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15 Best Cruises & Boat Tours In 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.

15 Best Cruises & Boat Tours In Tanzania

From Kendwa: Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure

From Kendwa: Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure - Getting to the water: Mama Mia meeting point and pickup rhythm

1.From Kendwa: Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure

Most Popular★ 4.8

Snorkel Mnemba Atoll, swim with dolphins, and visit the disappearing sandbank on a 4-hour Kendwa boat trip with gear and fruit.

“We had a lovely trip today. Unfortunately the weather was not on our side at the beginning of the trip, but thankfully it cleared up. We especially are very grateful that the captain and our tour guide HD did not chase after the dolphins. We kept our distance and still got to see them. Both…”

1,043 reviews4 hoursFrom $50by Captbarnabatours

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Zanzibar: Prison Island and Nakupenda Boat Trip with Lunch

Zanzibar: Prison Island and Nakupenda Boat Trip with Lunch - Prison Island (Changuu): cells, turtle sanctuary, and the guided pace

Zanzibar: Prison Island & Nakupenda Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch

Zanzibar: Prison Island & Nakupenda Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch - Stone Town Meeting Point and the Dhow Sail That Sets the Tone

Matemwe: Mnemba Island Dolphin & Snorkeling Boat Trip

Matemwe: Mnemba Island Dolphin & Snorkeling Boat Trip - Boat setup: what’s included and why it matters once you’re on the water

4.Matemwe: Mnemba Island Dolphin & Snorkeling Boat Trip

★ 4.3

Half-day dolphin watching and Mnemba Island snorkeling from Matemwe with fruit, water, and optional pickup for $35 plus park fees.

“Absolutely amazing value for money and a must do activity! Driver arrived on time and as we were staying in Jambiani, we had to go to the other side of the island- about an hour and a half. However, the drive was very comfortable and pleasant- air con available and the driver was very nice,…”

152 reviews4 - 5 hoursFrom $35by Beach & Safari Holidays

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Zanzibar: Mnemba island Snorkeling & Boat Tour with Lunch

Zanzibar: Mnemba island Snorkeling & Boat Tour with Lunch - Getting there: Zanzibar pickup, van ride, and boat hop

5.Zanzibar: Mnemba island Snorkeling & Boat Tour with Lunch

★ 4.3

Half-day Mnemba Island snorkeling from Zanzibar with boat time, great fish spotting, optional seafood lunch, and a smooth hotel pickup.

“Overall, we enjoyed the outing. It was fun and good value for money. A few things, though: Getting back into the boat from the water was VERY difficult for some of us. They really need a better ladder! Although our guide was friendly and eager, his English was poor. It was difficult to communicate and…”

132 reviews6 hoursFrom $47by Beach & Safari Holidays

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Sunset party cruise in Zanzibar with BoomBoom Boat

Sunset party cruise in Zanzibar with BoomBoom Boat - Where You Meet: The Z Hotel Beach in Nungwi

From Nungwi : Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure

From Nungwi : Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure - Pickup at Nungwi or Kendwa: the morning rhythm

7.From Nungwi : Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure

★ 3.9

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!”

39 reviews4 hoursFrom $50by Island Adventure Tours and Safaris

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Zanzibar: Nungwi Sunset Dhow Cruise

Zanzibar: Nungwi Sunset Dhow Cruise - Price and time: does $19 feel fair for what you get?

8.Zanzibar: Nungwi Sunset Dhow Cruise

★ 4.0

A 2.5-hour sunset cruise by traditional dhow from Nungwi (and near Kendwa), with tropical fruit, live drumming, and big ocean views.

“lo consiglio anche se x il pick uo dicevano che dovevo andare alla spiaggia di Nungwi ma poi hanno fatto una sosta per il pick up per altre 2 coppie che sono solite dal pezzo di spiaggia dove c'è il mio hotel e quindi un po disorganizzato in questo senso perché non era a conoscenza…”

39 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $19by Uforo tour and travel

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Full-Day Blue Lagoon and Sandbank Boat Tour from Zanzibar ( Safari blue)

Full-Day Blue Lagoon and Sandbank Boat Tour from Zanzibar ( Safari blue) - First stop: Kwale Island and that fallen baobab

9.Full-Day Blue Lagoon and Sandbank Boat Tour from Zanzibar ( Safari blue)

★ 4.0

Full-day Safari Blue dhow tour from Zanzibar City with Kwale and Niamembe islands, snorkeling, sandbank time, and seafood lunch.

“Sandbar you snorkel out has a small amount of coral and some fish. If you have never snorkeled before it may be a fun experience but for any one who has snorkeled before it is pretty dull and probably one of most boring snorkel spots I've eRead more”

35 reviewsFrom $100.00by mango travel & tours ltd

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Zanzibar: Maasai village Tour with Sunset Dhow Cruise

Zanzibar: Maasai village Tour with Sunset Dhow Cruise - Don the attire: photos, respect, and what to expect

Zanzibar: Private Sail to Pungume Sandbank with BBQ Lunch

Zanzibar: Private Sail to Pungume Sandbank with BBQ Lunch - Dolphins near Kizimkazi: how spotting works and how to stay flexible

11.Zanzibar: Private Sail to Pungume Sandbank with BBQ Lunch

★ 4.5

Private sail from Zanzibar to Pungume Sandbank with snorkeling, dolphin spotting near Kizimkazi, and a seafood BBQ lunch.

“This was absolutely wonderful. Our guide, Abdul, was super welcoming, funny, informational, helpful, you name it. I was surprised at how long this tour was but in all the best ways. It was definitely worth the price and the time.”

28 reviews4 - 6 hoursFrom $85by Beach & Safari Holidays

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Stone Town: Sunset Dhow Cruise Experience

Stone Town: Sunset Dhow Cruise Experience - Where you meet in Stone Town (and why it can trip you up)

Catamaran Sunset Cruise in Stone Town

Catamaran Sunset Cruise in Stone Town - The 3-hour flow: what your afternoon feels like on the water

13.Catamaran Sunset Cruise in Stone Town

★ 5.0

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.”

19 reviewsFrom $100.00by Zanzibar Yacht Charter - Southwest

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3 Days Nyerere NP [Selous GR] Game, Walking and Boat

3 Days Nyerere NP [Selous GR] Game, Walking and Boat - Day 2 full-day game drive: big mammals and serious bird time

14.3 Days Nyerere NP [Selous GR] Game, Walking and Boat

★ 5.0

3-day Nyerere (Selous) safari from Dar es Salaam with Rufiji sunset boat cruise, full game drive, and bushman walking safari.

“we have just got back from such an amazing experience with this company!!!!from initial interaction with the team here it was seamless, the hotel to airport transfer was completely private along with the tour. The guide named 'Eric' was the beRead more”

19 reviewsFrom $750.00by SMILE WITH US TOURS IN AFRICA

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Prison Island & Nakupenda SandBank (Boat Trip)

Prison Island & Nakupenda SandBank (Boat Trip) - Nakupenda SandBank: The Beach That Works for Relaxing and Snorkeling

15.Prison Island & Nakupenda SandBank (Boat Trip)

★ 4.5

Private boat day from Stone Town to Prison Island and Nakupenda SandBank, with snorkeling gear, lunch, and pickup included.

“J'ai passé une superbe journée avec Mady et Mosta. Mady est venu me chercher à l'hôtel et nous avons marché 5 minutes pour prendre le bateau. Une fois sur l'ile de Nakupenda, Mosta a préparé un super bon le lunch. On a vraiment paRead more”

19 reviewsFrom $150.00by Zan Archipelago Tours & Safaris

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