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Kendwa Beach Private Sunset Dhow Cruise with Open Bar and Snacks

5.01 review

  • 2 hours
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour

Highlights

Set sail on a private wooden dhow from the stunning Kendwa Beach, where you'll witness the sun gracefully dip into the Indian Ocean. This 2-hour cruise offers an open bar with unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks, alongside light snacks to enjoy as you glide along the serene waters. With a local crew providing a relaxed atmosphere and island music, this experience captures the essence of Zanzibar's charm, making it perfect for couples, honeymooners, or small groups. Recognized as part of the Boat Trips Club experience portfolio

Inclusions

What's included

  • Local captain and crew
  • Island music on board
  • Light snacks and crisps
  • Open bar: beer, wine, soda, bottled water
  • Private use of a traditional wooden dhow
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off (Nungwi / Kendwa)

Itinerary

  1. Meet your crew directly on the sands of Kendwa Beach at the Zanzibar Watersports Center. Board your private traditional dhow and settle in as the boat prepares to sail.

    15 min

  2. Sunset Sail Along Kendwa → Nungwi Coastline - Begin your gentle cruise north along the coastline between Kendwa Beach and Nungwi Beach. Enjoy unlimited drinks from the open bar, light snacks, and relaxed island music as the sky shifts to warm sunset colors. This stretch is known for calm seas, fishing boats returning home, and some of the best sunsets in Zanzibar. Your dhow slows down at the perfect open-water viewpoint between Kendwa and Nungwi. Sit back, take photos, and enjoy the golden glow over the ocean as the sun dips below the horizon.

    1.5 h

  3. Cruise back toward Kendwa Beach, enjoying the remaining light and the peaceful early evening breeze. Your crew will assist you as you disembark directly onto the shore.

    15 min

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Zanzibar Watersports Center on the beach at Kendwa Rocks Hotel. Enter the hotel and walk straight to the beach; turn right to find the center. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. Staff wear Zanzibar Watersports shirts.
Pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Boat Trips Club
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Tanzania, outside the cities

  • Its from-price is close to the median of the 1189 experiences we list in Tanzania, outside the cities.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 602 of 1189.

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