Fisherman's Lunch
The Fisherman’s Lunch: A private sailing & dining experience
The Gypsea offers a rare chance to sail and dine aboard a private ngalawa, a traditional outrigger transformed into a floating, curated dining experience. Glide across the serene lagoons of Jambiani, where your scenery slips from seaweed farms to quiet lagoons and untouched shores.
Your meal is hand-delivered to you, with dishes prepared to highlight the island’s freshest seafood and vibrant flavors. Each bite is an immersion into Zanzibar’s rich culinary heritage, bringing together the warmth of the sea and the simplicity of island ingredients.
With only limited availability, we sail exclusively during low tide to ensure comfort, safety, and an intimate experience tailored to your needs. For those seeking an authentic taste of Zanzibar, we invite you to join us aboard the Gypsea.
Options
Fisherman's Lunch
Pickup included
What's included in Fisherman's Lunch
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Jambiani BeachPass-by Only
Step aboard Gypsea, a handcrafted ngalawa, and set sail on a journey woven into the tides of Zanzibar. From the shores of Jambiani, you’ll drift along the stunning coastline of Kikadini, where life unfolds in harmony with the sea. Fishermen cast their nets in the shallows, women gather seaweed under the morning sun, and the distant horizon is dotted with the sails of traditional dhows. During your meal. Time slows. Conversation drifts. The plates empty, but the feeling stays—that sense of having been let in on a secret, of having tasted something real. Take a moment to dive into the turquoise depths, snorkel among vibrant coral gardens, or simply sink into the serenity of the moment, lulled by the gentle waves. This is more than just a lunch—it’s an intimate glimpse into Zanzibar’s timeless relationship with the ocean, a journey where every wave carries a story, and every bite is a taste of island tradition.
Inclusions
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Guide
- A Seafood feast that includes fresh jumbo prawns, tuna or white fish, a mezze selection of unique local inspired bites and dips and a local farmed garden salad paired with a wine & still water
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
If you would like for us to arrange a transfer we would be delighted to. Please let us know at least 48 hours in advance or on the day of the booking as we can add the transfer fees. Thank you
Meeting / End Points
- The meeting point is located in kikadini, jambiani. We are located on the beach right Infront of Peter pan beach lodge and restaurant. You can park at blue reef resort which is also on the same beach and walk down to the beach and you will find out crew dresses in all white uniform waiting for you.
