Finding superyacht roles in Zanzibar

How to arrive, enter Zanzibar and deal with the port authorities for yacht work. The page covers Zanzibar Town and Malindi Port.

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Arriving

What to do in your first week

Fly into Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

Zanzibar Airports Authority runs the airport. It is the main airport of the Zanzibar Archipelago, on Unguja Island, about 5 km south of Zanzibar City.

AirportAbeid Amani Karume International Airport

DistanceAbout 5 km south of Zanzibar City

Airport enquiriesinfo@zaa.go.tz

Dock walking

Helpful tips before walking the docks

What the port isMalindi Port is a cargo and passenger port. Zanzibar Ports Corporation lists one berth for large foreign-going vessels and one for coasters.

Port trafficAbout 95% of Zanzibar imports and exports pass through the port. Zanzibar Ports Corporation gives an average of 1.5 million passengers a year.

PilotagePiloting in and out of the port is available 24 hours for all vessels.

Zanzibar Ports Corporation, Malindi Port page.

Entry rules

Visa and insurance for Zanzibar

Immigration

Tanzania e-visa

The Tanzania Immigration e-visa system says one visa covers Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar. It lists a passport valid for at least six months with one unused page, and a return ticket that must be shown. Applications are processed within ten days. Check the rules for your passport.

Insurance

Inbound travel insurance

The Zanzibar Insurance Corporation lists the cover at USD 44 per adult, USD 22 per child and USD 22 for travellers from SADC and EAC member states. It is required even with other insurance. A 2024 notice from the Tanzania embassy in Beijing says it applies to foreigners entering Zanzibar through the seaport or airport.

Insurance

Mainland and Zanzibar

A Zanzibar Insurance Corporation notice of 7 October 2026 says the rule also applies to Tanzania Mainland from 1 October 2026. Cover lasts 92 days, and a second policy for the same trip is not bought. The first point of entry decides the insurer.

Pay

Crew pay by yacht size

Role	45 to 50 m	70 m and over
Captain	EUR 9,000 to 12,000	EUR 15,000+
First Officer	EUR 4,500 to 6,000	EUR 7,000+
Chief Engineer	EUR 7,000 to 9,500	EUR 8,500+
Chef	EUR 5,500 to 6,500	EUR 8,000+
Bosun / 2nd Mate	EUR 3,200 to 4,000	EUR 5,000+
Chief Stew / Purser	EUR 2,800 to 4,000	EUR 3,000+
Deckhand	EUR 2,800 to 3,500	EUR 3,000+
Stew	EUR 2,200 to 2,500	EUR 2,200 to 2,500

UKSA salary guide 2025, in EUR. The guide does not state the pay period and is not specific to Zanzibar.

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