Funzi and Kinazini Islands dhow cruise
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Funzi and Kinazini Islands dhow cruise

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Great
10 reviews
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£56.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 9 hours
Instant confirmation
Guided tour
Local touch
Meal included
E-Voucher
Why you’ll love this…
  • Visit Funzi Island's historic fishing village
  • Interact with the local Shirazi community
  • Relax at a sandbar with pristine white sand
  • Explore the Ramisi River by motorized boat
What to expect

Embark on an unforgettable experience with the Funzi & Kinazini dhow trip, a captivating cruise through the tranquil waters off Kenya’s coast. This tour offers an authentic sailing adventure aboard a beautifully crafted traditional dhow. As you set sail, you’ll discover the picturesque Funzi Island, renowned for its lush mangroves and pristine beaches.

Visit to Funzi Island’s historic fishing village, where you can enjoy the unique charm of a sandbar perfect for swimming or strolling on white sand. Continuing the voyage, you’ll sail to Kinazini Island for a delicious seafood lunch, with options available for vegetarians and those preferring chicken.

After lunch, aboard motorized boats to explore the Ramisi River. This excursion provides opportunities for birdwatching and an enchanting mangrove ecosystem. The tour concludes with a transfer back to your hotel.

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What's included
  • check Lunch and drinks
  • check Cruise
  • check Water
  • check Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • check Tour guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Alcoholic drinks
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
Where
Meeting point:
Pick up from your hotels in Mombasa. You will indicate your pickup location at checkout and confirm your pickup time and location directly with the local operator
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • Please make sure to fill in all the requests at check-out and carefully read the voucher after booking
  • Please contact the local partner 48 hours before the tour to confirm your pickup location and time. You will find the contacts in the voucher after booking
  • Pickup time and duration of the tour will vary depending on the location of your hotel, weather, and traffic conditions

Remember to bring:

  • A towel, sunscreen, a hat, and sandals
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Provider
Pollmans Tours & Safaris Ltd
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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4 /5

Based on 10 reviews from verified customers

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  • S

    Schroedinger

    Verified booking

    2.2
    18 January 2026

    Solo traveller

    Wasser inklusive, wenn man vorher eine Kunststoffflasche käuflich erwirbt. Keine Dhau!!! Ganz normales Motorboot. Erste Station, direkt Waisenhaus. Dort singen ein paar Kinder kurz drei Lieder an, dann geht die Spendenbox herum. Dann der übliche Basar. Wiev viele Tücher und Armbändchen soll man denn noch kaufen... Winzige Gruppe in einem riesigen Lokal. Traurig! Dann sagt die Tour ab! Und vom Nordstrand in Mombasa, wählt auf keinen Fall diese Tour!!! Einfach drei Stunden Anfahrt. Zurück noch län

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    Mike Gallagher

    Verified booking

    3
    10 July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    I paid for a cruise on a Dhow and was given a cruise on a canoe with an outboard motor.

  • M

    Marko

    Verified booking

    4.6
    27 February 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    Interesting tour showing authentic islanders life.

  • Z

    Zanis

    Verified booking

    3.8
    25 October 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    Personal freundlich, essen auch gut, zu lange fahrt am Fluss - wenig zeit zum baden.

  • K

    Katha

    Verified booking

    5
    12 February 2025

    Travelled with family

    Der Ausflug war perfekt organisiert. Wir wurden pünktlich abgeholt und sehr herzlich begrüßt. Unser Guide war großartig und hat uns viel über Kenia erzählt. Die angefahrenen Ziele waren gut ausgesucht. Besonders gut hat uns gefallen das es eine kleine Gruppe war mit 7 Personen. Das Essen während der Fahrt gehörte zu dem besten was wir in Kenia gegessen haben. Ingesamt war es ein wunderbares Erlebnis.

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    Happy travellers

    Verified booking

    4.6
    13 April 2024

    Travelled with family

    Although the weather could have been better we thoroughly enjoyed the day out as a different form of holiday boat trip. However, my grandsons were disappointed not to see any crocodiles !!!!

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