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The 5 Sailing Trips in Tanzania That Earn Their Price

5 tours  ·  from $98 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 5 sailing trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Catamaran Sunset Cruise in Stone Town - The Stone Town waterfront from the water
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Catamaran Sunset Cruise in Stone Town

1.Catamaran Sunset Cruise in Stone Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $100Our pick

Watch Zanzibar’s sunset from a spacious Stone Town catamaran with drinks, snacks, music, snorkeling gear, and a friendly crew.

“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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Kwale Island Dhow Sailing Tour from Zanzibar with Seafood Lunch - The Menai Bay sandbank and the importance of the tide
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Kwale Island Dhow Sailing Tour from Zanzibar with Seafood Lunch

2.Kwale Island Dhow Sailing Tour from Zanzibar with Seafood Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · from $98Best value

Sail Zanzibar’s Menai Bay by dhow, snorkel coral reefs, swim a mangrove lagoon, climb an old baobab, and enjoy a generous seafood lunch.

“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 :”

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Private Catamaran - Stone Town Islands & Sandbanks (8 hrs) - Nakupenda Sandbank for Lunch and Snorkeling
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Private Catamaran – Stone Town Islands & Sandbanks (8 hrs)

3.Private Catamaran – Stone Town Islands & Sandbanks (8 hrs)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews

Private Zanzibar catamaran cruise to Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank, with lunch, snorkeling, drinks, and a professional crew.

“It was an amazing trip! The boat was fantastic, the crew so friendly with the best service. The food they made onboard was great! We enjoyed sitting in the front watching the beautiful sea and surroundings. We stopped for snorkeling and swimming. It was a memorable day!”

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Private Catamaran - Stone Town Islands & Sandbanks (5 hrs) - Lunch on board is a real part of the value
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Private Catamaran – Stone Town Islands & Sandbanks (5 hrs)

Zanzibar City: Sunset Sailing Tour with Snacks and Drinks - Mangroves, birds, and the last light
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Zanzibar City: Sunset Sailing Tour with Snacks and Drinks

5.Zanzibar City: Sunset Sailing Tour with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $108

Review of Zanzibar’s 3-hour sunset sailing tour, with mangroves, birds, Stone Town views, snacks, drinks, transport, and practical booking tips.

“O guia foi super simpático e muito prestável. Trouxe uns snacks típicos de Zanzibar muito deliciosos, o meu filho adorou! O pôr do sol é simplesmente maravilhoso, vale muito a pena vivenciar este momento! Recomendado!”

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