Private Sunset Dhow Cruise in Stone Town Zanzibar: Unforgettable Sunset View on Traditional Dhow

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Experience the unforgettable sunset view on a private sunset dhow cruise in Stone Town, Zanzibar. Sail on a traditional dhow and enjoy the best sunset view in Zanzibar.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Stone Town - Embark on a Dhow cruise starting from Stone Town. As we sail, you’ll have the opportunity to see various small islands in Zanzibar such as Prison Island, Bawe Island, Nakupenda Sandbank, Chumbe Island, Champawani Island, and more. Enjoy stunning sunset views and capture beautiful sunset photos.

The cruise will last approximately 2 hours, with snacks provided onboard.

What's Included

Private transportation
Snacks
All Fees and Taxes
In-vehicle air conditioning

What's Not Included

Towel and Sunscreens

Additional Information

A Sunset Dhow Cruise is an essential experience to have in Zanzibar, offering a unique opportunity to sail in a traditional Dhow while admiring the stunning sunset views Zanzibar has to offer.

This is exclusively tailored for your group, or just yourself, to savor the magnificent Sunset views aboard the Traditional Dhow.

Missing out on this remarkable adventure is not an option.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Carla_s

Aug 25, 2025

Brilliant experience - Fabulous way to end our stay in Zanzibar! The team were amazing throughout and enjoyed drinks and snacks as the sun set - stunning!

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Karenlburke

Aug 5, 2023

You must see the Zanzibar sunset from the water! - You can sit on the upper deck and look over the city. It's beautiful and so peaceful being on the water.

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Jossestephen

Mar 15, 2023

Amazing Sunset Dhow Cruise - Well organized, everything on the cruise was as described. The Dhow is so huge for just two of us, it was something more than special. The crew was super hospitable and professional.

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Diane_o

Jul 21, 2025

Prompt pickup from our... - Prompt pickup from our hotel, enjoyed having this as a private tour so we could sit back and enjoy the sunset. Enjoyed the commentary from our guide about the different things we were seeing as we sailed.

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Ownersmarinahouse

Dec 19, 2024

Nice but no cruising - Ahmed our guide was very nice and knowledgeable. Sadly the boat was mostly stationary near the working harbour and we did not really do any cruising. We were disappointed as cruising/sailing on a Dhow was the on our bucket list.

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Traveler62168576545

Aug 1, 2024

Good to try it once - Love this tour, it was simple and a music band was with us playing Swahili music. I’m glad we had experienced this. We too many sunset picture

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Ngumike

Aug 13, 2023

Nice sunset tour - Nice sunset cruise. Another route would have been nicer but I guess it depends on the wind direction. The crew picked us up at the hotel and brought us to the dhow. Fortunately we brought our own sparkling wine as they only had soft drinks. But we also got some nuts and crackers. The tour was a little less than 2 hours. But I would always recommend such a sunset sailing and booking was really easy.

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Rosall66

Jan 6, 2025

A nice and simple boat trip, but too expensive for the experience - Overall the excursion was good and a lovely boat trip. However, it was very expensive and for the high cost, I was expecting a little bit more. I didn't get to view any islands (so my experience differed to the description stated on TripAdvisor), and I didn't really feel like I came away with a new experience of the island. The crew were wonderful, but I honestly feel I could have used one of the street touts for 60% cheaper and a similar experience. I'm happy to pay premium and contribute to a community, but a premium cost should be aligned with an outstanding experience.

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Tracey_k

Oct 21, 2025

Lackluster - You have to get into the boat from a ladder that goes in 1-2 ft of water Do not wear pants they will get wet Watch your head that you don’t hit it on the sail. The ride stared at 5 we were back at 6:30 The 3 person crew did not talk to us or explain anything.the top of the boat was dirty and had several empty plastic bottles left there . Being on the water was nice but the atmosphere and where we sailed was disappointing- Crew not helpful getting on or off boat.

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