkeling gear, and a small-group 3-hour ride with music and panoramic views.
“Went on a sunset to Nakupenda sandbank. Was amazing. It’s definitely worth paying. Girls loved it. Would totally do it again.”
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3-day Nyerere (Selous) safari from Dar es Salaam with Rufiji sunset boat cruise, full game drive, and bushman walking safari.
“Fantastic experience! The guys picked us up at our hotel and took us to the airport.”
Private boat day from Stone Town to Prison Island and Nakupenda SandBank, with snorkeling gear, lunch, and pickup included.
“Amazing experience! It was so worth the money, and the service they gave was top of the top, 10/10. Yusuf was so kind, and he listened to all our request and made this tour fantastic. Will definitely recommend this tour to all my friends and family!”
