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Sail the turquoise channels by traditional dhow or modern catamaran — island-hopping, snorkelling, and sundowners under sail.
Few things suit Zanzibar’s turquoise water like a sail. Whether aboard a traditional wooden dhow or a modern catamaran, a sailing day links snorkel reefs, deserted sandbanks, and quiet anchorages, with the crew handling everything and lunch served on board.
Options run from a half-day cruise to multi-day charters that island-hop the archipelago in privacy. It’s a relaxed, scenic way to see Zanzibar from the water — and the sundowner sail back is hard to beat.
Board and head out across the channel.
Anchor for a snorkel over coral.
Lunch and a swim on a deserted sandbank.
Sundowners under sail on the return.
A wonderful way to spend a day on the water, and private charters are surprisingly affordable split among a group. Seas are calmest June to October; the shoulder-season winds can make smaller dhows lively, so we match the boat to conditions and your comfort.
These are the destinations we most often pair with Zanzibar Sailing Holiday, based on route flow, season, and how the wider itinerary fits together.
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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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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A laid-back diving island south of Zanzibar — a protected marine park, seasonal whale sharks, and reefs without the crowds.
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Zanzibar's lush, hilly sister island — clove plantations, dramatic drift diving, and a deeply traditional pace far from the crowds.
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Contact us now — we are always here to help with honest, expert advice at no cost.
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A short planning brief gives our team enough context to suggest the right parks, route, pace and accommodation level.
