Blue Lagoon Snorkeling: Starfish, Coral Gardens & Shallow Water at Michamvi
The Blue Lagoon sits on the Michamvi Peninsula in the south-east, where the water is shallow, bright and full of life. It is a gentle snorkeling area with starfish on the sand and small reef fish above the corals.
It is an easy tour for families and a good alternative to the longer boat trips.
Duration
Half day (3–5 hrs)
Tour Type
Snorkeling
Difficulty
Easy
Age
All Ages
Meals
Tropical Fruits
Snorkeling
Included
Drinks
Included
Pickup
Available
Overview
A traditional boat takes you from the shore to the best snorkeling spots in the lagoon. In the shallows you can see red and orange starfish, small reef fish and colourful corals without going into deep water.
Your guide points out marine life and keeps an eye on everyone. Equipment is included, and life jackets are available for non-swimmers.
The lagoon is close to Michamvi Beach, so many guests combine the trip with a seafood lunch on the shore or a sunset on the peninsula.
Mosum Tours & Safaris is a Zanzibar-based operator with more than ten years of experience in ground handling. Our guides and drivers live on the island, know it well and are on WhatsApp from 8 AM to 9 PM every day.
Highlights
Starfish colony
Red and orange on the sand
Coral gardens
Shallow and colourful
Crystal water
Bright blue in daylight
Traditional boat
Short ride from the shore
Tropical fish
Reef species close to the surface
Tropical fruits
Served after the swim
Itinerary
Pickup
We collect you from your hotel and drive to Michamvi.
Boat to the lagoon
Board a traditional boat and head to the snorkeling area.
Snorkeling
Swim with your guide above the starfish and the coral.
Rest on the boat
Dry off, eat tropical fruit and drink water.
Optional beach time
Spend time on the beach before returning.
Return
Ride back to your hotel.
Price
Includes
- Professional tour guide
- Entrance fees
- Snorkeling equipment
- Tropical fruits
- All government fees
- Hotel pickup and return (available for an extra cost)
Best Time to Snorkel the Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon runs year-round, weather and tides permitting. The dry seasons — June to October and December to February — bring the calmest seas and the clearest water, making them the ideal months to snorkel the coral gardens and starfish beds off the Michamvi coast.
Tide tip: Snorkeling at the Blue Lagoon is tide-dependent — low tide with calm seas gives the clearest visibility over the coral and starfish, so departure times shift with the day's tides. In peak season (June–October & December–February), booking a few days ahead secures your preferred date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Blue Lagoon?
On the Michamvi Peninsula, in the south-east of Zanzibar.
How long is the tour?
About three to five hours including the drive, depending on where you stay.
Can children join?
Yes. The water is shallow, and life jackets are available.
Will we see starfish?
Starfish are the signature sight, though numbers vary with the tide and season.
What should I bring?
Swimwear, towel, sunscreen, a hat and a waterproof bag.
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Book This Tour
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