Dar es Salaam Zanzibar Ferry

Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar Ferry Summary

Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar Ferry is the most popular way to travel on this route. There are 18 daily departures available. The earliest departure from Dar es Salaam is at 07:00h, arriving at Zanzibar at 08:00h. While the latest departure is at 20:00h, arriving at 21:00h. The total ride from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar lasts around 01:16h. Prices of a one way adult ticket range from €30 up to €300.

Departure station and country Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Arrival station and country Zanzibar, Tanzania

Travel Distance 83 km (45 NM)

Average Trip Duration 01h 00min

Total Departures 18

Popular Operators Azam Marine

Lowest Price €30

Transportation Options Ferry

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Popular Departures between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar

TimetableTODAYTOMORROW

18:00

Dar es Salaam Ferry Terminal

1h 30min

19:30Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

Zan Fast Ferries

341.11 €1

M-TicketBest offer on 16. Jun

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07:00

Dar es Salaam

1h 30min

DIRECT

08:30Zanzibar

Zan Fast Ferries

7.5

77.47 €1

Best offer on 24. Dec

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14:15

Dar es Salaam

1h 30min

DIRECT

15:45Zanzibar

Zan Fast Ferries

7.5

67.78 €1

Best offer on 10. Jul

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09:00

Dar es Salaam

1h 0min

DIRECT

10:00Zanzibar

Azam Marine

44.00 €1

Best offer on 16. Jun

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12:00

Dar es Salaam

1h 0min

DIRECT

13:00Zanzibar

Azam Marine

44.00 €1

Best offer on 16. Jun

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Traveling by Ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

The travel distance between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar is a total of 45 nautical miles (83 km), which equals a travel time of roughly 01:00h. The number of daily departures depends on the period you’re traveling in. Most commonly, the number of daily departures increases during the high season. Therefore, in a country like Tanzania, you can expect more lines operating in the period from June to August. Please note that the number of departures may also be limited on public holidays.

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Departure and Arrival Ports

For comprehensive details about Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar, including ferry port details, as well as other popular routes, please refer to the provided links below.

Dar es Salaam

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Zanzibar

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Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €30 (One-Way) or €60 (Return).

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Ferry Companies from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

Azam Marine is the name of the carrier operating this route. Here you can see its average rating amongst travellers.

Azam Marine

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Travel reviews for Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar bus

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One like-minded traveller has taken the time to leave their thoughts and review their trip from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar. You can read the user's submitted review below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.

7.5

by ANONYMOUS

by ANONYMOUS

confortable ... noise of TV

Value for money

7.5

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Frequently asked questions

How many daily departures are there between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar?

On average, there is a total of 18 ferry lines departing daily from the ferry port in Dar es Salaam and arriving at the ferry port in Zanzibar.

What is the distance between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar?

The distance between these two stations is a total of 83 km (45 nautical miles).

What are the ticket prices for the journey from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar?

The price of a one way adult ticket starts from €30. However, some lines also offer discounted ticket types such as the one for students, pensioners and children, prices of which you can see by clicking on a specific ferry departure you're interested in.

Is there a possibility to buy a car ticket for ferries?

Currently, the tickets for cars aren’t purchasable on our website. However, there might be some exceptions and if there are, you will be able to see those when purchasing the adult tickets given the fact that a vehicle ticket can’t be purchased separately for vehicles only without adding the passengers to the ticket itself.

What companies are operating the ferry trip between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar?

The company operating the journey from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar is Azam Marine.