CRUISE ITINERARYS
Zanzibar & Pemba Island Cabin Cruise - "By the Cabin" - Shared Yacht
Zanzibar "Shared Yacht Charter" - Cabin Cruise. 5 night Zanzibar Yacht Cruise. Book a cabin on a yacht and cruise the islands of the Zanzibar and Pemba Archipelago.
5 Night | 6 Day Zanzibar & Pemba Island Yacht Cabin Cruises
Book a cabin on a Zanzibar Cabin Cruise on board a catamaran yacht and share the cost of your yacht charter with a completely new group of friends.
Yacht vacations just got a whole lot easier with our by the “cabin” catamaran charter cruise in Zanzibar. No sailing experience is needed, just a desire to travel and explore the islands of East Africa.
Let our crew take you on a memorable Zanzibar cabin cruise sailing adventure, discovering new places in Zanzibar and Pemba Island on this exciting, organized catamaran yacht cruise.
Book a Private Cabin
Book your private ensuite cabin on our catamaran yachts - perfect for couples, friends or solo travellers. Join one of our set departure Zanzibar cabin cruises, where our professional crew manage the sailing and our chef prepares your meals while you sit and relax.
Try catching a fish for dinner, snorkel, kayak, read a book, catch up on sleep, visit historical islands and beautiful beaches….or do nothing but enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of these tropical African islands. Adopt a more laid-back pace to life: one that allows you to you follow the rhythms of the sea and tropical trade winds of East Africa.
Unique & Exclusive Zanzibar Cabin Cruises
A Zanzibar cabin cruises is a unique way to explore the islands of East Africa. You can be assured of an intimate experience as each yacht only takes six guests and there are so few yachts in east Africa that you are assured of islands and beaches all to yourself!
PLEASE NOTE
"By the Cabin" - Shared Yacht ARE NOT OPERATING at the moment. All charters will therefore be private charters!
PLEASE NOTE
"By the Cabin" - Shared Yacht ARE NOT OPERATING at the moment.
All charters will therefore be private charters!
Min of 2 guests required per departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Zanzibar Nungwi to Misali Island, Pemba Island Archipelago
We will meet in Nungwi on the beach transfer with the dinghy to our yacht where we will have a safety briefing and cabin allocation.
Departure and lunch served on the way to Misali Island (Pemba Archipelago) - Fishing (and sailing - weather permitted) on the way
Arrival Mesali Island. Time to relax, swim, snorkel and view the beautiful sunset with a nice cocktail.
Dinner on board
Day 2 Misali Island to to Njao Gap, Pemba Island Archipelago
Breakfast at Mesali Island
Land based activity - experience the island (Turtle Beach) on foot - a change to swim and snorkel in the crystal clear water caves
Return to the yacht and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch on board
Free time to relax, swim, snorkel, read, siesta….
Land based activity - back to Turtle Beach for a perfect sunset whilst we serve you drinks and light snacks
Surprise! BBQ on the beach under the stars! After dinner enjoy the fire, clear starry skies and see how many coconut crabs you can spot.
Day 3 Mesali Island to to Njao Gap, Pemba Island Archipelago
Breakfast at Misali Island, Pemba Island
Heading north to Njao Gap. Fishing (and sailing - weather permitted) on the way Njao Gap
Arrival at Njao Gap. Swimming and snorkeling the reef of Njao Gap
Lunch on board
Free time to relax, swim, snorkel, read, siesta….
Land based activity - experience the village of Mkia La Ngombe on foot
Return to the yacht and enjoy a perfect sunset and cocktails on board
Dinner on board
Day 4 Njao Gap to Kokota Island, Pemba Island Archipelago
Breakfast at Njao Gap, Pemba Island
Heading to the remote Kokota Island. Fishing (and sailing - weather permitted) on the way.
Arrival at Kokota Island. Swiming and snorkeling the reef of Kokota Island
Lunch on board
Free time to relax, swim, snorkel, read, siesta….
Our dinghy will go along the coast of Kokota Island and the small idyllic beach where you are able to swim and snorkel around the area
Return to the yacht and enjoy a perfect sunset and cocktails on board
Dinner on board
Day 5 Kokota Island to Funzi island and Fundu Lagoon, Pemba Island Archipelago
Breakfast at Kokota Island, Pemba Island
Heading to the remote Funzi island. Fishing (and sailing - weather permitted)
Arrival at Funzi Island where we will anchor next to the beach. Swimming and snorkeling and time to explore the new area. Giant shells everywhere!
Lunch on board
Heading south to Fundu Lagoon Lodge. Fishing (and sailing - weather permitted) on the way
Arrival at Fundu Lagoon. We have free use of their pool and you can also relax and enjoy their spa treatments (costs apply). Experience the magnificent sunset views at their Jetty Bar
Optional Dinner at the lodge or return for dinner on board the yacht
Day 6 Fundu Lagoon to Nungwi, Zanzibar
Breakfast at Fundu Lagoon Lodge, Pemba Island
Heading back slowly to Zanzibar - en-route we will go past the south of Pemba Island. Fishing (and sailing - weather permitted) on the way
Lunch on the way to Nungwi
Arrival in Nungwi, transfer back to the beach with the dinghy - end of trip at Nungwi
When is the best time to go sailing in Zanzibar?
Mid Dec to End Feb - Best charter areas N Zanzibar and Pemba Archipelago west coast and south.
March April calm with flat seas and hot. Cruising everywhere is fantastic
May calm seas but usually some rain about. Still not a bad time to be cruising as cool with calm seas.
June through to end Sept - Best charter areas Pemba North and West Coast.
Oct through to mid Dec. Fantastic time, calm seas, good fishing, hot and cruising all areas is fantastic
How to get to there?
There are International Flight direct to Stone Town (Zanzibar Island) or Via Nairobi or Dar es Salaam.
We meet you at Zanzibar airport
Road Transfer to your hotel or resort if you have pre-charter nights booked, or directly to Nungwi or to Stone Town beach front to meet crew and transfer by dingy to yacht.
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This is a guide itinerary only. There is no set cruise time frame or route we take, as it all depends on the conditions at the time and the wishes of the guests.