Ferry from Tanzania to Zanzibar Island

Ferries from Tanzania to Zanzibar Island sail approximately 18 times per week. Zan Fast Ferries provides the ferries from Tanzania to Zanzibar Island.

How long is the ferry from Tanzania to Zanzibar Island?

Tanzania to Zanzibar Island ferry time ranges between 1 hour 20 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship.

What is the fastest ferry to Zanzibar Island from Tanzania?

The fastest ferry to Zanzibar Island from Tanzania is with Zan Fast Ferries on the Dar es Salaam Zanzibar ferry in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.

Is there a car ferry from Tanzania to Zanzibar Island?

No, currently there are no car ferries from Tanzania to Zanzibar Island.

How far is Zanzibar Island from Tanzania?

The distance between Tanzania and Zanzibar Island is 36.0 miles (57.9km) and 31.3 nautical miles.

How much does a ferry cost from Tanzania to Zanzibar Island?

Tanzania to Zanzibar Island ferry prices can vary by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.

Ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

The Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar ferry sails approximately 3 times daily and up to 18 times weekly with a crossing time of 1 hour 29 minutes.

Ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

Ferries from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar sail about 3 times daily and up to 18 times weekly with a sailing time of 1 hour 29 minutes.

Tanzania to Zanzibar Island Ferry Offers and Discounts

For the best ferry offers, we recommend booking in advance for the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts.

How to book ferry tickets from Tanzania to Zanzibar Island

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