Half-Day Dhow Sailing Tour to Tumbatu Island with snorkeling
Description
We are a family-run business providing a high-end sailing experience on traditional Dhow sailing boats. We are proudly Tanzanian-made with a focus on sustainability. Our trip starts in the morning from Kendwa beach, sailing out and straight over the sea ahead of us towards the neighbouring island of Tumbatu. Given proximity we will have a short transfer over and reach Tumbatu after around 45 min. We will anchor in a tranquil spot for you to take your first jump into the water to enjoy some swimming and snorkelling. During that time our team will prepare a variety of snacks and fruit for you to enjoy afterwards. You can lounge on deck, enjoy the views together with some cool drinks. We will then continue our journey towards a second snorkel nearby, which offers again possibility for swimming and snorkeling. Tumbatu is well known for being less frequented by tourists and a peaceful environment with a wonderful reef. We will start our sail back to Kendwa shortlz before lunch.
Tour Options
Itinerary
You will be able to swim and snorkel at the Reef in front of Tumbatu Island. We have several beautiful spots where we can anchor the boat and you can explore the underwater world. Since Tumbatu is less frequented then other places around Zanzibar, you will find this to be really peaceful place with hardly any other touristic boats. We will also have a break for some lounging and relaxation on the boat and for you to enjoy some drinks, snacks and soak up the beautiful nature around you.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer free pickup service by our driver from any location in Kendwa or Nungwi. Should you require transportation from a location farther away we are happy to arrange this for you at additional charge. Don't hesitate to chat with us directly.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(17)
This turned out to be a wonderful half day. The boat was super comfortable plenty of places to sit in the shade or out of the shade you want they had nice cushions on the seat so you weren’t stuck on a hard bench. The staff was amazing, super friendly very attentive. We got lots of snacks and drinks. What was really nice about this boat is that you could sail back in which is extraordinarily relaxing. This specific tour snorkeling, location is definitely less crowded than the other island - which was definitely worth it! The owner was friendly and very easy to communicate with. I highly recommend booking this trip versus trying to go cheaper on one of the smaller boats.
Thank you so much for your trust in sailing with us and for taking the time to write this wonderful and really detailed review on your experience. It fills us with pride to hear that you enjoyed yourself so much with us. We would love to welcome you back on board someday and send lots of greetings from the whole crew to you!
My husband and I had an amazing trip for our honey moon. The boat was authentic and a true treat to experience. We had beautiful fruits and drinks on the boat. A perfect experience!
Thank you both for your trust in sailing with us and for taking the time to write this kind review. It's really much appreciated and made our day to read about your positive experience. Enjoy the rest of your honeymoon and we hope to welcome you back on board with us at some point in the future!
An unforgettable experience with a cheerful and attentive team. A must-do activity.
Thanks so much to the two of you to share your wonderful feedback on here. Its really appreciated and we do hope to welcome you back on board again someday for another day of beautiful sailing here. Many greetings from the whole team!
My husband and I recently did a half day tour with Zanzibar Dhow to Tumbatu Island for some snorkeling and it was awesome! The captain and guides were great - warm, friendly, and knowledgeable! They found some great snorkeling spots, had snacks and fresh fruit for us, and were super fun to hangout with! The whole boat was a vibe!! Highly recommend!
Thanks so much for the trust in sailing with us and for taking the time to write this kind feedback. It really means the world to us to read about your experience! We wish you all the best and hope to welcome you back with us at some point in the future!
We have had the most beautiful cruise with a super good service. A trip at our pace with really good time to snorkel. Can only recommend this trip ☀️
Out taxi driver Dulla was on time and spoke good English. All good getting to the boat which was waiting for us. Excellent crew who were kind and helpful. I am retired so need help getting on and off the dhow. My son linked his music to their machine and we left on a sunny day. At the island unfortunately no fish. As we moved on the Captain Dopey put up the sail for us. The sky darkened and we had monsoon rain. The crew covered the passenger seating area. The Captain let my son steer for a while and we arrived at the sand bank where we completed our trip and saw some fish and many spiny sea urchins. Back to the beach where our driver was waiting. My only comment would be the beach itself which is heavily polluted with rubbish. Not the company’s fault. But I was happy not to be staying there.
Top top! Tumbatu was our best trip with our Family, the reef, less cloud of boats, it’s Like a private tour. We real enjoyed as well as the Team the boat was super organized, thanks for the Company and all the Team for a wonderful experiance.they know what there doing❤️highly recommending 100% we will be back soon
Thanks so so much for the sweet words and your kind review. We truly appreciate your trust in sailing with us and hope to welcome you back on board with us soon! Warm greetings from the whole crew!
Super nice guides. The sailing is fun to do. We danced on the boat and listened to great music. Thank you so much for this fun day.
Boat was really fun and relaxing. The food was great (fruit and savory snacks, beer, water and soda), snorkeling fun and crew nice. The boat was motor powered not a sail in case that is a consideration. They also helped us organize transportation from the east coast of the island and were waiting for us when we arrived. Enjoyed our half day adventure a lot! And we were lucky to have the boat to ourselves (couple).
Many thanks for the trust in booking with us and for taking the time to write this kind review. We really appreciate the positive feedback. Regarding the point you mentioned that the boat was engine powered and not a sail - our boats all have sail and engine. Unfortunately on the day of your trip we had almost no wind so the technical sailing had to ve replaced with the engine to make the trip still happen as planned for that day. We are glad to see that it took no pleasure away from you on that day. Many thanks again and kind regards from the whole crew!
We had a Great day! The driver was right on time (actually to early :) The crew on the boat was so friendly and we felt really welcome. They did everything for our comfort. The boat was comfortable, spacious and clean. Crew gave us lots of information and explanation. We were Provided with flippers and snorkling gear. I made a joke about drinking coffee and de crew actually made us good coffee. Then the music played and we were all happy. Beer and wine were served and very good snacks and fruits. We stayed far away from the mass tourism.
Many thanks for the trust in booking with us and for taking the time to write this kind review. We really appreciate the positive feedback and it fills us with pride that we were able to make this a great experience of your journey to Zanzibar. Many thanks and kind regards from the whole crew!
