3-Hour Zanzibar Sunset Cruise from Stone Town on a Traditional Dhow

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Admire a beautiful sunset view on a sunset cruise
• 02 See the pink and orange hues of the horizon
• 03 Sail on a traditional 'dhow' or local "ngalawa" boat
• 04 Relax on the open sea off Zanzibar's coast

Sign up for a 3-hour sunset cruise in Zanzibar for amazing views of the island's coast paired with the glory of the sunset. Sail on a traditional 'dhow' or a "ngalawa," a typical local boat with outriggers, then sit back, relax, and enjoy the peaceful ocean, with only the sound of the ripples against the sides of the boat once you reach the open sea.

As the sun leaves the sea for the night, you'll see the infinite clear sky with glowing stars and experience the feeling of timelessness.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Zanzibar

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Stone Town Sunset Dhow Cruise

• Meet your tour guide in Stone Town and depart for your sunset cruise in the late afternoon.

• Cruise along the coast before entering the open sea. As the dhow sails, your crew will serve sodas, drinking water, and snacks while you enjoy another spectacular Zanzibar sunset.

• See how this mesmerizing experience takes your breath away with the wonder of the golden sun setting on the horizon, releasing shades of pink, purple, blue, and orange. The light radiates across the sky, leaving a silver lining. As the sun leaves the sea for the night, you'll see the infinite clear sky with glowing stars and experience the feeling of timelessness.

• Get dropped off at the hotel upon your return.

End of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel

• Transport waiting charge

• Experienced professional tour guide

• All taxes, fuel, and service fees included

• Bottled water, sodas, and snacks

What's Not Included

• Medical insurance

• Flights

• Visas

• Airport taxes

• Expenses of a personal nature

What to bring

• Bring warm clothes - a sweater

• Camera

Know before you go

• You can choose the tour starting time; we usually recommend 5:00 pm.

• You may choose a private excursion and the desired time of departure.

• The tour may be operated by a multi-lingual guide.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tour start

Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.