| No. of Travellers | Precio | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Traveller | $150per person | |
| 2 Travellers | $113per person | |
| 3 Travellers | $100per person | |
| 4 Travellers | $88per person | |
| 5 Travellers | $88per person | |
| 6 Travellers | $88per person | |
| 7 Travellers | $88per person |
Rates shown are per person in USD and vary by group size.
A Zanzibar Sunset Dhow Cruise offers a relaxed way to experience Zanzibar from the water.
Instead of spending sunset on the beach, you sail away from the shoreline aboard a traditional wooden dhow and watch the changing light from the Indian Ocean.
As you move along Zanzibar’s northern coast, you can enjoy views towards Nungwi, swim in the warm ocean, taste tropical fruits and enjoy traditional music while the late-afternoon sun creates warmer colours across the water and coastline.
The experience is deliberately unhurried. There is no long sightseeing itinerary to follow; the attraction is the dhow itself, the ocean setting, swimming, music and the opportunity to watch the sun disappear towards the horizon.
The dhow is one of the most recognisable symbols of Zanzibar’s maritime heritage.
These wooden sailing vessels have been used around the Indian Ocean for centuries. Historically, dhows connected Zanzibar and the East African coast with Arabia, Persia and India, carrying people and goods across trading routes shaped by the monsoon winds.
Dhows have also remained important to local fishing and coastal transport, with traditional boat-building skills continuing to form part of Zanzibar’s maritime culture.
Taking a sunset cruise aboard a dhow therefore combines a beautiful evening on the Indian Ocean with a small introduction to Zanzibar’s long relationship with the sea.
Nungwi sits on Zanzibar’s northern coast and has become one of the island’s best-known places for sunset dhow cruises.
Setting out in the late afternoon allows you to leave the activity of the beach behind and enjoy the coastline from the water as daylight begins to fade.
With time for swimming, tropical fruits and traditional music, the experience is about much more than simply waiting for sunset. It offers a relaxed introduction to Zanzibar’s coastal atmosphere and dhow tradition.
It can be a memorable way to finish a day in northern Zanzibar, whether you are travelling as a couple, family or group of friends.
Many sunset dhow cruises around Nungwi operate as shared experiences with several different groups on the same boat.
Easy Travel’s experience is different because your cruise is private.
You travel with your own party and crew, giving you a quieter and more personal atmosphere without having to share the dhow with unrelated travellers.
You can relax, swim, enjoy tropical fruits and traditional music together while experiencing the sunset at an easy pace.
For couples, families and groups travelling together, this is an important advantage of a private dhow experience.
Sunset dhow cruises operate throughout much of the year, with the departure planned around the time of sunset.
The cruise begins in the late afternoon, allowing time to sail, swim and relax before the sun reaches the horizon. Exact timing will be confirmed for your travel date because sunset times and seasonal conditions change throughout the year.
Weather also influences every sunset. Clear skies can produce dramatic colours, while clouds may partially or completely obscure the sun.
For that reason, the exact appearance of the sunset cannot be guaranteed, but the dhow sailing experience remains enjoyable regardless of the colours in the sky.
Sail with knowledgeable local guides and crew familiar with Nungwi and Zanzibar’s northern coastline.
From hotel transfers to your private dhow arrangements, swimming, tropical fruits and music, we take care of the details so you can relax and enjoy the evening.
Enjoy your own private dhow with your travelling party for a more personal and relaxed sunset experience.
Easy Travel supports you from your first enquiry through to the end of your Nungwi Sunset Dhow Cruise.
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Yes. Traditional music is included as part of your dhow sailing experience.
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