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Full-Day Boat Tour to Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank

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Know Before You Go

Experience type

Group · Day Tour Or Activity

Duration

4 hours

Minimum age

10+

Physical difficulty

Easy

Booking cut-off

1 day before

Vorti AI Summary

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Best for

Adventure seekers · Culture lovers · Food lovers

Top highlights

Duration: 4 hours · Local wooden boat · Visit to Prison Island

Weather & vibe

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Package Options

Shared Prison Island (Max 27)

Adult

Highlights

  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Local wooden boat
  • Visit to Prison Island
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Local wooden boat
  • Visit to Prison Island
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Seafood & Swahili buffet lunch
  • Soft drinks
  • Wine or beer
  • Snacks & tropical fruit
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure

Discover the best of Zanzibar with a full-day tour that combines the historical charm of Prison Island and the serene beauty of Nakupenda Sandbank. Start your adventure by sailing from Stone Town to explore Prison Island, where you can meet the giant Aldabra tortoises and learn about the island's intriguing past. Then, unwind on Nakupenda Sandbank, renowned for its idyllic white sands and crystal-clear waters. Enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and a delicious seafood buffet lunch right on the beach, all while soaking in the sun and capturing stunning photos. Full-day shared tour from Stone Town, approximately 7 hours Visit historic Prison Island and meet giant tortoises Relax on Nakupenda Sandbank with swimming and snorkeling Enjoy a seafood buffet lunch and drinks on the sandbank

Tour tags

Day Trips And ExcursionsShore ExcursionsNatureSailing Or Boat Tour

Your Impact from This Booking

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Estimated contribution

฿377

5% · ≈ ฿189 per person

After discounts, excluding pickup. Booking-wide discounts are apportioned across the tour and pickup.

Based on the listed starting price; updates with your booking selection.

Project supported

Local Community & Environmental Care Fund

Vorti impact estimate

  • ≈ 9 native tree saplings
  • ≈ 0 days of ranger equipment & meals

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Tour operator

Important Information

  • PUBLIC_TRANSPORTATION_NEARBY

Cancellation Policy

  • 100% cancellation fee when cancelling within 1 day of departure
  • 0% cancellation fee when cancelling within 1000 days of departure

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