Ferries from

Zanzibar Island to Tanzania

Ferries from

Ferry from Zanzibar Island to Tanzania

Zanzibar Island

There are 2 ferry routes.  Ferries from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam are popular ferry trips from Zanzibar Island to Tanzania. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.

Ferries from Zanzibar Island to Tanzania sail approximately 27 times per week and are provided by Zan Fast Ferries.

How long is the ferry from Zanzibar Island to Tanzania?

The Zanzibar Island to Tanzania ferries sail in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.

Is there a car ferry from Zanzibar Island to Tanzania?

No, currently you can not take a car on the ferry from Zanzibar Island to Tanzania.

How far is from Zanzibar Island to Tanzania?

The distance between Zanzibar Island and Tanzania is 36.0 miles (57.9km) and 31.3 nautical miles.

How much does a ferry cost from Zanzibar Island to Tanzania?

Zanzibar Island to Tanzania ferry prices can vary by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.

Ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam

The Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam ferry ferry sails approximately 27 times weekly with a crossing time of 1 hour 20 minutes.

Ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam

Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam ferry ferries sail about 27 times weekly with a sailing time of 1 hour 20 minutes.

Zanzibar Island to Tanzania Ferry Offers and Discounts

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.

How to book ferry tickets from Zanzibar Island to Tanzania

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Ferries from Zanzibar Island to Tanzania

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