2-Hour Prison Island Snorkelling Tour in Zanzibar with Tortoises

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Discover the heartrending history of Prison Island's old prison and quarantine centre
• 02 See Aldabra giant tortoises, including the oldest tortoise on the island
• 03 Sail through crystal-clear tropical waters to this tropical island escape
• 04 Swim and snorkel in the warm Zanzibar waters

Take a two-hour tour to Prison Island and sail through crystal-clear tropical waters from Zanzibar. Discover the heartrending history of the old prison, built by Lloyd Mathews in 1893, and learn how the island served as both a prison and a quarantine centre. Meet the friendly Aldabra giant tortoises, including the oldest tortoise on the island, before enjoying a swim or snorkelling session in the warm waters.

See the Aldabra giant tortoises and spot the oldest tortoise on the island.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Zanzibar

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Sail to Prison Island and Snorkel in Warm Waters

• Meet your tour guide at a pre-decided location and sail through clear tropical waters to Prison Island.

• Visit the old prison, built by Lloyd Mathews in 1893, and understand its heartrending history as a prison and quarantine centre.

• See the Aldabra giant tortoises and spot the oldest tortoise on the island.

• Snorkel and swim in the warm waters.

• Return to your accommodation.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Boat transfer to Prison Island

• Transfers to and from your hotel

• English-speaking Zanzibar tour guide

What's Not Included

• Food and beverages

• Personal expenses

• Tips and gratuities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Prison Island, Tanzania

Tour start

Stone Town Zanzibar TZ, 2807, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.