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A calm sea with sunlight reflecting off the water's surface, creating a bright path across the sky. 2
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By Flitterwochen Tours & Safaris

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Free cancellation available
The previous price was $20 and current price is $18 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Relax in a romantic and peaceful atmosphere
    • Enjoy a breathtaking Zanzibar sunset over the Indian Ocean
    • Sail on a traditional wooden dhow
    • Enjoy a sunset experience ideal for couples, friends, and solo travelers

Activity location

    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Nungwi, Zanzibar, Tanzania | Please arrive at Mama Mia Restaurant 10 minutes before the activity start time. Your guide will be waiting outside the restaurant. Please have your booking confirmation ready for an easy check-in.
    • Nungwi, Unguja North Region, Tanzania

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Shared Tour: Meeting Point (Ticket Included)

  • Earn $1.20
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Experience Zanzibar's beauty on a sunset cruise aboard a traditional dhow. Watch the sunset, enjoy refreshing drinks, taste fresh tropical fruits, and listen to traditional local music. The live guide conducts the tour in both English and German.

Starting time: 3:40PM
Price details
$20.00
$18.00 x 2 Adults$36.00
Total
The previous price was $40.00 and current price is $36.00
10% off

Zanzibar Shared Sunset Dhow Cruise with Hotel Transfer

  • Earn $6.60
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Enjoy a traditional Zanzibar Sunset Dhow Cruise with private hotel transfer, sharing boat, scenic ocean views, refreshing drinks, and a breathtaking Indian Ocean sunset experience perfect for couples, families, and relaxing evening moments.

Language options: English
Price details
$110.00 x 2 Adults$220.00
Total
Price is $220.00

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Traditional wooden dhow sunset cruise
  • Inclusions
    Professional and friendly local crew
  • Inclusions
    Bottled drinking water
  • Inclusions
    Light background music
  • Inclusions
    Life jackets for safety
  • Inclusions
    Photography opportunities
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop off (if option selected)
  • Inclusions
    Tropical fruits
  • Exclusions
    Alcoholic drinks
  • Exclusions
    Food and snacks
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Tips and gratuities (optional)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Baby carriages
    • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, People over 95 years

What you can expect

  • Join a traditional Zanzibar Sunset Dhow Cruise and experience one of the island’s most iconic evening activities. The journey begins as you board a beautifully crafted wooden dhow, a symbol of Swahili maritime culture that has sailed these waters for centuries.
    As the boat departs, you’ll cruise gently along the coastline, enjoying panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and Zanzibar’s shoreline. The highlight of the trip is the magical sunset — watch the sky transform into shades of orange, pink, and purple while the sun sinks into the sea.
    Relax on board with refreshing drinks, enjoy the cool sea breeze, and capture stunning photos of the sunset and ocean scenery. The calm atmosphere makes this cruise ideal for romantic moments, special celebrations, or simply ending your day in style.
    This sunset dhow cruise is not about speed — it’s about peace, beauty, and soaking in the moment. A must-do experience for anyone visiting Zanzibar.

Location

Activity location

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    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Nungwi, Zanzibar, Tanzania | Please arrive at Mama Mia Restaurant 10 minutes before the activity start time. Your guide will be waiting outside the restaurant. Please have your booking confirmation ready for an easy check-in.
    • Nungwi, Unguja North Region, Tanzania