Zanzibar – Mkoani
Ferries to Pemba Island
Zanzibar – Mkoani
Ferries to Pemba Island
Depending on the season their are about 5 weekly sailings between Zanzibar and Mkoani. Zan Fast Ferries provides the ferry from Zanzibar to Mkoani. Zanzibar Mkoani ferries cost between $177 and $373, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
Zanzibar Mkoani ferries depart at around 06:15.
Ferries from Zanzibar to Mkoani sail in around 2 hours. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 5 weekly sailings from Zanzibar to Mkoani provided by Zan Fast Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Zanzibar to Mkoani typically range between $176* and $379*. On average the Zanzibar Mkoani ferry is $354*. The cheapest Zanzibar Mkoani ferry prices start from $176*. The average price for a foot passenger is $354*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated June 25.
The distance between Zanzibar to Mkoani is approximately 53 miles (85km) or 46 nautical miles.
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Zanzibar and Mkoani.
Zan Fast Ferries allow foot passengers on Zanzibar Mkoani ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Zanzibar to Mkoani.
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| Zanzibar - Mkoani Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Zanzibar Island | |
| Destination Country | Pemba Island | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Zan Fast Ferries | |
| Average Price | $354 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2 h | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2 h | |
| First Ferry | 06:15 | |
| Last Ferry | 06:15 | |
| Distance | 46 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 June 2025.
