Dar es Salaam – Zanzibar
Ferries to Zanzibar Island
Dar es Salaam – Zanzibar
Ferries to Zanzibar Island
There are usually 2 daily and 12 weekly sailings between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar. This ferry route is operated by
The earliest Dar es Salaam Zanzibar ferry sailings typically depart Dar es Salaam at around 07:00. The last ferry usually departs at 14:00.
Dar es Salaam Zanzibar Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can take around 1h 20m. The fastest sailings are approximately 1h 20m. Sailing times can vary, durations often differ between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are an average of 2 daily sailings and up to 12 weekly ferry sailings from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar. These sailings are provided by Zan Fast Ferries. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
Dar es Salaam Zanzibar ferry prices typically range between 70.47 €* and 217.17 €*. The average price is typically 141.71 €*. The cheapest Dar es Salaam Zanzibar ferry prices start from 36.81 €*. The average price for a foot passenger is 141.71 €*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar is approximately 36.0 miles (57.9km) or 31.3 nautical miles.
No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar
Yes, foot passengers can travel with
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar.
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| Dar es Salaam - Zanzibar Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Tanzania | |
| Destination Country | Tanzania | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Zan Fast Ferries | |
| Average Price | 141 €* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 12 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 20m | |
| First Ferry | 07:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 14:00 | |
| Distance | 31 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
