Cruises in Zanzibar
In a nutshell
A boat trip to a reef where dolphins and tropical fish are common.
Rating & popularity
#4 of 5
in our Zanzibar guide
Visit duration
5 h
Usually no booking needed
Tourist load through the year
Best months: Oct
A boat trip to a reef where dolphins and tropical fish are common.
Go in the morning for calm seas.
A snorkel excursion.
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112 5 h
Start your journey in this 5-hours hours snorkeling tour in Zanzibar City and travel to Mnemba Atoll on the northeast coast of the Island. A Marine Reserve, well known for its fish life like lionfish, moray eels, stingrays, and turtles swimming around in the shallows.
65 3 h – 6 h
It is undoubtedly the most popular place for snorkeling in Zanzibar and a must-do during your stay here. It is often called The Tropical Fish Capital since the place is well known for its large variety of different types of fish. Stingrays, Lionfish, Frogfish, Leaf fish and Zebrafish are just five of the over 350 different species that have been recorded around Mnemba Island. Mnemba island is one of the best and popular spots in Zanzibar for its beautiful and colorful marine life to your eyes before even you dip your head, it’s a right place for having a premium snorkeling due to the presence of plenty of fish like frogfish, barracuda and napoleon fish and hard and soft coral reefs. Mnemba island is very popular as dolphin destination in Zanzibar especially bottle nosed dolphins though it’s not guaranteed however can be spotted most of the days. If it’s low tide you can have a good time at the sandbank surrounded with very crystal clear waters.
33 9 h
Explore the stunning coastline of Zanzibar on a full-day adventure, featuring snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll, swimming with dolphins, and a visit to a turtle sanctuary. This tour combines vibrant marine life with relaxation on beautiful beaches. Savor a delicious seafood BBQ lunch while enjoying the scenery, and end your day at Kendwa Beach, where you can unwind and watch a spectacular sunset over the Indian Ocean. - Snorkel among colorful coral reefs and spot wild dolphins at Mnemba Atoll - Enjoy a fresh seafood BBQ lunch on a picturesque beach - Swim and interact with rescued turtles at Baraka Natural Turtle Aquarium - Relax at Kendwa Beach and witness a stunning sunset over the ocean
7 h
Explore the vibrant marine life at Mnemba Atoll, where crystal-clear waters teem with colorful tropical fish and stunning coral reefs. This snorkeling experience invites you to glide through one of Zanzibar's most beautiful underwater ecosystems. Ideal for those seeking relaxation and adventure, this activity ensures a memorable encounter with the ocean's wonders, all while basking in the tropical sun. Also mnemba is where you can get a chance to swim with wild dolphins that is not guaranteed to see them but is about 50% to see and 50% to not see.
29 9 h
We are a family-run business providing a high-end sailing experience on traditional Dhow sailing boats. We are proudly Tanzanian-made with a focus on sustainability. Our trip will start in the morning from Kendwa beach, sailing along the north coast of Zanzibar, making our way over to the neighbouring island of Mnemba. Arriving shortly before lunch, you will anchor in a nice spot to hop off and snorkel while our team cooks your lunch fresh on board. If we are lucky, we get to watch dolphins on the way. After lunch we will stop on the Mnemba sandbank for some lounging and make our way back to Kendwa in the afternoon, in time for sunset accompanied by some more snacks and drinks on board.
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