Zanzibar

Zanzibar, sometimes referred to as the “Spice Islands,” is the name for an archipelago in the Indian Ocean off the coast of East Africa, which is part of Tanzania. The capital of Zanzibar, located on the island of Unguja, is Zanzibar City. The city's old quarter, known as Stone Town, is a World Heritage Site. Zanzibar's main industries are spices, raffia, and tourism. Zanzibar is a conservative, Sunni Muslim society. Its history was influenced by the Persians, Arabs, Indians, Portuguese, British and the African mainland.

The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 180 days before the cruise begins.

Spice Tour
Tour Code: ZZB-007
Duration: 3 1/2 hours
Retail Value: $69.00
Price: Free

Experience the unique flavors of Zanzibar during this spice tour through the scenic countryside.

Depart the pier for the drive past the former home of Dr. David Livingstone, who stayed here while planning his explorations into the dense interior. You will then visit the ruins of Maruhubi Palace, which was built for a harem and later destroyed by fire. From here, you will proceed to a green area of the countryside for a unique opportunity to smell, taste, touch and see spices grown mostly in off-road areas that are not easily accessible.

Along the way, you will learn how the abundance of diverse spices and plants grown here are used in food flavoring and preparation, cosmetics, dyes and traditional medicines. Spice packets will be available for sale during your visit. Depending on the season, you will also have an opportunity to sample some of the local edible fruits.

Your tour will conclude with a visit to the Persian baths at Kidichi, built by the first Sultan for his Persian wife. Afterward, you will re-board your coach for the return drive to the pier.

Please note: Guests are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and closed-toe shoes they won't mind getting dirty, as this tour involves 1 hour of walking along paths that can be muddy.

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Terms & Conditions:

Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tours operate rain or shine. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.