Prison Island Tour from Stone Town
Prison Island Tour Itinerary (4 Hours)
Pickup Time: 8:00 AM
Drop-off Time: 1:00 PM
8:00 AM: Hotel pickup and transfer to Stone Town.
Meet your guide at the hotel.
Short briefing about the tour.
Transfer to Stone Town for the boat departure point.
9:30 AM: Boat ride to Prison Island.
Enjoy a scenic 25-minute boat ride across turquoise waters.
Capture photos of the beautiful coastline of Stone Town.
10:00 AM: Arrival and Giant Tortoise Sanctuary visit.
Meet the giant Aldabra tortoises, some over 150 years old.
Learn about their history and conservation efforts.
Enjoy photo opportunities and interact with the tortoises.
11:00 AM: Historical prison building tour.
Explore the old prison ruins built in the 1890s.
Learn about the island's history as a quarantine and prison site.
Hear stories from your local guide about its transformation into a tourist attraction.
11:30 AM: Relaxation and swimming time.
Enjoy free time swimming, snorkeling, or sunbathing on the white sandy beach.
Optional snorkeling gear rental is available.
12:30 PM: Return boat ride to Stone Town.
Relax and enjoy the sea breeze on the return journey.