Traveling with Azam marines Boat from Zanzibar to Dar or Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar is one of the best experiences.
When you are in Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam it is one of the activities you should try.
The price range from 25,000 to normal class up to 80,000 for VIP royal classes for Tanzanian. And foreigners range from $ 25 to $ 80.
Azam marines have fleet of 8 vessels with a speed range 25 knots up to 40 knots allowing passengers to be in Zanzibar from Dar es salaam within 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Travel Tips All foreign passengers (none Tanzanian citizens) are required to carry their passports when traveling between the islands of Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania.
Foreign passengers are required to pay for their tickets in United States Dollar (USD$). They do however accept payments in UK Pound Sterling (Stg) and Euro (€).
All other currencies are not acceptable. Foreigners with resident permits or exemption certificates are allowed to pay for their fares in Tanzanian Shillings and will be charged the normal fares applicable for citizens.
Tanzanian citizens are encouraged to carry some identification to prove their citizenship. And it is recommend all passengers to buy their tickets from Azam marines offices in Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar or Pemba and from approved travel agents throughout the country.