Half-day luxury private catamaran yacht charter to Tumbatu Island from north of Zanzibar

Highlights

• Enjoy freshly made fruity refreshment
• Troll for a big game fish along the way
• Snorkel in warm shallow water full of coral gardens
• Soak up the beauty of Tumbatu Island

All about the trip

Cruise on yacht Walkabout from Nungwi out to Tumbatu Island, with freshly made fruit smoothies, served on board along with a fruit platter, breakfast cereals, and tea and coffee. Trolling for big game fish along the way or sailing should the wind be good, the yacht will anchor off Tumbatu Island where you can snorkel in warm shallow water and experience the reef which surrounds the island. After snorkeling, hot or cold freshwater showers are offered on the back of the yacht, followed by some drinks and snacks en-route back to Nungwi.

Join us for a half-day sail to Tumbatu Island

Our half-day charters depart from the beach in Nungwi on the northern tip of Zanzibar Island. Morning half-day charters depart at 7:00 and return to the beach at 12:00 and the afternoon half-day charters depart at 13:00 and return to the beach at 18:00. As soon as our crew has slipped our mooring lines we will head out to Tumbatu Island. To begin with, you will enjoy freshly made fruit smoothies served onboard, along with a fruit platter, breakfast cereals, and tea and coffee. Now that is the way to start the day! Along the way we can be trolling for big game fish or sailing should the wind be good! Upon arrival, we will then anchor off Tumbatu Island. Here you can snorkel the beautiful coral gardens in the clear warm shallow water or go for a scuba dive and enjoy the beautiful abundant reefs that surround the island. Take a swim, or relax and enjoy, followed by some refreshing drinks and snacks en route back to Nungwi. The tour finishes at Nungwi and our private car takes you back to your hotel.

What is included in the price

• Experienced professional tour guide
• Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in a private car
• All entrances fees
• Freshly prepared snacks
• Fruits and soft drinks
• Yacht charter
• Mineral water
• Beer and wine
• Marine conservation fees
• Diving (certified divers only)
• Snorkeling gears
• Transport waiting charge
• All taxes, fuel surcharges, and service fees

What is not included in the price

• Domestic and international flights
• Gratuities for safari guide and safari chef (please tip separately)
• Visa fee (50 USD /100 USD for American or Irish Passport holders – to be paid upon arrival)
• Airport taxes
• Personal expenses

Instructions

In the event of the yacht being unavailable on the charter start date, the organizer of the tour will endeavor to replace the yacht with one of a similar type and specification as possible, to a value up to the total amount of the charter fee paid for the original yacht. Any discrepancy in the charter fees to be met by the charterer. If a replacement yacht is not available, the organizer will refund the charter fee. The organizer accepts no liability for any expenses incurred by or inconvenience caused to the charterer as a result of such cancellation.

Should the skipper determine the weather to be unsuitable or dangerous for sailing, he may take the decision not to sail the yacht in these conditions. The charterer and crew must respect his decision, even if this may lead to postponement or, in extreme cases, cancellation of the charter.

This activity is organised by Safanta Tours and Travel comp., Chukwani street, P.O.BOX 3651, Urban/West Region, Zanzibar, Tanzania, +255 778 856 362, info@safantatours.co.tz.