Top 6 Zanzibar Snorkeling Tours

1.Mnemba Island: Dolphin Swim & Snorkeling with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 591 reviews · 3.5 - 5 hours · from $21Our pick

Join local guides such as Khamis, Ali, Ramadan, or Fransic for a half-day boat trip from Muyuni Beach to Mnemba Atoll. You may swim near wild dolphins, snorkel with tropical fish and sea turtles, and stop for fruit on a sandbank. Hotel pickup and lunch are optional extras, depending on the package.

“The most incredible experience!!!! Our guides Ali & Abdul were fantastic - could not recommend enough!!”

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2.Private Dolphin Tour and Snorkeling at Mnemba Island reef

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 104 reviews · from $104

Spend about three hours in Zanzibar’s northeast waters with a private crew, looking for wild dolphins near Mnemba, snorkeling among coral and tropical fish, then relaxing at a clear-water sandbank. Ahmed and Msomali are among the guides praised for patience and care. Equipment, fruit, water, transport, and hotel transfers are included.

“I totalement recommand this activité! Perfect . Thank you for our guide Ahmed Who was so patient and kind with us. He gîtes us lots of advice.”

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3.From Paje/Jambian: Safari Blue Snorkelling with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 67 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $90

Travel from your Zanzibar hotel to Fumba, then sail by wooden dhow through Menai Bay Conservation Area. You’ll swim at a sandbank, snorkel over coral, visit lagoons and mangroves, and eat a seafood barbecue with fruit. English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish guides are offered, though language service should be confirmed.

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4.Private/Sharing: Snorkeling with Dolphins Sandbank in Mnemba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $120Top rated

Sail from Kendwa to Mnemba Island on a traditional dhow with your own group. Watch for dolphins, snorkel among coral and colorful fish, enjoy a seafood and chicken barbecue, visit a low-tide sandbank, then sail back with fruit as the sun sets. Crew members may include Matthias, Mbwana, Yusef, or Musa.

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6.Tumbatu Island Private Snorkeling Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · 3.5 - 5.5 hours · from $78

Travel from northern Zanzibar to Tumbatu and nearby reefs for a private snorkeling trip with guides such as Hasan or Ali. Expect clear water, fruit, soft drinks, and a quiet setting with few boats. Reef quality can vary, and low tide may mean a muddy walk to the boat, so bring reef shoes.

“We had a wonderful snorkeling adventure with Hasan and the captain of the boat. We were the only boat in the area where we snorkeled off of Tumbatu island. For the budget price, we thought it was a good value without luxury but we had all we needed. I recommend it for a more local style adventure.”

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