Sunset Dhow
Cruise in Zanzibar

Overview of Sunset Dhow Cruise

This cruise will excite you as you’ll get a good glimpse of wonderful scenes of Indian Ocean, along the stone town shore line. We will make your evening memorable, soothing you with light sea breeze while good staff spoiling you by serving you with varieties of aperitifs’ our experienced Swahili singers will entertain you with their traditional live music. The sun sets, changing the sky from shades of pinks and blues to magnificent golden colours as you sail back towards the glimmering lights of Stone Town in the distance with the wind gently blowing you back to shore. The crew onboard are all qualified and experienced and have the needs of our clients and their safety as their top priority at all times.

The best way to experience the glorious Zanzibar sunset. On a traditional wooden dhow with the wind in your sail and Professional musicians will entertain during the trip with cultural music and singing,  as you cruise along watching the setting sun cast gold and amber hues on the North Zanzibar coast.

Whether you would like a romantic moment with your partner or just a fun evening with family or friends, we have different boats that can accommodate you.


The sunset cruise leaves at 16:00 from our beach at Kendwa Rocks or Nungwi Beach and returns around 18:30, just after the sun has set . Crack open the ice box and dig in to the wonderful liquid and edible treats that it holds as the sun dips below the horizon and the boat leisurely sails back.


  • Please note: Dhow sunset cruise tour is a sharing trip at the tour place in Nungwi Beach, you will be sharing a boat and all other activities with other tourists there
  • if you want to do the private boat trip please feel free to contact us!

Tour Highlight

  • Relax aboard a Traditional Wooden Dhow
  • Entertain you with traditional live music
  • Sail along the coast of Zanzibar
  • Easy way to view the coast of Stone Town, Kendwa & Nungwi beach
  • Watching the setting sun cast gold
  • A variety of Snacks, beer and soft drinks are served
  • Best way to see the Sunset in Zanzibar

Sunset Dhow Cruise Tour Package

NOTE: This prices Excluded transport costs because it depends on the location of your Hotel.

  • $45/ 1 person 
  • $35/ 1 person in group of 2 – 5 
  • $30/ 1 person in group of 6 >

Price Includes

  • English Speaking Guide
  • Local Boat
  • Traditional Music Performance
  • Local Snacks and Drinks
  • All government fees

What's Excluded

 Medical Insurance

 International Flights

 Visa

 Airport Taxes

 Expenses of a personal Nature

Additional information

 Tour may be operated by a multi-lingual guide

 Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions

 Bookings can only be accepted for persons under 15 years of age when accompanied by an adult who will be responsible

Zanzibar Traditional with Sunset Dhow Cruise.

Zanzibar Sunset Dhow Cruise is one among the best things do in your Holiday to Zanzibar Islands. In this evening tour, you will experience the perfect traditional sailing boat with our local guides.

The history of these traditional dhows started many centuries ago when Arab and Indian merchants began exploring the parts of East Africa for the purpose of Trade and religions, at that time the monsoon winds were used to transport people from different places. In this tour, you will explore how it was done.

Today, Zanzibar locals are using these dhows to travel between Tanzania mainland and other nearest Islands to import different communities such as charcoal, timber, Rice, Spices and so on

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