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Explore Zanzibar by Private Yacht

Islands, reefs, sandbanks and secluded bays — discover the Zanzibar Archipelago from the water.

Explore Zanzibar by Private Yacht

Islands, reefs, sandbanks and secluded bays — discover the Zanzibar Archipelago from the water.

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From the reefs surrounding Mnemba and Tumbatu to the islands and sandbanks off Stone Town and the protected waters of Menai Bay, our private yacht charters take you beyond Zanzibar's beaches.

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Where would you like to explore?

Zanzibar is much more than one island. Offshore reefs, tiny islands, sandbanks and protected bays create completely different cruising experiences around the archipelago.

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Choose a destination below to discover where you can snorkel, swim, cruise, fish, enjoy lunch aboard or simply spend the day on the Indian Ocean.

NORTH ZANZIBAR

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mnemba island

Snorkelling • Reef Cruising • Swimming • Full Day

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Cruise from northern Zanzibar to the clear waters and coral reefs surrounding Mnemba Island. One of Zanzibar's best-known marine areas and an excellent choice for a private catamaran day on the water.​

EXPLORE MNEMBA
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tumbatu island

Snorkelling • Remote Coastline • Half Day

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Explore the waters around one of Zanzibar's least-developed islands. Tumbatu works particularly well for guests looking for a shorter private cruise from the north.

EXPLORE TUMBATU
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nungwi

Beaches • Sunset • Northern Coast

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The main base for our northern Zanzibar yacht experiences and the starting point for several Mnemba, Tumbatu and sunset cruises.

EXPLORE NUNGWI

STONE TOWN & WEST COAST

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Prison island

History • Island Cruising • Stone Town

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Cruise from Stone Town to this historic island, known for giant tortoises, clear waters and beautiful views across Zanzibar’s coastline.​

EXPLORE PRISON
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bawe island

Swimming • Tropical Waters • Island Cruising

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Escape to the turquoise waters surrounding Bawe Island for swimming, snorkelling and relaxed cruising just offshore from historic Stone Town..

EXPLORE BAWE
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chapwani island

Coastal Scenery • Relaxed Cruising

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Discover the peaceful waters around Chapwani Island, combining beautiful coastal scenery, swimming and relaxed private cruising close to Stone Town.

EXPLORE CHAPWANI
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pange sandbank

Sandbank • Swimming • Turquoise Water

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Cruise to Pange Sandbank for turquoise water, swimming and snorkelling around a beautiful tropical sandbank surrounded by the Indian Ocean.

EXPLORE PANGUE

SOUTHERN ZANZIBAR

menai bay zanzibar yacht charter

MENAI BAY

Islands • Sandbanks • Snorkelling • Full Day & Overnight

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Explore the protected waters of Menai Bay by private catamaran, cruising between islands, reefs and sandbanks along Zanzibar's southwest coast.

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Not sure where to go?

Excellent snorkelling

A shorter northern cruise

Islands and sandbanks

A cruise from Stone Town

A romantic evening

More time aboard

Mnemba Atoll

Tumbatu Island

Menai Bay

Prison, Bawe & surrounding islands

Nungwi or Stone Town Sunset Cruise

Menai Bay or Mnemba Overnight

zanzibar yacht cruises

Your Zanzibar. Your Yacht. Your Day.

Tell us where you're staying, your preferred date and the number of guests.

We'll help you choose the yacht and cruising experience that best fits your plans.

Prefer WhatsApp? Message our Reservations Office +27 (0) 79 575 4564

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​Email: info@oisafrica.com

​WhatsApp Text Message +27 (0) 79 575 4564

We act solely as an independent yacht charter agent and broker. We do not own or operate yachts. We specialise in matching guests with carefully selected, independent yacht owners and yacht fleet operators, who remain fully responsible for the vessel, crew, safety, and delivery of all charter services.

OCEANS ISLANDS & SAFARIS

Company Reg Number 2006/043828/23

© Oceans Islands & Safaris of Africa

Payments

Payment may be made by bank wire transfer or credit card (CC).
A 4.9% processing fee applies to all credit card payments.

All bookings made within seven (7) days of the cruise date must be paid by credit card. This is to ensure that funds are received and cleared prior to charter commencement, as cross-border bank transfers can take 3–5 business days to process. Timely receipt of funds is essential so we can remit payment to the yacht operators in advance of the charter.

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