Nungwi faces west, which makes it one of the few places in Zanzibar where the sun sets straight into the sea. We raise the traditional lateen sail, switch off the engine and let the wind carry ANELIS along the coast while the sky turns gold. $15 per person, or $20 with food and drinks on board.
The day, step by step
- 17:00You board on Nungwi beach. Shoes off, the crew helps you up the ladder.
- 17:20The engine takes us out past the reef, then goes quiet.
- 17:40Sail up. Fruit, cold drinks and your music on the speakers.
- 18:20The sun drops into the sea. Golden light, photos, silence.
What's included
- Two hours at sea on a traditional dhow
- Captain and local crew
- Food and drinks with the $20 option
- Bluetooth speakers on board
- Life jackets for everyone
Good to know
- Sunset in Zanzibar stays between about 18:10 and 18:50 all year, so the departure time moves a little with the month.
- You can bring your own drinks or a cake. Tell us in advance for a birthday or a proposal.
- Kendwa is next door: if you stay there, we pick you up from the hotel for a small fee.
Questions
How much is the sunset cruise in Nungwi?
$15 per person for the cruise, or $20 per person with food and drinks included. Want the boat only for your group? A private party starts at $200.
Is it a real sailing dhow or a motor boat?
Both. ANELIS is a traditional wooden dhow with a lateen sail and a Yamaha outboard, so we sail when there is wind and never get stuck when there is none.
Can we have the boat just for us?
Yes. Book a private party: the whole boat $200 for 2.5 hours, and from about ten people it costs the same as paying per seat.
