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Snorkelling
"The ocean touches you every day. With every drop of water you drink, every breath you take, you are connected to the ocean." - Sylvia Earle
Snorkelling Excursions
Zanzibar's North Coast offers snorkelling on the fringing reefs around Mnemba Island and Tumbatu Island or on our lovely Kendwa Reef.
Snorkelling Options
We understand there are many different levels and expectations of snorkellers from absolute beginners to experienced free divers. We offer guided snorkelling tours where the snorkellers can join on the same excursion with their diving family members or charter a private snorkelling boat. Our 44' sailing catamaran, Papagena, offers a lovely half or full day excursion with snorkelling and sunset sailing combined. We also provide snorkelling courses for those who have never tried or would like additional guidance.
- Mnemba Island: 2-10+ m max depth, 30-40 min boat journey
- Tumbatu Island: 3-12m max depth, 12-15 min boat journey
- Kendwa Reef: 2-10m max depth, 5 min boat journey
Our Snorkel Locations
Mnemba Island
Enjoy a scenic boat journey around the northern tip of Zanzibar to the Mnemba Island Marine Conservation Area. While the island itself is private, you will snorkel around the fringing reefs and enjoy the diversity of marine life.
Tumbatu Island
Only a short speedboat ride away from either of our dive bases, you can surround yourself in an abundance of reef fishes and enjoy floating over spectacular corals on the fringing reefs around Tumbatu Island and Mwana wa Mwana.
Kendwa Reef
You are welcome to join us for a snorkel on our fringing reef which is around 800m in front of Kendwa Beach. This reef offers a diversity of corals and aquatic life, and hosts many interesting juvenile marine creatures.
Today is the perfect day to try - no experience necessary!
