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A calm sea with sunlight reflecting off the water's surface, creating a bright path across the sky. 2
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By Flitterwochen Tours & Safaris

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Free cancellation available
The previous price was RM 82 and current price is RM 73 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Relax in a romantic and peaceful atmosphere
    • Enjoy a breathtaking Zanzibar sunset over the Indian Ocean
    • Sail on a traditional wooden dhow
    • Enjoy a sunset experience ideal for couples, friends, and solo travelers

Activity location

    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Nungwi, Zanzibar, Tanzania | Please arrive at Mama Mia Restaurant 10 minutes before the activity start time. Your guide will be waiting outside the restaurant. Please have your booking confirmation ready for an easy check-in.
    • Nungwi, Unguja North Region, Tanzania

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Shared Tour: Meeting Point (Ticket Included)

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Experience Zanzibar's beauty on a sunset cruise aboard a traditional dhow. Watch the sunset, enjoy refreshing drinks, taste fresh tropical fruits, and listen to traditional local music. The live guide conducts the tour in both English and German.

Starting time: 15:40
Price details
RM 81.18
RM 73.06 x 2 AdultsRM 146.12
Total
The previous price was RM 162.36 and current price is RM 146.12
10% off

Shared Tour: Nungwi & Kendwa Sunset Dhow Cruise & Transfer

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Pickup from Nungwi and Kendwa hotels only. Enjoy a shared sunset dhow cruise along Zanzibar's stunning coast. Watch the sunset over the Indian Ocean while enjoying sparkling drinks, fresh tropical fruits, traditional music, and comfortable hotel transfers

Language options: English
Starting time: 3:10
Price details
RM 146.12 x 2 AdultsRM 292.24
Total
Price is RM 292.24

Zanzibar Shared Sunset Dhow Cruise with Hotel Transfer

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Enjoy a traditional Zanzibar Sunset Dhow Cruise with private hotel transfer, sharing boat, scenic ocean views, refreshing drinks, and a breathtaking Indian Ocean sunset experience perfect for couples, families, and relaxing evening moments.

Language options: English
Price details
RM 446.47 x 2 AdultsRM 892.94
Total
Price is RM 892.94

Private Sunset Cruise with Transfer and Tropical Fruits

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Savor a magical private sunset cruise along Zanzibar’s coast. Enjoy tropical fruits, refreshing ocean views, and breathtaking scenery in a relaxing, intimate setting.
Local music is not included. The live guide speaks both English and German.

Starting time: 2:40
Price details
RM 690.00 x 2 AdultsRM 1,380.00
Total
Price is RM 1,380.00

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Traditional wooden dhow sunset cruise
  • Inclusions
    Professional and friendly local crew
  • Inclusions
    Bottled drinking water
  • Inclusions
    Light background music
  • Inclusions
    Life jackets for safety
  • Inclusions
    Photography opportunities
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop off (if option selected)
  • Inclusions
    Tropical fruits
  • Exclusions
    Alcoholic drinks
  • Exclusions
    Food and snacks
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Tips and gratuities (optional)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Baby carriages
    • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, People over 95 years

What you can expect

  • Join a traditional Zanzibar Sunset Dhow Cruise and experience one of the island’s most iconic evening activities. The journey begins as you board a beautifully crafted wooden dhow, a symbol of Swahili maritime culture that has sailed these waters for centuries.
    As the boat departs, you’ll cruise gently along the coastline, enjoying panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and Zanzibar’s shoreline. The highlight of the trip is the magical sunset — watch the sky transform into shades of orange, pink, and purple while the sun sinks into the sea.
    Relax on board with refreshing drinks, enjoy the cool sea breeze, and capture stunning photos of the sunset and ocean scenery. The calm atmosphere makes this cruise ideal for romantic moments, special celebrations, or simply ending your day in style.
    This sunset dhow cruise is not about speed — it’s about peace, beauty, and soaking in the moment. A must-do experience for anyone visiting Zanzibar.

Location

Activity location

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    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Nungwi, Zanzibar, Tanzania | Please arrive at Mama Mia Restaurant 10 minutes before the activity start time. Your guide will be waiting outside the restaurant. Please have your booking confirmation ready for an easy check-in.
    • Nungwi, Unguja North Region, Tanzania