Zanzibar: Scenic Stone Town Coastal Cruise & Snorkelling Trip
Embark on a relaxing coastal cruise along Zanzibar’s waterfront. Enjoy stunning views of Stone Town’s historic landmarks. Snorkel at Bawe island and enjoy the BBQ together with the sandbank.

Summary
Embark on a relaxing coastal cruise along Zanzibar’s waterfront. Enjoy stunning views of Stone Town’s historic landmarks. Snorkel at Bawe island and enjoy the BBQ together with the sandbank.
Highlights
- Relaxing coastal cruise along Zanzibar’s scenic waterfront.
- Breathtaking views of Stone Town’s historic landmarks.
- Relax and take nice pictures at the Sandbank
- Enjoy an amazing snorkelling experience at Bawe island
- Savor a BBQ, fresh fruits and soft drink for a colorful and tasteful trip
Full Description
Stone Town
Discover the beauty of Zanzibar’s coastline on a scenic boat cruise departing from Stone Town around 10.00 am. Depending on the tides, the trip starts from Africa House, ensuring the best sailing conditions.
As you cruise along the shoreline, admire Stone Town’s UNESCO-listed architecture from the sea, feel the ocean breeze, and enjoy a peaceful escape on the water. This experience is ideal for couples, families, and travelers looking for a relaxing cultural activity.
Bawe island Snorkelling
The first stop will be in the Bawe island area where you will enjoy snorkelling.
Sandbank experience
Then, experience the Nyange sandbank and savor a BBQ, fresh fruit salad and soft drink for the lunch. Take nice pictures which will be memories for a lifetime!
Back to the historical Town of Zanzibar
After the trip, you will cruise with the boat back to Stone town meeting point around 02.00 pm.
Flexible transfer options :
You can choose from three convenient options: meeting directly at the departure point, transfer from Stone Town hotels only, or transfer from anywhere in Zanzibar Island.
Includes
- Hotel pick up (only if option selected)
- Hotel drop off (only if option selected)
- Experienced driver
- Sandbank Entrance fees
- Bawe island Entrance fees
- Professional Boat Captain
- Boat transportation/ boat seat
- Tasteful tropical BBQ (Fish and sea fruits or chicken with fries)
- Fresh fruit salad
- Soft Drinks
- Bottled water
- Life Jacket
- Snorkelling gear
- Snorkelling at Bawe island
- Nyange sandbank experience

Excludes
- Lobster lunch upgrade (only if add-on booked)
- Local Beer (only if add-on booked)
- Personal expenses
- Tips(optional)
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
- People prone to seasickness
- People with high blood pressure
- People over 95 years
Important information
Know before you go
- Our driver will pick you up at the reception. Please kindly be ready at the reception of your hotel 5 minutes before departure time.
- What to Bring:
- Hat & Sunglasses – For sun protection and comfort.
- Sunscreen – To protect against the strong sun.
- Water Shoes or Sturdy, Non-Slip Footwear – Recommended for safely climbing in and out of the boat.
What to bring
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Beachwear
- Water shoes
- Daypack
- Waterproof shoes

