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.

     Excellent  
     Based on 102 reviews 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   Mikumi dream 
 2024-09-26
 
 
 Verified Amazing 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.
  
 
       
   Dan Gray 
 2024-08-29
 
 
 Verified Super 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!
  
 
       
   philippemJ9179ET 
 2024-07-22
 
 
 Verified Day in paradise
An incredible day, a 5 star cook, guys of a kind extreme. Snorkeling among the multicolored fish...We will never forget this day of pure happiness
  
 
       
   Darren J 
 2024-07-15
 
 
 Verified Authentic 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.
  
 
       
   Malin 
 2024-06-28
 
 
 Verified With the dream dhow a wonderful day with swimming, boating, sailing and delicious food
This is really recommended to do. We experienced the dream dhow and its crew as amazing. It is relatively expensive if you hire it as a couple but then you also have the most amazing time. First on the motorbike for 2 hours towards pnemba island where you anchor at the edge of the reef. While we go snorkeling with guidance and see the most amazing fish, there is cooking. Great food with even lobster on the menu!! After dinner to the sandbar where you can stand and then on the sail for the wind back to the mooring spot. And yes, there are also 20 others with all kinds of boats but not with the privacy and luxury of this boat where you can relax on pillows and sit. And of course with a great fun and professional crew, thank Mathias, bwamba and Samuel for this wonderful day.
  
 
       
   V H 
 2024-06-26
 
 
 Verified Perfect 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!
  
 
       
   Nik V 
 2024-06-03
 
 
 Verified Top
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.
  
 
       
   Trip553638 
 2024-05-19
 
 
 Verified Excellent 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.
  
 
       
   Nelly-Ange K 
 2024-05-16
 
 
 Verified Phenomenal Boat Trip in Nungwi
This full-day boat adventure was INCREDIBLE! My friend and I took a private trip on the Dream Dhow with Captain Mbwana, Hemedi, and Matthias. All three of them were extremely professional, personable, and helpful in creating a one-of-a-kind experience for us. From the beachside pickup to the comfortable lounging areas on the boat to the guided snorkeling to the delicious lobster, tuna, rice, chicken, and chapati they cooked us on the boat, to the photoshoot they gave us to the intriguing stories about life as fishermen, the crew really curated a top-notch day. They cared about our well-being and our enjoyment, and I am so thankful for the phenomenal time we had aboard the Dream Dhow. 10/10 - I would highly recommend.
  
 
       
   Pia 
 2024-03-28
 
 
 Verified Dream!
Lovely! Great food, great staff, great service! Will book again! We had a relaxing dat with Dream Dhow. Bring enough sunscreen.