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Dar es Salaam

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How to book a Ferry to Dar es Salaam

How to book a Ferry to Dar es Salaam

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Dar es Salaam Ferry Services

Dar es Salaam Ferry

Dar es Salaam port sailing information

Can you get a ferry to Dar es Salaam?

Yes, you can get a ferry to Dar es Salaam from 1 different ports. These include Zanzibar.

Dar es Salaam schedules

Ferries to Dar es Salaam sail up to 4 times a day and up to 27 times a week.

Dar es Salaam operators

Ferries to Dar es Salaam are operated by 1 operators including Zan Fast Ferries.

How long is the ferry to Dar es Salaam?

The duration of the ferry to Dar es Salaam depends on the route you choose. The Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam is the fastest ferry with a duration of about 1 hour 20 minutes, whilst Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam is the slowest ferry with a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.

Bear in mind that Dar es Salaam ferry times can change from season to season so it's best to check the latest Dar es Salaam ferry timetable before you book.


Ferry routes to Dar es Salaam

There are currently 1 different ferry routes to Dar es Salaam.

Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam

Popular ferry routes to Dar es Salaam

Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam is the most popular route, with 4 daily and 27 weekly sailings. The journey usually takes around 1 hour 20 minutes and costs 31 on average. 

Where do ferries from Dar es Salaam go to?

Dar es Salaam ferries currently sail to 1 ports including Zanzibar.


Dar es Salaam ferry prices

How much is the ferry to Dar es Salaam?

Dar es Salaam ferry prices vary depending on various factors. The route, season, operator and type of ship you sail on can all affect the Dar es Salaam ferry cost. 

Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam is the cheapest ferry, costing $41 on average. There are 4 daily and 27 weekly sailings on this route. The journey usually takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.


Getting the ferry to Dar es Salaam with vehicles and pets

Is there a car ferry to Dar es Salaam?

Unfortunately, you cannot take a car ferry to Dar es Salaam.

Are foot passengers allowed on ferries to Dar es Salaam?

Yes, foot passengers are allowed on ferries to Dar es Salaam with 1 operators including Zan Fast Ferries.

Can I take my bike on ferries to Dar es Salaam?

You cannot take your bike on ferries to Dar es Salaam.

Can I take my pet on the ferry to Dar es Salaam?

Unfortunately, you cannot take your pet on ferries to Dar es Salaam.


How to book ferry tickets to Dar es Salaam

It's easy to book ferry tickets to Dar es Salaam online at Direct Ferries using our Deal Finder. Enter your departure and arrival ports along the date you'd like to travel to see all available options. You can also compare alternative routes to find the best ferry to suit you.

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