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 115 reviewsVerifiedHampus B2024-11-13Great day on Mnemba I had an amazing day on the boat with my two kids. We saw a lot of dolphins, snorkling and had a delicious seafood lunch onboard. Highly recommend! Vera kids familj companyVerifiedAgnes D2024-11-07Unforgettable Zanzibar Experience with Dream Dhow Dream Dhow made my Zanzibar experience unforgettable! Their team was professional, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to show us the beauty and culture of the island. From pristine beaches to vibrant markets, every part of the tour was perfectly organized and filled with local insights. Highly recommend Dream Dhow for an authentic, memorable Zanzibar journey!VerifiedTEE2024-11-04Happyday, happybirthday!!! In Zanzibar, I chose the Dream Dhow Zanzibar Blue Safari. Private day snorkeling with dolphins sandbank on Mnemba Island. It was my granddaughter's birthday present (13). The dhow was decorated with balloons, the meal excellent (tuna and fish marinated in lime and grilled, grilled lobsters, vegetables, rice, fruits!!!) all prepared and cooked on the boat during the trip to the dolphins with two excellent captains! Even though, when we arrived near the dolphins, we (the customers) refused to get involved in the chaos of all the small motor boats that are relentlessly hunting the dolphins, which they surround while shouting to their customers: "jump jump" so that they swim three strokes with the dolphins who themselves dive to escape and all this in the stench of exhaust fumes from the engines, our captain respected safe distances and followed us in our choice (we are not the only ones to refuse the behavior of the very small boats that harass the dolphins. Unfortunately, in Zanzibar, it seems that there are no regulations yet. After a very good time snorkeling in complete safety with the owner and his wife, where we saw a lot of fish, our captains then took us to a magnificent beach so that my husband who was seasick could rest and to celebrate the birthday of my little girl who shared her magnificent and very good cake!!! We therefore highly recommend Dream Dhow Zanzibar for the quality and seriousness of their services and their human warmth! We had a wonderful day in an idyllic setting!!! Thanks to Yusuf, Julia and the two captains for all this human warmth!!!VerifiedStephan L2024-11-03Perfekt boat trip with a lot of dolphins Amazing Day with a lot of Fun and Dolphin.We went the boat for a private tour and it was awesome fantastic adventure. We would definitely booked again .VerifiedAnna L2024-10-29Amazing trip!! Thank you for a wonderful day!! Everything was magical 🌟I can really recommend booking with Julia and her family! 5 stars!!VerifiedTenge M2024-10-26100% recommend 👌 Went on a full day trip to Mnemba and it was the best trip I did in Zanzibar. They respected the animals, I saw a lot of other boats hunting the dolphins which I did not like at all. With Dream Dhow you see the dolphins on a little distance and in their natural environment. I totally recommend it! The food and snorkeling was also very good! And boat very comfortable 🙌🏼VerifiedJustus 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!