Zanzibar Yacht Charter is the longest-running yacht charter company in Zanzibar, proudly operating since 1999. For over two decades, we’ve been crafting unforgettable Indian Ocean sailing adventures.
We offer luxurious crewed liveaboard holidays, day charters, and overnight trips, with a professional crew and a handpicked fleet ready to take you off the beaten path.
Our passion go es beyond sailing — we are deeply experienced in both fishing and diving in Tanzania. From chasing prime game fish like marlin and tuna, to exploring Zanzibar’s world-class dive sites, we know these waters intimately.
This love for the ocean brought us here, and now we’re here to share it with you.
Browse our Yachts and Charter Options and start planning your custom East African yacht holiday today.
At Zanzibar Yacht Charters, fishing is at the heart of what we do. Through our dedicated sportfishing division, Fishing Zanzibar Co Ltd—established in 2005—we offer unforgettable angling adventures led by experienced captains and crew who know East Africa’s waters inside and out.
Whether you’re after an action-packed day charter near the legendary Pemba Channel, or an extended fishing liveaboard expedition to the remote and thrilling Latham Island—a prime game fishing destination—we provide access to some of the best fishing grounds the Zanzibar Archipelago and Tanzanian coastline have to offer.
Expect to target big species like marlin, tuna, dorado, sailfish, and more, all while enjoying the comfort and expertise of our fully crewed yachts.
Experience luxury and adventure on the Indian Ocean with Zanzibar Yacht Charter. Choose from our fleet of premium Sailing Yachts, Catamarans, and Power Yachts—perfect for day trips, liveaboard diving to Pemba, or thrilling fishing safaris.
Relax with expert captains, gourmet meals by our Zanzibari chef, and the comfort of spacious, stable yachts. Whether you’re sailing, diving, fishing, or simply unwinding, we deliver the ultimate East African yacht experience.
Zanzibar Yacht Charter is based up in the north of Zanzibar on Nungwi Beach! We have located ourselves here due to the close proximity to some of the best destinations for snorkelling, diving, fishing, whale watching, sailing,etc.
Set off on the ultimate island-hopping escape with our Zanzibar Yacht Holidays! Cruise the stunning archipelago aboard a luxury yacht or catamaran, exploring crystal-clear waters, pristine beaches, and vibrant marine life. From diving at Pemba to sportfishing at Latham and uncovering Mafia’s charm—each trip is a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation.
Explore more: Click below to discover each island’s unique allure and start planning your dream getaway!
Posted on Trail63141426330Verified Very flexible price with Phenomenon Tours Dear Sabina! Thank you indeed for making our clients have an incredible moment. It really everyone was over joy, again big thanks to your team, Captain Mohammed, Chef sheha and Juma they were all very helpful, charming and so kindness, and the food was 100% delicious, it's absolutely appreciated. Definitely, it will be continuously working together, working together between you and us. With pleasurePosted on Devora HVerified Mnemba tour Beautiful experience with a great crew. Captain Chantal, Chef Sheha and Deckhand Mwalimu made it a great experience. Mnemba was gorgeous and we got to swim with dolphins.Posted on 97jacksonjVerified Was amazing Trips we enjoyed a lot We had an amazing experience with Zanzibar Yacht Everything was well-organized, and our staff made the trip so much fun while showing us incredible experiences . You can see they truly care about creating great memories for their guests. Highly recommend for anvone visiting Tanzania Zanzibar this amazing trip for Diving and fishing game Zanzibar IslandPosted on Mama CVerified TOP of the Things to do in nungwi. Was an amazing experience. The sea was a bit choppy at first but they did brief us before we started the journey. Finally stopped and all went well. Some friends went snorkeling on the reef and the rest of us rested and swam in the clear zanzibar waters. The catamaran had Bluetooth access so we could play music. The crew were also very informative and professional.Posted on Frances012Verified Zanzibar day cruise on a catamaran These guys were really professional and the boat was in good working order and very clean The lunch that chef Pepsi cooked was apsolutly delicious with fresh seafood and chicken and authentic curry sauceIt’s a great pity that when we got to the area to snorkel there were numerous other boats on cheap day trips to the reef.The snorkel guide was excellent but there wasn’t a vast amount to see as tourism seems to have all but killed the coralIt was however a memorable day with beautiful swimming and very relaxing A great experience and we felt very well cared for by Captain AliPosted on Keith HVerified One of the highlights of our holiday. We had an amazing family & friends day out to mbemba. Staff were amazing, super friendly, food & drinks were amazing. Boat was in great condition. It was just a wonderful well organised day out. Highly recommend it.Posted on TheduchessofwVerified Absolutely wonderful ! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Phenomenal day with the best crew ! We had the most wonderful experience with our friends and family. The staff could not have done enough, and the food and drinks flowed. Of course the natural beauty is a given in that area, so jumping into that blue sea is so special!Huge Thankyou to the staff on that fabulous boat! We all had the best time ever! A trip to remember ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Posted on Jason WVerified Perfect way to spend my 30th birthday Really lovely boat, great service (from the booking team to the team on board) and we were well taken care of. The team took us to a place we could swim during the cruise, which was awesome. Highly recommend this experience with Zanzibar Yacht Charter if you’re in Zanzibar.Posted on US PVerified Fun Day Boating activity Zanzibar yacht charter was very nice. The Captain and crew were very attentive ...we went fishing and snorkling. It was an experiance to remeber ...Getting picked up on the beach and cruise to tumbaktu at sunset ....Try to go when the winds are light to fully enjoy the experiance ....Posted on MarkVerified Best ever yachting experience in Africa! Super easy to book and the boats were clean and well looked after. Had an absolutely fab time and were looked after really well. The food was excellent and the overall experience was amazing. This was our third time and we loved it… gets better every time. Thank you team, we’ll be back soon ..hopefully.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more