⛴️ Ferries
Dar es Salaam → Stone Town, Zanzibar
Kilimanjaro Fast Ferries
The budget-friendly alternative on the Zanzibar run.
Kilimanjaro Fast Ferries competes with Azam on the same crossing from the Kivukoni Front area of the harbour, usually undercutting its rival by five to ten dollars. The boats are a step simpler - expect firm seats and busy decks - but the sea views are the same and same-day tickets are easier to find outside holiday weekends. It is a solid choice for flexible travellers watching their budget, and for those who missed the Azam sailings.
- Operator
- Kilimanjaro Fast Ferries
- Frequency
- Daily (2-3 departures)
- Typical duration
- About 2 hours
- Price range
- $30-50
- Luggage
- About 25 kg included; extra bags charged per piece
Service classes
Booking information
☎ Tickets at the Kivukoni Front terminal kiosks or through most Dar hotels. Same-day tickets are usually available outside holiday weekends.
Good to know
Ask for a life jacket at boarding if one is not handed out. In choppy weather the open decks get soaked - stow electronics in plastic. Calm-season sailings (Oct-Mar) are the smoothest.
Times and fares are curated guidelines, not a live timetable. Always
confirm before you travel.