Nungwi Sunset Dhow Cruise

Overview

This relaxed late-afternoon cruise departs from Nungwi on a traditional dhow operated by a confirmed local boat supplier. The displayed launch price is for a shared departure from a Nungwi meeting point and assumes a suitable group is operating. A private dhow and hotel transfers can be quoted separately. Departure time changes through the year and sailing is subject to boat capacity, safe sea and weather conditions; sunset visibility is never guaranteed.

Highlights

• Traditional dhow sailing from Nungwi
• North-coast views from the water
• Shared departure with private option on request
• Light refreshments when confirmed
• Sunset atmosphere when weather allows

Itinerary

1. Meet at the confirmed Nungwi beach point
2. Check in with the boat team
3. Safety briefing and life-jacket check
4. Late-afternoon dhow cruise along the north coast
5. Light refreshments when included by the confirmed supplier
6. Return to the Nungwi meeting point after sunset

Included

• Seat on a confirmed shared dhow
• English-speaking boat-team support
• Life jacket
• Drinking water
• Light refreshments only when listed in the written confirmation

Not included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off unless added
• Private dhow upgrade
• Alcoholic and premium drinks
• Guaranteed sunset visibility
• Personal expenses
• Tips

Before you book

Pickup

The displayed from price uses a Nungwi meeting point. Pickup from Nungwi, Kendwa or another Zanzibar area is included only when it appears in the written quotation.

Start time

Check-in is normally in the late afternoon. The exact time changes with the season, sunset time, supplier schedule, sea and weather conditions.

Private / shared

The displayed launch price is for a shared dhow departure from a Nungwi meeting point. A private dhow and hotel transfers are available only when separately quoted and confirmed.

Guide language

Live tour guidance and booking communication are provided in English. Another guide language is available only when Kofia confirms it in writing before payment.

Children

Children are welcome when the activity is suitable. Send every child age before confirmation. Child price, vehicle seat, life-jacket, swimming ability and attraction requirements are confirmed in writing before payment.

Cancellation

A booking request can be cancelled without charge before written confirmation and payment. After confirmation, cancellation is free until 48 hours before the start, less any supplier cost disclosed as non-refundable before payment. Cancellation 24 to 48 hours before start is charged 50%; within 24 hours or no-show is non-refundable. Date changes depend on availability.

Weather

The cruise operates only when the captain and supplier consider sea and weather conditions safe. Kofia may delay, reschedule or cancel; recoverable payment for an unprovided cruise is refunded when no suitable alternative is accepted.

Payment

After availability and the final price are confirmed in writing, Kofia sends the approved payment method and any required deposit. The confirmation states the currency, amount paid, remaining balance and due date. Never pay an account or link that Kofia has not confirmed.

Confirmation

Kofia normally replies within 2 hours between 07:00 and 22:00 East Africa Time. Late-night requests are handled the next morning. The experience is confirmed only after written confirmation and any required payment.

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