As international tourists discover the magnificent destination of Zanzibar, Tanzania.
Coastal fast ferries are moving with the times to provide swift and comfortable ferry services. Tanzanian companies are pursuing a vigorous policy of modernizing and maintaining the fleet in line with fast moving development in the world of water transport.
From Dar-es-Salaam Seaport to Zanzibar
These are the boat companies that operate services from Dar-es-Salaam seaport to Zanzibar. The slower boats are much cheaper but the journey is considerably longer.
Timetable
From Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar
Flying Horse, Seagull and Aziza: 12:00
Sea Bus: 14:00
Sea Bus: 16:00
Sea Express: 07:30
Sea Star: 10:30
Mega Speed: 07:30
Mega Speed departs 09:30 on Sundays from Dar es Salaam
From Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam
Flying Horse, Seagull and Aziza: 22:00
Sea Bus: 14:00
Sea Bus: 16:00
Sea Express: 07:30
Sea Star: 10:30
MegaSpeed: 16:00
Speed Boat sailing duration is approx 2 hours each way
Flying Horse and Aziza depart 22:00 and arrive Dar 06:00 the following morning.
You may book ferry tickets through us.
Dar to Zanzibar costs $50 USD one way per seat (x2 for return ticket), first class $70 USD per seat one way (x2 for return).
You do not necessarily have to take the luxury option, as the seats are basically the same in both classes. Movies are offered for entertainment in both classes whilst in the luxury class, you will be offered tea or coffee and Wi‑Fi in AZAM MARINE boats.
Be sure to remember your passport when traveling to Zanzibar port from Dar es Salaam as the authorities will ask for it. The trip Dar es Salaam/Zanzibar should take about 2 hours whilst the trip Pemba/Zanzibar will take about 80 minutes. The ferry between Dar and Zanzibar operates daily and goes from Zanzibar to Pemba on Tuesdays to Friday.
Indoma Tours currently takes bookings and reservations enquiries as one of the appointed agent: info@indomatours.com