Small-group boat trip · Vilankulo
Dhow Sailing from Vilankulo to Magaruque Island
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Schedule
- 08:30–15:30
- Departs from
- Vilankulo
- Languages
- EN
- Payment
- On the day, no prepayment
Overview
A traditional sailing dhow leaves the Vilankulo shore for Magaruque, the archipelago's nearest island. There is snorkelling on the fringing reef and a swim stop on the beach, with lunch usually prepared on the sand. Because the dhow sails, crossing time depends on wind and tide, and an engine may be used in calm weather.
Boats running this tour
1 boatPick a boat to see its times, photos and booking form. You pay on board on the day.
Route
Vilankulo beach, Magaruque fringing reef, Magaruque beach, Vilankulo beach
- 08:30
- 09:10
- 11:05
- 15:30
Times and stop order are a sample itinerary; each boat sets its own schedule and the skipper may adjust the route for weather and sea conditions.
What's included
Included
- Dhow and crew
- Snorkelling gear
- Beach lunch on most offers
Not included
- Bazaruto National Park fee unless stated
Who it's for
Suitable
- Families with children — no age limit
- Solo travellers and small groups — per-person seats
Not suitable / ask first
- Pets — no boat lists them as allowed
- Wheelchairs — access not listed, ask in advance
- Alcohol — no boat lists it as sold or allowed, ask first
Compiled from the details each boat gives on its own profile.
Good to know
- Meeting point
- Vilankulo
- Hotel pick-up
- No hotel pick-up listed; you make your own way to the meeting point.
- Season
- All year
- Prices
- Adult MZN 5,000 · Child MZN 2,500Prices are each boat's current rates.
- Cancellation
- More than 24 h before: free cancellation
- 12 h–24 h before: late cancellation
- Less than 12 h before: counts as a no-show
- Weather
- If wind or waves make the trip unsafe, the operator postpones or cancels; you are never charged for an operator cancellation. You pay on board, so there is no prepayment at risk.
- Local notes
- Dhows have little shade; bring sun protection.
- Departure and return times shift with the tide.
- A national park fee per person applies.
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Reviews are left for the boats on this route after the trip and are moderated.