Zanzibar – Dar es Salaam

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Zanzibar – Dar es Salaam

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Ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam

Zan Fast Ferries provides the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam. Zanzibar Dar es Salaam ferries cost around $77 and $240, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Zanzibar Dar es Salaam ferries.

Ferry times from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam

Zanzibar Dar es Salaam ferry sailings typycally depart from Zanzibar at around 07:00. The last ferry leaves at 16:30.

How long is the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam?

The Zanzibar Dar es Salaam ferry trip can take around 1 hour 20 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.

Zanzibar Dar es Salaam Ferry Operator Schedules

There are around 27 weekly sailings from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam serviced by Zan Fast Ferries. Timetables can vary by season and operator.

Ferry prices from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam

Zanzibar Dar es Salaam ferry prices typically range between $77* and $240*. The average price is typically $154*. The cheapest ferries from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam start from $77*. The average price for a foot passenger is $154*.

Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25

How far is it from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam?

The distance between Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam is approximately 36 miles (58km) or 31 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Zanzibar Dar es Salaam ferry?

Ferry Operators servcing ferries from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam currently do not allow cars to travel onboard.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam?

Foot passengers can travel on the Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam ferry with Zan Fast Ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam?

Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam.
 

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Zanzibar - Dar es Salaam Ferry Route Summary
Departure CountryZanzibar Island
Destination CountryTanzania
No. of Operators1
OperatorsZan Fast Ferries
Average Price$154
Average Daily Sailings4
Average Weekly Sailings27
Average Sailing Duration1 h 20 m
Fastest Sailing Duration1 h 20 m
First Ferry07:00
Last Ferry16:30
Distance31 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 April 2025.

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Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 3/31/2025 and 4/6/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Zan Fast Ferries 07:00 08:20 1 hour 20 minutes Everyday
Zan Fast Ferries 11:30 12:50 1 hour 20 minutes Everyday
Zan Fast Ferries 13:45 15:05 1 hour 20 minutes Everyday
Zan Fast Ferries 16:30 17:50 1 hour 20 minutes Everyday

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