Ferries to Zanzibar Island
2 Ferry crossings from 3 Ports
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Zanzibar Island

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Ferries to Zanzibar Island

Zan Fast Ferries provides ferries to Zanzibar Island.

Zanzibar Island Ferry Times

There are about 6 daily sailings and up to 46 weekly sailings to Zanzibar Island. Ferry schedules can vary by season. Use our deal finder for the most up to date sailing times and compare tickets.

Zanzibar Island Ferry Ports

There is 1 ferry port in Zanzibar Island and this is Zanzibar.

Ferries from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

The Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar ferry sails approximately 3 times daily and up to 21 times weekly, with a sailing duration of 1 hour 29 minutes. On average the price of a ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar is $154.00.Exclusive of booking fees.

Ferries from Mkoani to Zanzibar

The Mkoani Zanzibar ferry takes approximately 1 hour 32 minutes with 5 weekly sailings. Mkoani Zanzibar ferries cost about $ 110.00. Exclusive of booking fees.

Prices will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days, last updated November 01.

Can you take a car ferry to Zanzibar Island?

Car ferries do not sail to Zanzibar Island, only foot passengers can travel on ferries to Zanzibar Island.

Zanzibar Island Ferry Prices and Offers

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

Book ferry tickets to Zanzibar Island

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

Most popular questions

Which ferries travel to Zanzibar Island?

Ferries to Zanzibar Island:
  • Dar es Salaam
  • Mkoani

What is the fastest ferry to Zanzibar Island?

The fastest ferry crossing to Zanzibar Island is via the Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar ferry, in approximately 1h 29m.

What is the cheapest ferry to Zanzibar Island?

The cheapest ferry to Zanzibar Island is $152 on average via the Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar route. Ferry prices for Zanzibar Island can vary depending on what season you decide to travel. Price exclusive of booking fees.

What are the ferry ports in Zanzibar Island?

Zanzibar Island Ferry Ports:
  • Zanzibar

Can you take pets on the ferry to Zanzibar Island?

Zanzibar Island Ferry Map and Routes

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