The Mnemba Island Snorkeling trip
Our most popular trip
Itinerary
Explore the magic ocean around Mnemba Island with us and one of our comfortable dhows. We start the trip 09.00 from Kendwa beach. On the way to Mnemba we often see the dolphins play and jump in the ocean (we don´t chase them). If we are near you are free to jump in with them. When we reach Mnemba we do snorkeling in one or two different spots (depending on your wishes and the tide and weather). We also get off on the crystal white sandbank when the tide is low.
After the first snorkeling place it´s time to enjoy the amazing seafood bbq lunch that the captains has prepared. Around 4 pm we raise the sailing and sail back to Kendwa during sunset. This is the time for relaxing while the boat slowly follow the wind back.. During this time we enjoy fresh fruits and the magical sunset.
What is included?
- Snorkeling equipment and life jackets
- Delicious seafood & chicken bbq lunch (rice, salad, coconut sauce, lobster, chicken, calamari and tuna fish)
- Fresh fruits, water and soft drinks
Extras (on request)
- Transport
- Alcohol
- Birthday cake
- Drone pictures/videos
- Clear kayak
Price starts from $80/person
Varies depending on sharing or private trip, and how many people you are for the private trip.
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Why choose us?
🪼 Animal friendly
We care about the animals and environment. We Don’t chase the dolphins, we make sure we don’t throw any anchor on the corals and we never take up any animal from the ocean.
🫧 Quality
We make sure our dhows always have the best quality to make sure your trip is as comfortable as possible.
⚓ Experience
All our staff has many years of experience. All of them has been working as sailors, guides and/or divers long time before they joined us.
ExcellentBased on 108 reviewsVerifiedJustus v2024-10-21The best Zanzibar experience We have had an amazing trip with Dream Dhow Zanzibar. The booking was very easy and Yussuf and the crew of the boat are very friendly. The traditional dhow was decorated with flowers and is very comfortable. We did see dolphins but in a respectful way; see them if you are lucky and no chasing after the animals. Very animal friendly. We’ve had a delicious lunch as well and everything was taken care of. I’ve we ever come back to Zanzibar we will definitely book again with this company. Thank you!VerifiedIsabel A2024-10-08Perfection We did the sunset cruise and had the experience of a lifetime - whatsapp communication was so quick and everything ran smoothly. We opted for the live cooking (dinner) which tasted super fresh and delicious. We felt safe the whole time with the skilled boat crew - they were also so friendly and upbeat. 100% do not hesitate to do this! Worth every pennyVerifiedMike J2024-10-06Liubov and Mike A memorable and brilliant day with a fantastic host. We were picked up early and had the most private, tailored experience from start to finish. This involved going at whichever speed we needed, docking us on the beach to eat our lunch and letting us play our own music throughout the day. The food was exceptional and we were kept really well fed and watered at all times, sailing back to Kendwa for sunset. Would highly recommend if you’re looking for a memorable day.VerifiedVictoria-Emerau... M2024-10-01Perfect dhow cruise admiring a wonderful sunset I had a wonderful time on the boat ! The crew was amazing and so friendly; they were attentive and professional throughout the entire experience. They did everything to ensure we enjoyed the beautiful sunset and felt comfortable. The show was simply spectacular, with great music, good vibes, drinks and snacks. The private boat added a special touch to the experience. I truly appreciated every moment, and I wholeheartedly recommend this company. You won’t be disappointed!VerifiedMikumi dream2024-09-26Amazing day Amazing day, everything was perfect. The food, snorkeling and captains. Highly recommend 🌟 And happy I found a company which doesn't chase the dolphins.VerifiedDan Gray2024-08-29Super day to Mnemba Island and swimming with the dolphins If in Zanzibar you're looking for a great day out on a boat trip to Mnemba Island don't look anywhere else: choose Dream Dhow! We had just a great day with them! Everything was perfect. The guys on the boat were so nice and helful. They sailing was very safe anche they cooked us and amazing lunch. The dhow is wonderfully kept and sailing back was spectacular. And of course we managed to swim with the dolphins without chasing them. Absolutely reccomended!VerifiedDarren J2024-07-15Authentic and extra special trip! We booked the full day Mnemba Island tour as a group of 4. The communication from Julia via WhatsApp was excellent. On the boat we were looked after by Captain Mbwana, Hemedi and Matthias. They were super friendly and looked after us so well. The boat was incredibly comfortable with a lovely cushioned area at the front to enjoy the sailing. We did see dolphins, but they were surrounded and chased by other boats. What we loved about Dream Dhow was the respect for these animals, we did not chase them and the crew did not appreciate the behaviour of the other boats. This was an important consideration for us when booking. We soon went on to Mnemba where we stopped in the shallows. The crew were sensitive to our preference, and rather than join the other boats on the sandbank, we dropped anchor a little further away and enjoyed a more peaceful time in the crystal clear waters - paradise! We then had a beautiful freshly prepared lunch with chicken, lobster, veg, rice, chapati, and the tuna fish - the best I've ever tasted! We continued to an area for snorkelling and Matthias joined us in the water, guiding us with care, pointing out sea life, and pulling a life ring for moments when you needed some support. Finally we raised the sail and sailed back towards the sunset as we were served fresh fruit and enjoyed being rocked by the sea. We stayed on the boat to watch the sunset on the horizon - magical! We had a private boat with an incredible crew all to ourselves, and it was just perfect. They may not be the biggest company - but they deliver an extra special personable experience. Thank you for the memories. Asante Sana.VerifiedV H2024-06-26Perfect way to end your time in Zanzibar Fantastic company with kind, friendly staff. They were able to accommodate my family at the last minute with some changes. Sunset dhow boat ride was gorgeous, fun music snacks and drinks were plentiful and we had the entire boat to ourselves. Highly recommend!VerifiedNik V2024-06-03Top The crew and the food was really awesome. The boat Dream Dhow was really comfy and special. We loved everything!You can't miss by choosing this guys.VerifiedTrip5536382024-05-19Excellent Day on the water Amazing day with Captain Mbwana, Hemedi, and Matthias. Highly recommend. We had an amazing day snorkeling, catch views of the coast, eating delicious food, and relaxing. The crew was extremely professional, safe, and polite.