Ferries from
Tanzania to Zanzibar Island
Ferries from
Tanzania to Zanzibar Island
There are 2 ferry routes. Ferries from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar and Mkoani to Zanzibar are popular ferry trips from Tanzania to Zanzibar Island. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Tanzania to Zanzibar Island sail approximately 54 times per week and are provided by Zan Fast Ferries.
Tanzania to Zanzibar Island ferry time ranges between 1 hour 20 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship.
The fastest ferry from Tanzania to Zanzibar Island is in 1 hour 20 minutes on the Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar ferry with Zan Fast Ferries.
No, currently you can not take a car on the ferry from Tanzania to Zanzibar Island.
The distance between Tanzania and Zanzibar Island is 36.0 miles (57.9km) and 31.3 nautical miles.
Tanzania to Zanzibar Island ferry prices can vary by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar ferry ferry sails approximately 27 times weekly with a crossing time of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Mkoani to Zanzibar ferry ferries sail about 6 times weekly with a sailing time of 2 hours.
For the best ferry offers, we recommend booking in advance for the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts.
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