Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar Ferry is the most popular way to travel on this route. There are 25 daily departures available. The earliest departure from Dar es Salaam is at 07:00h, arriving at Zanzibar at 08:45h. While the latest departure is at 18:00h, arriving at 19:30h. The total ride from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar lasts around 01:26h. 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
52 km (45 NM)
Average Trip Duration
01h 45min
Total Departures
25
Popular Operators
Azam Marine and Kilimanjaro Fast Ferries, Azam Marine
Lowest Price
£30
Transportation Options
Ferry
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Popular Departures between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar
The travel distance between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar is a total of 45 nautical miles (52 mi), which equals a travel time of roughly 01:45h.
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.
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.
Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £30 (One-Way)
or £60 (Return).
Ferry Companies from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
There is a total of 2 ferry companies operating the routes from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar. Here you can see the most popular ferry companies operating this route and their overall rating.
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