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Kisite Marine Park Snorkeling Tour on Pilli Pipa Dhow with Wasini Island Lunch
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Kisite Marine Park Snorkeling Tour on Pilli Pipa Dhow with Wasini Island Lunch

by Pilli Pipa Dhow Safaris

8 hours
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8 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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2 adults × $121.50
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

Kisite Marine Park, located about 50 kilometers from Diani Beach, is known for its coral reefs and diverse marine life. This boat tour uses the Pilli Pipa dhow, a traditional sailing vessel, to take guests out to the park for snorkeling. The tour lasts about 8 to 9 hours and includes two snorkeling stops at different sites within Kisite Marine Park. Participants can expect to see species such as dolphins, turtles, stingrays, moray eels, and a variety of fish and corals. Sightings of dolphins are common but not guaranteed. The dhow sails from Shimoni, after guests are picked up by minivan from hotels in Diani Beach, Msambweni, or Tiwi. The company operates two dhows to keep group sizes small for safety and personalized service. After snorkeling, the boat heads to Wasini Island, where guests enjoy a buffet-style seafood lunch featuring fish and crab, with chicken and vegetarian options available if requested in advance. The tour price includes return transfers from specified hotels, all national park entrance fees, use of snorkel equipment imported from the Netherlands, snacks, carbonated and alcoholic beverages, bottled water, and professional marine guides with snorkeling and diving instructors on board. Diving is available at an extra cost, payable on the day. Guests should bring their own beach towel, sunscreen, water shoes, hat, sunglasses, camera, and swimwear as these are not provided.

Highlights

Snorkel twice at Kisite Marine Park dive sites
Buffet seafood lunch on Wasini Island with alternatives
Return transfers from Diani Beach, Msambweni, or Tiwi hotels
Use of modern snorkelling equipment from the Netherlands
Drinks and snacks served onboard the dhow
Professional marine guides and snorkeling instructors

What's included

Carbonated beverages included during the tour
Morning tea and snacks provided
National Park entrance fees covered
All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
Alcoholic beverages served onboard
Full snorkelling equipment hire including masks, fins, life jackets, and buoyancy rings
Tea and coffee available
Pickup and drop off from Diani Beach, Msambweni, or Tiwi hotels
Bottled water supplied throughout the tour
Goods and Services Tax (GST) included
Cold soft drinks and water available onboard
Buffet style seafood lunch with chicken or vegetarian options if ordered in advance
Fully owned and licensed boat with captain
Snacks served during the trip
Professional marine guides and snorkeling/diving instructors onboard

What's not included

Guests must bring their own beach towel
Sunscreen not provided
Water-friendly shoes required but not supplied
Hat and sunglasses not included
Camera must be brought by guest
Swimsuit not provided
Diving available at extra cost of 40 USD payable on the day

Itinerary

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Kisite Marine Park Snorkeling and Wasini Island Lunch

Guests are picked up from their South Coast hotel or villa and taken by minivan to Shimoni, where they board the dhow to Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park. This tour is not suited for pickups from North Coast Mombasa hotels due to travel time and ferry delays. The dhow stops at two snorkeling sites within Kisite Marine Park, with frequent dolphin sightings possible during the journey. After snorkeling, the dhow sails to Wasini Island for a buffet lunch featuring fish and crab; chicken and vegetarian meals can be ordered beforehand.

360 min

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Not advised for anyone with back or spinal problems
Not advised during pregnancy
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
A moderate level of fitness is needed
Children must be accompanied by an adult during the tour
Any specific dietary requirements should be communicated at booking
Divers must provide proof of certification to dive; fun dives are available for non-certified divers at extra charge
Pickup from Mombasa or North Coast hotels is generally not available but may be requested for special arrangements
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