The 15 Cruises & Boat Tours in Tanzania That Earn Their Price

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From Kendwa: Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure

1.Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,043 reviews · 4 hours · from $50Our pick

Review of the $50 Mnemba boat trip from Kendwa, with dolphin watching, reef snorkeling, a sandbank stop, tips, value, and practical advice.

“the trip was great, we saw at least over 50 dolphins on our way out. We got to swim with the dolphins and snorkel. Seeing the fish around Mnemba and snorkeling was great. Our guide was very knolwedgeable and pointed out fish to us and helped us. Finally we went to a nice sandbank where we had some fresh fruit. On our boat, there was some inexperienced swimmers and special care was taken with them and they got to swim with life vests and see all the animals. 10/10, would go again!”

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Zanzibar: Prison Island and Nakupenda Boat Trip with Lunch

2.Prison Island and Nakupenda Boat Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 882 reviews · 6 - 9 hours · from $39

Review of Zanzibar's Prison Island and Nakupenda boat trip, covering tortoises, snorkeling, seafood lunch, timing, cost, and practical tips.

“We had a fantastic time visiting Nakupenda Sandbank and Stone Town Island. The sandbank was stunning—crystal-clear water, soft white sand, and perfect for swimming. We enjoyed a delicious seafood lunch right on the beach, which made the experience even more special.”

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Zanzibar: Prison Island & Nakupenda Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch

3.Prison Island & Nakupenda Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 554 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $35

Cruise from Stone Town to Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank for giant tortoises, snorkeling, fresh seafood BBQ, and tropical fruit.

“The trip combined the highlights in front of Zanzibar’s stone town and was well organized. The food was very yummy!”

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Matemwe: Mnemba Island Dolphin & Snorkeling Boat Trip

4.Mnemba Island Dolphin & Snorkeling Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 152 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $35

Review of Matemwe’s $35 Mnemba Island boat trip, with dolphin watching, snorkeling, fruit, practical tips, and honest advice on value.

“Absolutely amazing value for money and a must do activity! Driver arrived on time and as we were staying in Jambiani, we had to go to the other side of the island- about an hour and a half. However, the drive was very comfortable and pleasant- air con available and the driver was very nice, telling us about the things we were passing on our way like the local schools, rice plantations and spice farms. As we arrived, we were given snorkelling equipment to fit our needs and we quickly went on the boat. It was only a small group of about 14 people. We had cold water available at…”

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Zanzibar: Sunset Dhow Cruise

5.Sunset Dhow Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 141 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $19Best value

Cruise Zanzibar’s coast on a traditional dhow with sunset views, live music, fresh fruit, swimming, hotel pickup, and local charm for $19.

“The drummers and staff were the highlight. Was a good length of time on the sea. If you get seasick easily then I do not advise. The provided fruit and drinks. Just wished the people on my boat were happier. Great value for money”

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Zanzibar: Mnemba island Snorkeling & Boat Tour with Lunch

6.Mnemba island Snorkeling & Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 132 reviews · 6 hours · from $47

Review of Zanzibar’s Mnemba Island snorkeling tour, with coral, fish, tropical fruit, seafood lunch, transport tips, and honest drawbacks.

“The Hotel Pick Up was organized well! We loved the snorkeling spot and saw lots of fish! We also saw some dolphins although we found it quite dangerous to get in the water with them when there were about 20 boats circelling the animals and not paying any attention to the swimmers. We were also a little sad we had our lunch not right at the beach as others did but in a shelter in the back. In general a fun trip though :)”

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Sunset party cruise in Zanzibar with BoomBoom Boat

7.Sunset party cruise in Zanzibar with BoomBoom Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 76 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $25

BoomBoom Boat’s Zanzibar sunset cruise pairs music, swimming, fruit, and Nungwi and Kendwa views for a lively 3.5-hour evening.

“Loved it! Great fun but chilled party vibes. Met some great people too! Music was awesome!”

