The best way to watch the wonderful African sun setting over the Indian Ocean is from a traditional Zanzibar dhow boat sipping your favorite drink, relaxing, and sailing away on a magical sunset cruise to end your day. You are surrounded only by the sound of the waves with the wind blowing in the sail. The Zanzibar Sunset Dhow Cruise is among the best things to do on your holiday to the Zanzibar islands.
The history of these traditional dhows started many centuries ago when Arab and Indian merchants began exploring the parts of East Africa for trade and religion. At that time the monsoon winds were used to transport people from different places. In this tour, you will explore how it was done. Today, Zanzibar locals use these dhows to travel between Tanzania’s mainland and other nearest islands to import different commodities such as charcoal, timber, rice, spices, etc.
The sunset cruise leaves at 16:00 from one of our beaches: Nungwi Beach, at the far northern end of the island of Zanzibar; Kendwa Beach, on the northwest coast; or Stone Town, on the western coast. It returns around 18:45, just after the sun has set. Let’s make your evening unforgettable, revealing the lovely views of the sun on your way back.
Whether you would like a romantic moment with your partner or just a fun evening with family or friends, we have different boats that can accommodate you. Special arrangements can be made for couples, groups, or special events. We offer a daily sunset dhow cruise in Stone Town, Nungwi, and Kendwa Beach.
Price per person
- 1 guest: $140
- 1-2 guests: $70
- 1-5 guests: $50
- 1-10 guests: $40
- 1-20 guests: $30