Set Sail For Adventure
Boat Hire, Yacht Hire & Berthing
Explore Zanzibar from Stone Town with speed boats, luxury transfers, yacht hire, snacks, dining menus and marina berthing services.
Choose Your Boat
Rates below are in US dollars and include 2 hours waiting time for the listed trips unless otherwise stated.
Salpa
Compact speed boat for smaller private trips.
| Trip | Rate |
|---|---|
| Prison Island | US$ 90 |
| Sandbank | US$ 100 |
| Cruising | US$ 130 |
Explorer
Comfortable choice for families and small groups.
| Trip | Rate |
|---|---|
| Prison Island | US$ 110 |
| Sandbank | US$ 120 |
| Cruising | US$ 150 |
Jodari
Larger boat option with twin engines.
| Trip | Rate |
|---|---|
| Prison Island | US$ 160 |
| Sandbank | US$ 170 |
| Cruising | US$ 200 |
Falusi
Spacious 12 passenger speed boat for private hire.
| Trip | Rate |
|---|---|
| Prison Island | US$ 190 |
| Sandbank | US$ 200 |
| Cruising | US$ 230 |
Nguru
Premium high-power boat for bigger groups.
| Trip | Rate |
|---|---|
| Prison Island | US$ 220 |
| Sandbank | US$ 240 |
| Cruising per hour | US$ 270 |
Need advice?
Tell us your group size, preferred route and timing, and the marina team will recommend the best boat.
Monthly & Daily Marina Berthing
Secure marina berthing options with monthly and daily pricing by vessel size.
| Up to 3m | 3.1 – 8m | 8.1 – 12m | 12.1 – 15m | 15.1 – 18m | 18.1 – 22m | 22m & above |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enquire | US$ 600 | US$ 1,000 | US$ 1,200 | US$ 1,400 | US$ 1,600 | Enquire |
| Daily – Less than 18m | Daily – More than 18m |
|---|---|
| US$ 50 | US$ 100 |
Private Yacht Experiences
Half day, full day and overnight yacht hire options for private groups.
Half Day
5 hours yacht hire for up to 25 people.
Full Day
8 hours yacht hire for up to 25 people.
Overnight
24 hours yacht hire for up to 6 people.
Snacks, Soft Drinks & Dining Menus
Add snacks, water, soft drinks or dining menus to your boat or yacht experience.
Silver Snacks
- Beef samosas
- Vegetarian spring rolls
- Crispy chicken nuggets
- Cheese & garlic crostini
- Mixed fruit platter
- Young coconut
Gold Snacks
- Beef mishkaki
- Chicken hot dog
- Crispy fish fingers
- Naan bread
- Cassava chips
- Crispy potato wedges
- Mixed fruit platter
- Young coconut
Diamond Snacks
- Prawn crostini
- Chicken bites
- Lamb skewers
- Mini pizzas
- Cheese board
- Vegetable samosas
- Fish cutlets
- Mixed fruit platter
- Young coconut
Meal Options
US$ 20 Menu
- Appetizers: Chicken samosa, fresh young coconut
- Starters: Greek salad, prawn Caesar salad
- Main dishes: Grilled fish fillet with lemon butter sauce, grilled beef mishkak with mushroom sauce
- Sides: Vegetable fried rice, crispy potato wedges, penne arrabbiata
- Dessert: Mixed fruit platter, Azam ice cream
US$ 30 Menu
- Appetizers: Beef spring rolls, fresh avocado mocktail with mint, fresh young coconut
- Starters: Avocado ranch salad, Italian chicken salad
- Main dishes: Prawn mishkaki with barbecue sauce, roasted chicken with chicken gravy
- Sides: White rice, sautéed vegetables, French fries
- Dessert: Mixed fruit platter, chocolate brownies
Private Boat Transfers
Direct luxury transfers from Stone Town to Nungwi, Dar es Salaam or Mafia.
| Route | Duration | Nguru – 15 pax / 3 x 350HP | Jodari – 10 pax / 2 x 250HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Town to Nungwi | 1 hour | US$ 1,500 | US$ 1,200 |
| Stone Town to Dar | 1.5 hours | US$ 2,000 | US$ 1,600 |
| Stone Town to Mafia | 3.5 hours | US$ 2,800 | US$ 1,850 |
Ready to set sail?
Contact Hotel Verde Marina & Boat Hire for reservations, availability and personalised boat recommendations.