Ferries to Tanzania
6 Ferry crossings from 4 Ports
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Open tickets are valid for up to 12 months from booking date (see ticket conditions).

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Tanzania

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Ferry to Tanzania

Ferries to Tanzania are operated by Zan Fast Ferries

Tanzania Ferry Times

There are about 12 daily sailings and up to 67 weekly sailings to Tanzania. Ferry schedules can vary by season. Use our Deal Finder for the most up to date sailing times and compare tickets.

Tanzania Ferry Ports

There are 4 ferry ports in Tanzania. The most popular port in Tanzania is Dar es Salaam ferry port with around 28 weekly sailings.

Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam Ferry

Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam ferries sails approximately 4 times daily and up to 28 times weekly, with a sailing time of 1 hour 20 minutes. Zanzibar Dar es Salaam ferries cost around $154 on average. Exclusive of booking fees.

Zanzibar to Mkoani Ferry

Zanzibar to Mkoani ferries sail approximately 5 times weekly, with a crossing time of 2 hours. Zanzibar Mkoani ferry is around $229 on average. Exclusive of booking fees. 

Prices will vary depending on various booking factors such as the number of passengers, vehicle type and season. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated February 25.

Can I take a car on the ferry to Tanzania?

Currently cars can not travel on ferries to Tanzania.

Ferry Prices and Offers for ferries to Tanzania 

The price of a ferry to Tanzania can vary by route, operator and season. We recommend booking in advance to get the best ferry deals and availability.

Book Ferry Tickets to Tanzania

Book a ferry to Tanzania online with Direct Ferries, using our Deal Finder and compare tickets.

Most Popular Questions for Ferries to Tanzania

  • Which ferries travel to Tanzania?

    Ferries to Tanzania travel from:

  • What is the fastest ferry to Tanzania?

    The fastest ferry crossing to Tanzania is via the Tanga to Mkoani route, with a crossing time of approximately 1 hour.

  • What is the cheapest ferry to Tanzania?

    The cheapest ferry to Tanzania is $121 on the Mkoani to Tanga ferry. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • What are the ferry ports in Tanzania?

    Ferry Ports in Tanzania:

  • Can you take pets on the ferry to Tanzania?

    No pets are currently allowed on ferries to Tanzania.

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