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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.

Zanzibar Shared Yacht - Cabin Cruise | 5 nights

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!

Cruise Dates

  • OCTOBER 2022:

3rd to the 8th

  • NOVEMBER 2022:

1st to the 6th

  • DECEMBER 2022:

1st to the 6th

  • JANUARY 2023

9th to the 14th

  • FEBRUARY 2023

6th to the 11th

  • MARCH 2023

6th to the 11th

  • APRIL 2023

10th to the 16th easter week!

5 Nights / 6 days Zanzibar Cabin Cruise


Double Cabin

USD 1563 per person sharing

Single Person in own cabin
USD 3125 per person


Min of 2 guests required per departure


Includes

  • Use of the yacht with all on board water sports equipment

  • Skipper, Crew

  • Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner and all Snacks

  • Teas & Coffees, Water and Soft Drinks,

  • Selected local beers and table wine

  • Mineral water

  • Bedding and Towels.

  • Water Sports

  • Fuel For Main Yacht and Tenders

  • Cash box

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.




Gallery

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.

Yachts Available for this Cruise

Zanzibar Yacht Charter | 45ft Catamaran
Zanzibar, Mafia, Pemba

45ft Zanzibar Yacht Charter Catamaran

Crewed

Euros 1800

per day

12

Zanzibar Yacht Charter | 48ft Catamaran
Zanzibar, Mafia, Pemba

48ft Zanzibar Yacht Charter Catamaran

Crewed & Skipper only

Euros 1215

per night

12

Zanzibar Yacht Charters
Zanzibar, Mafia & Pemba Archipelago

45ft Zanzibar Yacht Charter Catamaran

Crewed

Euros 2500

per night

12

Catamaran Zanzibar | Yacht Charter | Oceans Islands & Safaris of Africa
Zanzibar, Mafia & Pemba Archipelago

56ft Catamaran Yacht - Zanzibar Island

Crewed Yacht

USD 2500

per night

12

Zanzibar Yacht Charter | 46ft Catamaran
Zanzibar, Mafia, Pemba

46ft Zanzibar Yacht Charter Catamaran

Crewed

USD 2700

per day

12

38ft Zanzibar Yacht Sailing Charters
Zanzibar, Mafia & Pemba Archipelago

38ft Zanzibar Yacht Sailing Charters

Crewed

$2500

per night

12

Zanzibar Yacht Charters
Zanzibar, Mafia & Pemba Archipelago

45ft Zanzibar Yacht Charter Catamaran

Crewed

USD 2500

per night

12

Zanzibar Boat  | Yacht & Boat Charters Cruises in Zanzibar
Zanzibar, Mafia & Pemba Archipelago

48ft Zanzibar Boat Charter

Crewed

$ 2500

per night

12

Zanzibar Yacht Charter | 63ft Power Catamaran
Zanzibar, Mafia, Pemba

63ft Zanzibar Yacht Charter Catamaran

Crewed

USD 2995

per day

12

Zanzibar Yacht Charters
Zanzibar, Mafia, Pemba

45ft Zanzibar Yacht Charter Catamaran

Crewed

Euros 2500

per night

12

Zanzibar Yacht Charters
Zanzibar, Mafia & Pemba Archipelago

44Ft Helia Catamaran

Crewed

Euros 2000

per night

12

Zanzibar Mafia Pemba
Zanzibar, Mafia & Pemba Archipelago

60ft Zanzibar Dhow Yacht

Crewed

$ 2500

per night

12

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