Classic Reef Tour Experience in Zanzibar Classic Reef Experience in Zanzibar

Explore the Indian Ocean's vibrant sea life on our Classic Reef Tour around Bawe Island. Enjoy a 2-hour semi-submarine ride with a welcome drink, private seating, water, and memory photos included.
SUMMARY

Discover the fascinating Marine Life of the Indian Ocean around Bawe island, on-board the Semi-Submarine. You will enjoy the fresh ocean breeze on the upper deck and the colorful marine life of the Zanzibar archipelago reefs from your window seat under water. Watch divers interact with fish, while listening to our experienced marine-guides.

CRUISE TO CORAL REEF

Your cruise to the coral reef will take about 30 minutes. We recommend you to remain on the upper deck at the beginning, where your guide will provide information about Zanzibar’s history, nearby islands and Stone Town. You are free to stay on the upper or lower deck during the tour. Once you approach the reef, your guide will advise you to move to the lower deck to start exploring the marine life through our large unbreakable windows, accompanied by fish/coral charts and guide’s explanations.

MEMORY PICTURES
Your guide and diver will take free memory pictures of you through the large windows from outside the submarine. However, passengers are not allowed to swim, dive or snorkel during the tour.

BRIEFING & REFRESHMENTS

Professional safety briefing at our fully acclimatised departure lounge at Forodhani Gardens, 30 min. before departure time.

Children will be provided with life jackets right at the departure lounge. Adults life jackets on-board.

Enjoy free WIFI, snacks and drinks at the acclimatized departure lounge. Private toilets nearby.

For your convenience, large baggage should be left at the departure lounge

BOARDING PROCESS

After the briefing, your guide will escort you to the submarine boarding platform via our inflatable shuttle boat (RIB). Depending on the tide level, you’ll be boarding the shuttle boat either at the nearby stairs or at the close beach.

Upon reaching the floating boarding platform, the Captain and crew will welcome and assist you, followed by a short briefing.

LIMITATIONS

No pets allowed

Luggage or large bags

Not suitable for children under 5

Not suitable for pregnant women

No food or drinks to be brought on board

Dress code as per Zanzibar's guidelines

HOW TO PREPARE

ID or Passport: For identification during the boarding process

Sunscreen: Protect your skin from UV rays

Sunglasses & Hat: Guard your eyes and head from directs unlight

Water proof Bag:To keep your belongings dry

Essential Meds:If you have any specific condition, bring them along

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.