Ferries to Zanzibar Island
2 Ferry crossings from 3 Ports
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Open tickets are valid for up to 12 months from booking date (see ticket conditions).

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Zanzibar Island

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Ferry to Zanzibar Island

Ferries to Zanzibar Island are operated by Zan Fast Ferries

Zanzibar Island Ferry Times

There are about 10 daily sailings and up to 66 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 one port where ferries sail to Zanzibar Island, Zanzibar port with approximately 34 weekly sailings.

Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar Ferry

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

Mkoani to Zanzibar Ferry

Mkoani to Zanzibar ferries sail approximately 6 times weekly, with a crossing time of 2 hours. Mkoani Zanzibar ferry is around $220 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 Zanzibar Island?

Currently cars can not travel on ferries to Zanzibar Island.

Ferry Prices and Offers for ferries to Zanzibar Island 

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.

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Most Popular Questions for Ferries to Zanzibar Island

  • Which ferries travel to Zanzibar Island?

    Ferries to Zanzibar Island travel from:

  • What is the fastest ferry to Zanzibar Island?

    The fastest ferry crossing to Zanzibar Island is via the Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar route, with a crossing time of approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • What is the cheapest ferry to Zanzibar Island?

    The cheapest ferry to Zanzibar Island is $156 on the Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar ferry. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • What are the ferry ports in Zanzibar Island?

    Ferry Ports in Zanzibar Island:

  • Can you take pets on the ferry to Zanzibar Island?

    No pets are currently allowed on ferries to Zanzibar Island.

Zanzibar Island Ferry Routes

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