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Ferries route
Dar es Salaam → Stone Town, Zanzibar
The budget-friendly alternative on the Zanzibar run.
- Kilimanjaro Fast Ferries
- About 2 hours
- $30-50
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.
Service classes
- Economy
- VIP
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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.
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