Mafia Island Ferry: Nyamisati, Kilindoni & Booking Requests

The Nyamisati–Kilindoni sea route

The mainland crossing starts at Nyamisati and arrives at Kilindoni on Mafia Island. From Dar es Salaam, the journey includes a road transfer to Nyamisati before boarding. Ask Afro to help coordinate the journey, including your pickup on the island.

Ferry booking enquiries

Select your direction, travel date and number of passengers. Include children’s ages, luggage, any vehicle and your departure or arrival address. Afro will check the available service and quote the current fare. This website does not issue ferry tickets or show live seat availability.

Schedule & crossing duration

Do not assume a daily service or a fixed departure. The vessel, sailing day, check-in time and crossing duration must be confirmed for your date. Allow flexibility for operating and sea conditions, particularly when connecting to flights or other transport.

Fares & inclusions

Current fare: quotation required. Ask separately about adult and child fares, resident categories where applicable, luggage, vehicles and port or service charges. Road transfers and accommodation are not automatically included in a ferry fare.

MV Kilindoni & route updates

TEMESA identifies MV Kilindoni with the Nyamisati–Mafia route. Its October 2026 update discusses construction of MV Kilindoni II; that construction update is not confirmation that the new vessel is carrying passengers. Check the operating vessel directly before travelling.

Before you leave

• Get the sailing confirmation and exact port meeting point.
• Confirm check-in and passenger-document requirements.
• Allow adequate time for your mainland road transfer.
• Ask what baggage and vehicle arrangements are available.
• Keep your onward itinerary flexible until the sailing is confirmed.

Operator reference: TEMESA update, 18 October 2026. No live sailing timetable is connected.