Dar es Salaam – Zanzibar

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Dar es Salaam – Zanzibar

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Dar es Salaam Zanzibar Ferry

The Dar es Salaam Zanzibar ferry route connects Tanzania with Zanzibar Island. 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.

Dar es Salaam Zanzibar 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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Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 2025-04-14 and 2025-04-20

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Zan Fast Ferries 07:00 08:20 1 hour 20 minutes Everyday
Zan Fast Ferries 11:30 12:50 1 hour 20 minutes Everyday
Zan Fast Ferries 13:45 15:05 1 hour 20 minutes Everyday
Zan Fast Ferries 16:30 17:50 1 hour 20 minutes Everyday

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