Ferries to Zanzibar Island
2 Ferry crossings from 3 Ports
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Ferries to Zanzibar Island

Ferries to Zanzibar Island are operated by Zan Fast Ferries.

Zanzibar Island Ferry Times

Ferries to Zanzibar Island sail approximately 4 times daily and up to 30 times weekly. Ferry times can vary by season and operator. Use our deal finder to compare routes and prices.

Zanzibar Island Ferry Ports

There is only 1 ferry port in Zanzibar Island and this is Zanzibar.

Ferries from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

The Dar es Salaam Zanzibar ferry sails 2 times a day and up to 14 times a week, with a crossing time of 1 hour 26 minutes. The average price of a ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar ferry is about € 146.13. Exclusive of booking fees.

Ferries from Mkoani to Zanzibar

The ferry from Mkoani to Zanzibar sails 6 times a week, with a duration of 1 hour 51 minutes. On average the Mkoani Zanzibar ferry costs about € 208.66. Exclusive of booking fees.

Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days, last updated December 01.

Is there a car ferry to Zanzibar Island?

There are no car ferries to Zanzibar Island, only foot passengers can travel on ferries to Zanzibar Island.

Zanzibar Island Ferry Prices

The price of a ferry to Zanzibar Island can range by route, operator, vehicle type, number of passengers and season. We recommend booking in advance to get the best price and availability.

How to book ferry tickets to Zanzibar Island

Booking ferries to Zanzibar Island is easy. Book online and manage your trip with Direct Ferries. Use our Deal Finder to compare tickets and book the best option for you.

Most popular questions

Which ferries travel to Zanzibar Island?

Ferries to Zanzibar Island:
  • Dar es Salaam
  • Mkoani

What is the fastest ferry to Zanzibar Island?

The Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar ferry is the fastest ferry to Zanzibar Island in approximately 1h 26m.

What is the cheapest ferry to Zanzibar Island?

The cheapest ferry to Zanzibar Island is approximately 140 € on average via the Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar ferry. However, please note prices can differ by season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

What are the ferry ports in Zanzibar Island?

Zanzibar Island Ferry Ports:
  • Zanzibar

Can you take pets on the ferry to Zanzibar Island?

No, pets are not permitted on routes offered to Zanzibar Island.

Zanzibar Island Ferry Map and Routes

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