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Private Sunset Dhow Cruise & Beachfront Dinner, Diani & Ukunda

  • DurationEvening (about 4 hours)
  • Group size1–8 guests
  • DifficultyEasy
  • AvailabilityOn request
Price On request
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Private Sunset Dhow Cruise & Beachfront Dinner, Diani & Ukunda

Overview

Private sunset dhow cruise and beachfront dinner from Ukunda and Diani

A dhow is the traditional sailing boat of the East African coast. This is the most premium experience on our Ukunda list: a private dhow for your group, a slow sail along the Diani coast as the sun goes down, and a dinner arranged for you on the beach afterwards. It suits couples celebrating something, families and small groups who want an evening they will remember.

How the evening works

You are collected from where you are staying and taken to the beach where the dhow is waiting. The crew sails the boat while you relax with welcome drinks, and the route and timing depend on the wind and tide, so we confirm the plan when you book. Departure time changes with the season so that you are on the water for the sunset.

Beachfront dinner

After the sail, a table is set for you on the beach. The menu, usually local seafood and other coastal dishes, is agreed in advance, and we note dietary needs when you book. Extra drinks and any special arrangements, such as flowers for an anniversary, can be added and are itemised in your quote.

Private by design

The dhow is for your group only, so you set the pace and the mood. Many guests choose it for honeymoons, anniversaries and birthdays, and we can quote for larger groups on request.

Good to know

Bring a light jacket for the evening breeze, wear flat shoes you can step onto the beach in, and keep valuables in your hotel. Children wear life jackets on board. If the weather is poor, the evening can be moved to another date.

Highlights

  • Private dhow for your group only
  • Sunset sail along the Diani coast
  • Welcome drinks and a beachfront dinner
  • Hotel pickup in Ukunda or Diani

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Late afternoon – Pickup

    Meet your driver at your hotel, villa or apartment in Ukunda or Diani and drive to the departure beach.

  2. 2

    Boarding and welcome drinks

    Board your private dhow and settle in with welcome drinks while the crew sets sail.

  3. 3

    Sunset sail

    Sail slowly along the Diani coast for the sunset.

  4. 4

    Evening – Beachfront dinner

    Dinner is served on the beach, then you are driven back to your hotel.

What’s included

Included

  • Pickup and drop-off in Ukunda or Diani
  • private traditional dhow with crew for your group
  • sunset sail
  • welcome drinks
  • beachfront dinner arranged in advance. The menu and any extras are confirmed in your written quote.

Not included

  • Alcohol beyond the welcome drinks unless in your written quote
  • tips
  • photography
  • travel insurance
  • anything not listed in your quote

Practical information

Departure
Late afternoon from your Ukunda or Diani hotel, timed for sunset
Pickup
Ukunda, Diani Beach, Galu Kinondo and Tiwi hotels, villas and apartments, or our Diani office at Diani Bazaar
Meeting point
Your hotel in Ukunda or Diani, or our Diani office at Diani Bazaar
Accommodation
Not included; hotels, apartments and villas in Ukunda and Diani can be added to your request
Best time to go
Year-round; the drier months (roughly late December–March and July–October) usually give calmer seas and clearer water
Recommended age
Adults and older children; life jackets for children
Cancellation & changes
Free request changes before final confirmation; final terms depend on the selected supplier.
How to book
Submit your dates and guest details. Our team confirms availability and the final itinerary before payment.

Frequently asked questions

Can you arrange something special, such as an anniversary?

Yes. Tell us the occasion and what you have in mind and we confirm what is possible and what it costs.

Is the dhow shared with other guests?

No. This version is private for your group. If you prefer a lower-cost shared departure, ask us and we quote it separately.

Can we choose the menu?

Yes. The menu is agreed in advance, and we note dietary needs when you book.

What if the weather or tide is not right?

Conditions on the coast change with the season, tide and wind. If the plan has to change on the day, your driver-guide adjusts the programme or reschedules with you, and we explain the options when you book.

Can you collect us from our hotel or villa?

Yes. Tell us where you are staying in Ukunda, Diani, Galu Kinondo or Tiwi and we confirm the pickup time when you book.

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