Ocean
Sunset Cruise
A romantic evening on a traditional Arabian dhow
- DurationEvening, ~2 hours
- Group2–20 people
- LocationStone Town, Nungwi, Kendwa
- From$25
Start from
$25/ person
- No payment needed to enquire
- Hotel pickup can be arranged
- Local Zanzibari guides
- Fast replies on WhatsApp
Overview
What to expect
A sunset dhow cruise is one of the most romantic things to do in Zanzibar. Sail aboard an authentic wooden dhow as the sky turns gold, with the coastline of Stone Town, Nungwi or Kendwa behind you.
Daily departures from Stone Town, Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach, with local snacks, drinks and traditional music on board.
Highlights
Why you'll love it
- Sunset views from the water
- Sailing on a traditional Arabian dhow
- Locally prepared snacks and drinks
- Traditional music performance
Prices
Price per person
Larger groups pay less per person.
- 1 – 5 persons
- $35
- 6 – 10 persons
- $30
- 11 – 25 persons
- $25
What's included
- English-speaking guide
- Traditional dhow cruise
- Snacks and drinks
- Traditional music performance
- All government taxes and fees
The traditional dhow
For centuries, Arab and Indian merchants sailed dhows to East Africa on the monsoon winds. Today locals still use them to travel and carry goods between the islands and the mainland.
Sunset Cruise
$25/ person
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