Tanzania · DHOW SUNSET CRUISES
Every Tanzanian itinerary has one day too few. These 15 dhow sunset cruises justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the map.
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”
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.”
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.”
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”
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 :”
Review of Nungwi’s $35 sunset dhow cruise, with beach time, music, drinks, practical tips, and honest advice about value and boarding.
“Fantastic energy! For all crew members, you are the best!”
Review of Zanzibar’s $35 Nungwi and Kendwa dhow sunset cruise, with timing, food, music, value, group size, and booking advice.
“We had a fantastic time on the Zanzibar Dhow Evening Sunset Cruise! Our guide, Charisma, made the experience even more memorable by providing delicious snacks and refreshing water throughout the cruise. The highlight was watching thRead more”
Review of Zanzibar’s $30 sunset dhow cruise, with Nungwi sailing, local snacks, music, pickup details, value, and practical tips.
“It was Awesome… Had lots of fun on the boat ..fresh fruits…music…comfortable pick up and drop off… Abdul was really nice and friendly.. Top notch service overall”
Sail from Kendwa or Nungwi on a traditional dhow for Zanzibar’s sunset, ocean views, tropical fruit, and a low $14 price.
“The sunset dhow cruise was absolutely magical! The pickup was on time, and the team was very friendly and professional. The view of the ocean during sunset was breathtaking, and the atmosphere on board was so peaceful. Everything was well-organized, and I felt safe and comfortable throughout. I highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Zanzibar — it’s truly unforgettable!”
Sail from Nungwi Beach on a shared dhow, enjoy tropical fruit and traditional music, and watch Zanzibar’s sunset over the Indian Ocean for $30.
Sail Zanzibar’s Indian Ocean at sunset on a traditional dhow, with local music, fresh fruit, hotel pickup, and a $14 price.
“Your recommendation means the world to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again for more adventures!”
Review of Zanzibar’s $100 Stone Town dhow sunset cruise, with live music, snacks, practical tips, value advice, and honest drawbacks.
“Great experience! Provided snacks, fruit and delicious white wine. The guide will answer any questions you may have. The view during the sunset is incredible, it was very atmospheric, live music and dancing along with a guide as an nicest added bonus ;)”
Review of Zanzibar’s $62 Stone Town sunset dhow cruise, with traditional music, local snacks, coastal views, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“It was a wonderful trip. our guide, Mussa, was very knowledgeable, and he shared a lot of interesting facts about Zanzibar. We had traditional music performed by violinist. Definitely recommended.”
Watch Zanzibar’s sunset from a traditional dhow near Nungwi and Kendwa, with snacks, fruit, water, and striking ocean views for $18.
“Took an hour and a half after our meeting time to leave. We pulled back in 3 times to get more and more people onboard. It was a very packed boat, not everybody got a seat and there was not enough snacks for everybody. We didn’t get water as promised and got charged more for drinks than agreed. Positive was the people on the boat were fun and up dancing. It was a fun time but not what we expected”
Sail Zanzibar’s Indian Ocean at sunset with dhow music, snacks, hotel pickup, and a 2.5-hour cruise from Nungwi or Kendwa.
Every kind of day out, mainland and island.
