Zanzibar Scenic Stone Town Coastal Cruise and Snorkeling Trip

Overview

Available languages

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Stone Town

Discover the beauty of Zanzibar’s coastline on a scenic boat cruise departing from Stone Town around 10.00 am. Depending on the tides, the trip starts from either Cape Town Fish Market or Africa House, ensuring the best sailing conditions.

As you cruise along the shoreline, admire Stone Town’s UNESCO-listed architecture from the sea, feel the ocean breeze, and enjoy a peaceful escape on the water.

Bawe island Snorkeling

The first stop will be in the Bawe island area where you will enjoy snorkeling

Sandbank experience

Then, experience the Nyange sandbank and savor a BBQ, fresh fruit salad and soft drink for lunch. Take nice pictures which will be memories for a lifetime!

Back to the historical Town of Zanzibar

After the trip, you will cruise with the boat back to Stone town meeting point around 02.00 pm

You can choose from three convenient options: meeting directly at the departure point, transfer from Stone Town hotels only, or transfer from anywhere in Zanzibar Island

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

People with mobility impairments

Wheelchair users

People prone to seasickness

People with high blood pressure

People over 95 years

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Stone Town

Pass by

Admission Not Applicable

Bawe Island

Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Swimming, Snorkeling, Marine life viewing, Scenic views on the way

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Tasteful tropical BBQ (Fish and sea fruits or chicken with fries)

Bottled water

Boat transportation/ boat seat

Snorkeling at Bawe

Experienced driver

Hotel drop off (only if option selected)

Fresh fruit salad

Snorkeling gear

Hotel pick up (only if option selected)

Nyange sandbank experience

Sandbank Entrance fees

Soft Drinks

Professional Boat Captain

Life Jacket

Bawe island Entrance fees

Personal expenses

Tips(optional)

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

WithTransfer Anywhere Zanzibar

from Anywhere in Zanzibar: This is the right option to book if your hotel is outside Stone Town.This option includes hotel transfer in Zanzibar island.
Pickup included

Local Beer & Transfer included

Local Beer upgrade: Includes transfer from anywhere and Local Beer upgrade
Pickup included

Grilled Jumboo Prawn& Transfer

Grilled Jumboo Prawn Upgrade: Include Transfer from anywhere and Grilled Jumboo Prawn Upgrade
Pickup included

With Meeting Point

White wine & Transfer included

White Wine 750ml upgrade: Includes transfer from anywhere and White Wine 750ml upgrade
Pickup included

With Transfer from Stone Town

from Stone Town only: If your hotel is located outside of Stone town kindly book the right option which is Transfer from Anywhere
Pickup included

Red Wine & Transfer included

Red Wine 750ml Upgrade: Includes transfer from anywhere and Red Wine 750ml upgrade
Pickup included

Lobster and Transfer included

Lobster lunch upgrade: Includes transfer from anywhere and Lobster lunch upgrade
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Snorkeling & Sandbank
niamh0998,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a fantastic experience for us, we loved snorkeling and you have plenty of time to explore the coral reef! After snorkeling, you then get to eat lunch at the sandbank, the food was incredible (I am usually very fussy, but it was delicious!). The sea at the sandback is warm, and you get plenty of time to enjoy it before heading back. Our only advice would to be bring hats & suncream!! You have little protection from the sun and you are out for the majority of the day! This would be one of the first things we rebooked if we returned. Absolutely brilliant all round.
A fantastic experience in Zanzibar
Quest24043603627,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic experience, we enjoyed the full day and had a lot of fun. The barbecue lunch was excellent. Worth to book this. We book including a transfer from our hotel.