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Zanzibar Dar es Salaam Ferry

The Zanzibar Dar es Salaam ferry route connects Zanzibar Island with Tanzania. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Zan Fast Ferries. The crossing operates up to 28 times each week with sailing durations from around 1 hour 20 minutes.

Zanzibar Dar es Salaam sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

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Most popular questions

How long is the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam is approximately 1h 20m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.

Which ferry companies operate between Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam?

There is 1 ferry operator for Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam and this is
  • Zan Fast Ferries

How can I book ferry tickets from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam?

Ferries from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam are available for booking through our deal finder. Please also visit our offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry offers on this route.

Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 2024-05-06 and 2024-05-12


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Zan Fast Ferries 07:00 08:20 1 hour 20 minutes Everyday
Zan Fast Ferries 12:00 13:20 1 hour 20 minutes Everyday
Zan Fast Ferries 14:00 15:20 1 hour 20 minutes Everyday
Zan Fast Ferries 16:00 17:20 1 hour 20 minutes Everyday
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