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Private Yacht Charter

Charter a private yacht or catamaran to explore the Zanzibar archipelago on your terms — reefs, sandbanks, and sunsets, just for your group.

Experience Guide

For the ultimate in flexibility and privacy on the water, a private yacht or catamaran charter puts a crewed boat entirely at your group’s disposal. Sail the turquoise channels of the Zanzibar or Mafia archipelagos on your own schedule — snorkelling pristine reefs, anchoring at deserted sandbanks, swimming in clear lagoons, and toasting the sunset with no one else aboard.

Charters range from a luxurious day out to multi-day island-hopping expeditions sleeping aboard, with a crew handling sailing, meals, and logistics. It’s the most exclusive way to experience Tanzania’s coast — ideal for families, friends, and special occasions.

How It Unfolds

Plan
Design your day

Choose route, reefs, and sandbanks with the crew.

Sail
Cast off

Cruise the channels, just your group aboard.

Stops
Snorkel & swim

Anchor at reefs, sandbanks, and lagoons.

Sunset
Toast the day

Sundowners under sail on the return.

Is It Worth It?

The most exclusive and flexible way onto the water — and split across a group, surprisingly attainable for a day. Multi-day live-aboard charters are a premium adventure for special occasions. Seas are calmest June to October; we match the vessel to your group size and comfort.

Good to Know

  • Best value split across a group
  • Calmest seas Jun–Oct
  • Day or live-aboard options
  • Fully tailored to your group
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Where It Works Best

Best Places for This Experience

These are the destinations we most often pair with Private Yacht Charter, based on route flow, season, and how the wider itinerary fits together.

Zanzibar Island

Powder-white beaches, turquoise reef lagoons, and the carved doorways of Stone Town — the natural finale to any Tanzania safari, 30 minutes'...

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Mnemba Island

Mnemba Island

A tiny private island off Zanzibar's north-east tip, ringed by the archipelago's finest reef — the ultimate barefoot luxury and a snorkeller's...

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Mafia Island

Mafia Island

A laid-back diving island south of Zanzibar — a protected marine park, seasonal whale sharks, and reefs without the crowds.

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Pemba Island

Pemba Island

Zanzibar's lush, hilly sister island — clove plantations, dramatic drift diving, and a deeply traditional pace far from the crowds.

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Questions?

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Before You Book

What's included in a yacht charter?
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A crewed yacht or catamaran for your group, with snorkel gear; full charters include meals and drinks. We tailor it to you.
Is it expensive?
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Per day it's premium, but split across a group it's surprisingly attainable, especially for a day out.
Can I sleep aboard?
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Yes — multi-day live-aboard charters let you island-hop the archipelago, sleeping on the boat.
When is best?
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June to October for the calmest seas, though charters run year-round.
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