Dar es Salaam → Stone Town, Zanzibar

Azam Marine runs the most frequent and most polished service on the Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar corridor, with modern catamarans, assigned seating and air-conditioned cabins. Boats sail from the Azam Marine terminal on Sokoine Drive, a short taxi ride from the city centre. Economy tickets sit on the lower deck, while Business and VIP get upper-deck views and more legroom - worth the upgrade on a clear day. Check in at least 60 minutes before departure: every passenger completes a Zanzibar passenger manifest with passport details before boarding, and queues build quickly on Friday afternoons and holiday weekends.