Ferry from Tanzania to Zanzibar Island

There are 2 ferry routes. Ferries from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar and Mkoani to Zanzibar are popular ferry trips from Tanzania to Zanzibar Island. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.

Ferries from Tanzania to Zanzibar Island

Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
- Dar es Salaam Zanzibar Ferry
- Zan Fast Ferries
  4 Sailings Daily
  
  1 hour 20 minutes
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Mkoani to Zanzibar
- Mkoani Zanzibar Ferry
- Zan Fast Ferries
  6 Sailings Weekly
  
  2 hours
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