Sailing along the Shimoni coast

Your tailored sea safari awaits.

Set out from Shimoni into the Wasini Channel aboard a private catamaran, with pristine reefs, remote islands and the Indian Ocean unfolding around you.

Explore cruises

Beyond the expected

Experience the Swahili Coast from the sea.

From the protected waters of Kisite–Mpunguti to Funzi, Wasini and the remote islands beyond, Shimoni is a natural starting point for slow, private exploration by sea.

The journey is deliberately unhurried: swim, snorkel, linger over lunch, follow the tide and let the coastline reveal itself at its own rhythm.

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Explore our Catamaran Cruises

Choose your voyage.

Start with our signature full day catamaran cruise or ask us to tailor a shorter sail, sunset experience or multi-day journey.

Signature day charter

Day Cruising

Tide dependent

Arrive in Shimoni the day before. Settle in with a sunset, meet your Skipper and discuss your expectations for the next day.

Explore Kisite Marine Reserve and Mpunguti Islands or visit Funzi Island.

USD 1,200

Up to 6 guests · +USD 50 per person after 6 · 10 guests max

Cruise option 1

Private half-day

Afternoon & Sunset Cruise

Tailored timing · 3:30 PM–7:00 PM

Arrive in Shimoni by mid-day. À la carte lunch is available before you meet your Skipper and board in the afternoon.

Includes fruit, snacks and soft drinks. Beer and wine are available at a surcharge, and you may bring your own bottle.

USD 650

Private charter based on 6 guests · +USD 30 per person · 12 guests max

Cruise option 2

1 night · 2 days

Kisite–Mpunguti

Private charter · tide led

Arrive in Shimoni the day before, settle in with a sunset, and meet your Skipper to discuss your plans for the next two days.

  • Day 1 — Explore Kisite Marine Reserve and Mpunguti Islands; overnight on board.
  • Day 2 — Sail to Funzi Island and its sandbanks, explore Funzi Bay, then return to Shimoni by sunset.

From USD 1,800

Private charter · tailored quote

Cruise option 3

2 nights · 3 days

Shimoni Archipelago

Private itinerary · tide led

Arrive in Shimoni the day before, settle in with a sunset, and meet your Skipper to discuss your plans for the next two days.

  • Day 1 — Explore Kisite Marine Reserve and Mpunguti Islands; overnight on board.
  • Day 2 — Sail to Funzi Island and its sandbanks, then explore Funzi Bay.
  • Day 3 — Explore Funzi Island and Bay, returning to Shimoni by sunset.

From USD 3,000

Private charter · tailored quote

Cruise option 4