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From Nungwi : Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure

8.Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 39 reviews · 4 hours · from $50

Review of Nungwi’s Mnemba boat trip, dolphin swim, snorkeling, sandbank stop, timing, safety, value, and practical tips.

“Experiencia nefasta. No la contraten. La excursión comenzó una hora después de lo previsto (a las 9 hs). El transporte en el que se realizó es un bote muy precario, sin medidas de Seguridad mínima. No nos permitieron bajar a nadar con los delfines, solo avistarlos 5 minutos. Los guías no hablaban español, siendo que la actividad era en español. Las bebidas incluidas eran botellas de agua.”

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Zanzibar: Nungwi Sunset Dhow Cruise

9.Nungwi Sunset Dhow Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 39 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $19

Review the $19 Nungwi sunset dhow cruise, with tropical fruit, ocean views, traditional music, swimming, transport tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Lovely experience. Drummers and singers are loud if you sit near the front of the boat, so sit near the back if you have sensitive ears.”

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Full-Day Blue Lagoon and Sandbank Boat Tour from Zanzibar ( Safari blue)

10.Full-Day Blue Lagoon and Sandbank Boat Tour from Zanzibar ( Safari blue)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 35 reviews · from $100

Review of Zanzibar’s Safari Blue boat tour, with Kwale Island, snorkeling, seafood lunch, sandbanks, costs, timing, and practical advice.

“Completed this tour back in December and had a wonderful day! Sunnia was my guide and she did a really good job explaining the locations we were in and how the day would play out :)”

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Zanzibar: Maasai village Tour with Sunset Dhow Cruise

11.Maasai village Tour with Sunset Dhow Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 32 reviews · 3 - 5.5 hours · from $52

Visit a Maasai village, dress in traditional clothing, and sail Zanzibar’s coast at sunset for $52 per person.

“Goed, maasai dorp heel interessant en goede uitleg. Bij de boot moet je betalen voor je eten en drinken, alleen 1 ronde fruit, hou daar rekening mee. Je kunt pinnen en contant.”

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Zanzibar: Private Sail to Pungume Sandbank with BBQ Lunch

12.Private Sail to Pungume Sandbank with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $85

Review of Zanzibar’s private Pungume Sandbank sail, with dolphin spotting, snorkeling, seafood BBQ, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“Superbe activité, le guide était savant. Il connaissait la biodiversité, l’histoire du pays… la croisière était calme privée et surtout plaisante. Merci beaucoup à notre guide.”

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Stone Town: Sunset Dhow Cruise Experience

13.Sunset Dhow Cruise Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · from $39

Review of Stone Town’s $39 sunset dhow cruise, with coastal views, snacks, music, practical tips, timing concerns, and honest value advice.

“Really enjoyable time, but it lasted about 1 hour and 20 minutes, not 2 hours as advertised”

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3 Days Nyerere NP [Selous GR] Game, Walking and Boat

14.3 Days Nyerere NP [Selous GR] Game, Walking and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $750Top rated

Review of a private three-day Nyerere safari from Dar es Salaam with Rufiji boat cruise, game drive, walking safari, meals, and transfers.

“Fantastic experience! The guys picked us up at our hotel and took us to the airport.”

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Kwale Island Dhow Sailing Tour from Zanzibar with Seafood Lunch

15.Kwale Island Dhow Sailing Tour from Zanzibar with Seafood Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · from $98

Review of Zanzibar’s Kwale Island dhow tour, with snorkeling, a tidal sandbank, seafood lunch, practical tips, and honest advice.

“This tour was the best ever. Driver and guide were so friendly and helpful and lots fun. Dhow ride to and from Kwale Island was a beautiful experience. Only 5 of us on the Dhow, served fresh fruit, plenty of time to swim and snorkel and eat so much BBq seafood could not finish all the lobster! Hakuna Matarta :”

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