Dar es Salaam – Zanzibar
Ferries to Zanzibar Island
Dar es Salaam – Zanzibar
Ferries to Zanzibar Island
There are around 2 daily and 12 weekly sailings from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar. This ferry crossing is available with
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.
The average duration of a Dar es Salaam Zanzibar ferry is around 1h 20m. The fastest sailings are approximately 1h 20m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators, type of ship 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 $114.41* and $351.95*. The average price is typically $230.02*. The cheapest Dar es Salaam Zanzibar ferry prices start from $59.27*. The average price for a foot passenger is $230.02*.
Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar is approximately 36.0 miles (57.9km) or 31.3 nautical miles.
Currently, cars are not allowed on ferries between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar.
Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar with Zan Fast Ferries. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
Currently, you can not bring your pets on 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 | A$231* | |
| 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.
