Beverages and fruit or snacks served on the dhow are usually included, and most are also equipped with an outboard engine. Historians are divided as to whether the dhow was invented by Arabs or Indians. The sunsets viewed from the dhow are evocative and timeless.
Dhow (Arabic داو dāwa Marathi "dāw") is the generic name of a number of traditional sailing vessels with one or more masts with settee or sometimes lateen sails, used in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean region. Location: Stone Town. See the sights of Zanzibar Stone Town at dusk on this evening Sunset Dhow Cruise and dinner from Stone Town to Sandbank. Sunset Dhow Cruise Zanzibar is a wonderful romantic dhow cruise from Stone Town, you will start your journey in a traditional Arabian Dhow. Hope Dhow is a beautiful and one of the most exquisite Dhow in the area. Enjoy this stunning sunset cruise on a local dhow. Cruising around small islands and along the coast line on a dhow is a fantastic and memorable experience. About Sunset Cruise - Dhow Safaris Step onto the deck of our vessels, relax and let us sail you away on a magical sunset cruise to end your day. Sit back, relax and enjoy the peacefulness of the ocean as you hear the ripple of water on the sides of the dhow… Zanzibar Watersports: Dhow cruise - See 229 traveler reviews, 174 candid photos, and great deals for Nungwi, Tanzania, at Tripadvisor. Originally crafted using traditional methods and solid wood, you can sail the shores of Zanzibar in luxury, whilst feeling very close to nature and cared for by Hope Dhow’s awesome crew of very experienced sailors. The history of dhow boats started a long time ago when Arab and Indian merchants began exploring East Africa. The merchants used them to travel a long way, from India, Oman all the way to Zanzibar and back, using monsoon winds.Zanzibar became a hub for exporting goods, particularly spices, unfortunately slaves and also elephant tusks. Our sunset cruises leave Stone Town in the late afternoon to cruise along the coast, slicing through the clear turquoise water. Zanzibar Dhow Sunset Cruise; Dhow Sunset Cruise. Changuu Island formerly was known as Kibandiko Islands but now is known as Prison Island lies about 30 mins by boat from Stone Town. Leave Stone Town in the late afternoon and cruise along the coast, slicing through the clear turquoise water. Dhow Cruise To Prison Island. As you cruise down Stone Town, enjoy pre-dinner drinks and hors d’oeuvres before arriving at the Sandbank, a stunning Zanzibar for a delicious buffet dinner including local wine beer and soft drinks.