Ferries to
Zanzibar
Ferries to
Zanzibar
Compare all ferries to Zanzibar in Zanzibar Island to ensure you get the best possible ferry price for your crossing.
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Ferry to Zanzibar from Dar es Salaam with Zan Fast Ferries
Ferry to Zanzibar from Mkoani with Zan Fast Ferries
Yes, you can get a ferry to Zanzibar from 2 different ports. These include Dar es Salaam & Mkoani.
Ferries to Zanzibar sail up to 5 times a day and up to 33 times a week.
Ferries to Zanzibar are operated by 1 operators including Zan Fast Ferries.
The duration of the ferry to Zanzibar depends on the route you choose. The Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar is the fastest ferry with a duration of about 1 hour 20 minutes, whilst Mkoani to Zanzibar is the slowest ferry with a journey time of around 2 hours.
Bear in mind that Zanzibar ferry times can change from season to season so it's best to check the latest Zanzibar ferry timetable before you book.
There are currently 2 different ferry routes to Zanzibar.
Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar is the most popular route, with 4 daily and 27 weekly sailings. The journey usually takes around 1 hour 20 minutes and costs 31 on average.
The second most popular route is Mkoani to Zanzibar which takes around 2 hours and costs 43 on average. There are 1 daily and 6 weekly sailings on this route.
Zanzibar ferries currently sail to 2 ports including Dar es Salaam & Mkoani.
Zanzibar ferry prices vary depending on various factors. The route, season, operator and type of ship you sail on can all affect the Zanzibar ferry cost.
Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar is the cheapest ferry, costing £31 on average. There are 4 daily and 27 weekly sailings on this route. The journey usually takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Unfortunately, you cannot take a car ferry to Zanzibar.
Yes, foot passengers are allowed on ferries to Zanzibar with 1 operators including Zan Fast Ferries.
You cannot take your bike on ferries to Zanzibar.
Unfortunately, you cannot take your pet on ferries to Zanzibar.
It's easy to book ferry tickets to Zanzibar online at Direct Ferries using our Deal Finder. Enter your departure and arrival ports along the date you'd like to travel to see all available options. You can also compare alternative routes to find the best ferry to suit you.
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