Ferry from Tanga to Zanzibar Ferry Tickets, Schedule & Fares

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Ferry from Tanga to Zanzibar ferry tickets online booking made easy. The Zanzibar ferry can get extremely busy, so it is best to book your ticket ahead of time, even if it is just a day or two before. You can either easy online book, go to either Tanga or Zanzibar ferry terminal or book through a verified agent. Tanga to Zanzibar boat transfer tickets online ticket booking saving you money and time.

Ferry from Tanga to Zanzibar Ferry Tickets, Schedule & Fare FAQs

Is the ferry Tanga to Zanzibar the affordable way to get to Tanga or Zanzibar?

The affordable way to get from Tanga to Zanzibar is to ferry. Tanga to Zanzibar boat transfer tickets costs $70 – $170 and takes 14h 30m.

What is the travel distance of Tanga to Zanzibar?

The travel distance between Zanzibar and Tanga is 125 km.

How do I travel from Tanga to Zanzibar City without a vehicle?

The excellent way to get from boats to Pemba or Zanzibar from Bagamoyo or Tanga which takes 14h 10m and costs $70 – $170.

How long does it take for Tanga to Zanzibar city travel?

It takes about 45 min to get from Tanga to Zanzibar City, including Tanga to Zanzibar boat transfer.

Departure and boarding procedure

I would advise you to arrive at least thirty minutes prior to the departure time.

To get through the first gate, you  will need:

• Your passport
• Yellow fever certificate
• Ticket

Once your bags have been scanned, you will obtain labels for them before heading down to the dock where they will check your Tanga to Zanzibar ferry tickets again.

Drink and food on the ferry

The ferries have drinks and food kiosks, generally serving a little selection of things: sandwiches, mandazis, samosas, fish cakes, crisps, fish cakes, hot and cold drinks etc.

If you are in Business Class and above, you will be booked a drink and a snack. Just be alert you are not permitted to bring alcohol on the ferry and they do not sell it either.

The inside of the Zanzibar ferry is ac and the seats are quite comfy.

Sitting outside is fun, mainly if you are sitting on the front row.

Boat Transfer Tanga to Zanzibar FAQs

You will need your passport to book your Ferry from Tanga to Zanzibar ticket.

In Tanga, the key ticket office is the building to the right gate that leads to the ferry.

If you online book, you can reserve your ticket, but you cannot pay in advance, so you need to collect your ticket at least three hours before departure otherwise they might sell them to someone else.