Ferry to Zanzibar Island
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Ferry to Zanzibar Island
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Ferries to Zanzibar Island are operated by Zan Fast Ferries.
There are approximately 10 daily sailings and up to 64 weekly sailings to Zanzibar Island. Ferry schedules can vary by season. Use our Deal Finder for the latest sailing times and to compare tickets.
There is one port where ferries sail to Zanzibar Island, Zanzibar port, with approximately 34 weekly sailings.
Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar ferries sail approximately 4 times per day and up to 28 times per week, with a sailing time of 1 hour 20 minutes. Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar ferries cost around $92 on average, excluding booking fees.
Mkoani to Zanzibar ferries sail approximately 6 times per week, with a crossing time of 2 hours. Mkoani to Zanzibar ferries cost around $110 on average, excluding booking fees.
Prices can vary depending on booking factors such as the number of passengers, vehicle type and season. Pricing is based on searches from the last 30 days, excluding service fees, and was last updated in June 26.
No, cars currently cannot travel on ferries to Zanzibar Island.
The price of a ferry to Zanzibar Island can vary by route, operator and season. We recommend booking in advance to get the best ferry deals and availability.
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