Zanzibar – Dar es Salaam
Ferries to Tanzania
Zanzibar – Dar es Salaam
Ferries to Tanzania
Depending on the season their are usually 4 daily and 26 weekly sailings between Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam. The Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam ferry is operated by Zan Fast Ferries. Zanzibar Dar es Salaam Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
The earliest Zanzibar Dar es Salaam ferry typically departs Zanzibar at about 07:00. The average sailing time of a ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam is approximately 1h 20m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 1h 20m.
Ferry prices for a ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam typically range between $65* and $245*. On average the Zanzibar Dar es Salaam ferry is $187*. The cheapest Zanzibar Dar es Salaam ferry prices start from $61*. The average price for a foot passenger is $187*.
Ferry prices may differ by season and depend on various factors, such as number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam is approximately 36.0 miles (57.9km), or 31.3 nautical miles.
No, currently there is no car ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam.
Yes, Zanzibar Dar es Salaam ferries allow foot passengers. You can travel as a foot passenger from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam with Zan Fast Ferries.
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Zanzibar - Dar es Salaam Route summary | ||
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Departure Country | Tanzania | |
Destination Country | Tanzania | |
No. of Operators | 1 | |
Operators | Zan Fast Ferries | |
Average Price | A$186* | |
Average Daily Sailings | 4 | |
Average Weekly Sailings | 26 | |
Average Sailing Duration | 1h 20m | |
First Ferry | 07:00 | |
Last Ferry | 16:30 | |
Distance | 31 nautical miles |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.