Traditional Dhow
Authentic local Zanzibar experience
Patacon Cruise Zanzibar
Zanzibar's floating patacon cruise.
A traditional dhow experience with fresh patacones, tropical drinks, sunset music and Indian Ocean views.
Pop-up cafe locations & scheduleFood & Drinks
Fresh patacones, tropical drinks & more
Sunset Cruises
Unforgettable sunsets, music & good vibes
Private Events
Private charters, birthdays, proposals & more
Our Cruises
Choose your ocean moment.
From a sunset sail to private events and pop-up cafe stops, each experience is planned around weather, route and guest count.
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Sunset | Food | Music
Patacon Sunset Cruise
A relaxed sunset dhow cruise with tropical drinks, fresh patacones, music and golden-hour views over the Zanzibar coast.
2 hours
$35/ personapprox. TZS 91,000
Brunch | Lunch | Sweet finish
Patacon Pancake Cruise
A playful brunch/lunch cruise with a savoury patacon dish, snack or second bite, fresh smoothie or juice, and tropical pancakes or a sweet dessert.
2-3 hours
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Snorkeling | Wildlife | Ocean day
Dolphin Cruise
A sea adventure with snorkeling, possible dolphin sightings and selected island or beach stops depending on weather, tide and route.
3-5 hours
$50/ personapprox. TZS 130,000Pop-up Cafe
Beach delivery & pop-up cafe.
Fresh patacones, tropical drinks and good vibes, delivered to the beach or served from our daily pop-up spots.
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Patacones
$8approx. TZS 21,000Tropical Waffles
$6approx. TZS 16,000
Iced Cinnamon Latte
$5approx. TZS 13,000
Tropical Smoothies
$5approx. TZS 13,000Onboard Setup
What's onboard
The dhow has equipment for planned food and drink service, private events and relaxed seating. Final setup depends on the cruise plan and guest count.
Traditional dhow boat
Two gas cooking stations
Gas deep fryer
Cocktail equipment
Plates and glasses
Cooking tools
LED lighting
Cushions and mattresses
Sound system and speaker
Microphone
Generator
Shisha setup
Safety equipment and life jackets
Private Events
Private events on the water.
Birthdays, proposals, weddings, corporate gatherings, private dinners and sunset parties can be arranged with crew, cook and bartender depending on the event plan, weather and guest count.
Booking
Ready to plan your cruise?
Send your preferred date, group size, pickup location and the experience you want. We will help confirm the best route, menu and timing.