Ferry to Zanzibar Island
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Ferry to Zanzibar Island
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Zan Fast Ferries provides the ferries to Zanzibar Island.
There are approximately 10 daily sailings and up to 64 weekly sailings to Zanzibar Island. Ferry timetables can change throughout the year and often increase during the high season. Use our deal finder for the most up to date sailing times and availability.
There is one port for ferries to Zanzibar Island, Zanzibar port with 33 weekly sailings.
The Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar ferry sails approximately 4 times daily and up to 27 times weekly, with a sailing duration of 1 hour 20 minutes. Dar es Salaam Zanzibar ferry is £122 on average. Exclusive of booking fees.
The ferry from Mkoani to Zanzibar sails approximately 6 times weekly, with a sailing duration of 2 hours. Mkoani Zanzibar ferry is £169 on average. Exclusive of booking fees.
Prices will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.
It is not possible to take your car on the ferry to Zanzibar Island.
The cost of a ferry to Zanzibar Island can vary by route, operator and season. For ferry discounts, view our special offers page.
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