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Zanzibar: Sandbank Dhow Cruise with Snorkelling & BBQ Lunch

By Treasure of Zanzibar tour and Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$1,099 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Savour a live seafood barbecue featuring lobster, prawns, and octopus
  • Snorkel in the turquoise lagoon and discover colourful corals and fish
  • Relax on a pristine sandbank with crystal-clear waters and soft sands
  • Learn about Zanzibar’s fishing traditions and ocean conservation
  • Enjoy a day of adventure, relaxation, and culinary delight in paradise
Activity location
    • Zanzibar
    • Lunga, Unguja South Region, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Zanzibar
    • Lunga, Unguja South Region, Tanzania

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Zanzibar: Sandbank Dhow Cruise with Snorkelling & BBQ Lunch
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Price details
AU$1,098.60 x 2 AdultsAU$2,197.20

Total
Price is AU$2,197.20

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Sailing on a traditional dhow
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to a pristine sandbank
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Live seafood barbecue
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Snorkelling
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide sharing stories about Zanzibar
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Drinks

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Non-swimmers, People prone to seasickness

What you can expect

Sail away on a traditional dhow to a pristine sandbank in the Indian Ocean, where crystal-clear waters and soft white sands create the perfect natural escape. Upon arrival, relax under a shaded setup as the crew prepares a live seafood barbecue featuring lobster, prawns, octopus, fish, and seasonal tropical fruits.

Between feasts, enjoy snorkelling around the sandbank’s turquoise lagoon, discovering colourful corals and reef fish. You can also swim, sunbathe, or simply wander barefoot along the shoreline while the tide slowly shapes the sandbank.

Your guide will share stories about Zanzibar’s fishing traditions, ocean conservation, and the importance of seafood in Swahili cuisine.

This excursion blends adventure, relaxation, and culinary delight, making it ideal for couples seeking romance, families wanting a day out in nature, or friends looking for a unique island experience. The combination of sailing, snorkelling, and freshly grilled seafood makes this one of the most unforgettable ways to enjoy Zanzibar’s ocean paradise.

Location

Activity location
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    • Zanzibar
    • Lunga, Unguja South Region, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Zanzibar
    • Lunga, Unguja South Region, Tanzania