• Zanzibar: Prison Island Half-Day Tour with Snorkeling
  • Zanzibar: Prison Island Half-Day Tour with Snorkeling
  • Zanzibar: Prison Island Half-Day Tour with Snorkeling
  • Zanzibar: Prison Island Half-Day Tour with Snorkeling
  • Zanzibar: Prison Island Half-Day Tour with Snorkeling

Zanzibar: Prison Island Half-Day Tour with Snorkeling

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ID: GYG932433-1455972
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Country: Tanzania

Duration: 06:00 hours


Description

Discover the history of Prison Island on a half-day tour from Zanzibar. See the giant tortoises that roam the island, explore the ruins of the prison, and snorkel in the clear waters.
Explore Prison Island on a half-day tour from Stone Town. See the ruins of the prison, swim in the crystal-clear waters, and snorkel among the coral reefs.

Depart from Stone Town and head to Prison Island. Learn about the island's history as a stopover for slave merchants and the construction of the jailhouse by the Sultan in the late 19th century.

Admire the giant tortoises that were brought from the Seychelles in the early 1900s. Take a boat trip to see the reptiles and the ruins of the prison.

After your tour, enjoy some free time to swim and snorkel in the crystal-clear waters.

Highlights

  • Get up close to the giant tortoises that roam the island of Prison Island
  • Explore the ruins of the prison and learn about the island's history
  • Enjoy a boat ride to the island and take a dip in the crystal-clear waters
  • Snorkel in the clear waters around the island and see the marine life
  • Relax on the beach and enjoy the sun and the sea

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Bring your swimming costumes and towels and maximum sun protection.
We recommend to combine with Snorkeling at Sandbank, City Tour, Spice Tour.
INCLUDED
  • Mineral water during the tour
  • All entrance fees
  • Professional guide
  • Private and A/C car
  • First Aid
  • Boat
  • Life jackets
NOT INCLUDED
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

When should I book?

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.


Cancellations

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.