Book a Zanzibar Ferry

Book a Zanzibar Ferry

Book a Zanzibar Ferry

With a selection of up to 33 sailings weekly, the port of Zanzibar connects Zanzibar Island with Tanzania & Pemba Island.

Sailing duration ranges from 2 hours on the Mkoani service to 1 hour 20 minutes on the Dar es Salaam service.

Port Address

ZANZIBAR SEA PORT, Malindi, Zanzibar, Tanzania

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Can you get a ferry from Zanzibar?

Zan Fast Ferries provide ferries from Zanzibar, Zanzibar Island. Zanzibar ferries sail about 4 times daily and 33 times weekly.

Where can I get a ferry from Zanzibar?

Zanzibar ferries sail to 2 ports; Dar es Salaam & Mkoani connecting Zanzibar Island with Tanzania & Pemba Island.

How long is the ferry from Zanzibar?

Ferries sailing from Zanzibar take anywhere from 1 hour 20 minutes to 2 hours depending on the destination.  The most popular route from Zanzibar is Zanzibar Dar es Salaam, costing around $154 and sailing in 1 hour 20 minutes.

How much do ferries from Zanzibar cost?

Ferry price from Zanzibar depends on various factors such as the route, season, operator and type of ship.

Zanzibar Dar es Salaam - $154
Zanzibar Mkoani - $228.76

Is there a car ferry from Zanzibar?

Currently cars are not allowed on ferries from Zanzibar.

Are foot passengers allowed on ferries from Zanzibar?

Foot Passengers are allowed on ferries from Zanzibar. You can travel as a foot passenger from Zanzibar with Zan Fast Ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Zanzibar?

Currently you can not take your pet on ferries from Zanzibar.

Can I book a cabin on ferries from Zanzibar?

Currently their are no cabins on ferries from Zanzibar.

Can I bring a bicycle on a ferry from Zanzibar?

Currently, you can not take your bicycle on board ferries from Zanzibar.

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