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Things to Do in Mombasa
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Overview
A private sail on the Indian Ocean as the light goes — flat water, a slow pace and the coastline turning gold behind you.
The last two hours of daylight are the best time to be on this ocean. The wind usually softens, the heat goes out of the day, and the light along the coast turns from white to gold to deep orange.
This is a private sail. The boat is yours, the pace is yours, and there is no schedule to keep beyond the sunset itself.
It is the simplest thing we offer and, for a lot of guests, the one they remember. It works as a quiet end to a busy week, and it works as an occasion — anniversaries, proposals, last nights. Tell us which it is when you book and we will arrange the evening accordingly.
Highlights
- Indian Ocean
- Private boat
- Sunset
- Romance
- Ocean views
Itinerary
Late afternoon
Board
Meet the crew at the launch point and head out while the light is still high and the water is flat.
On the water
Sail the coastline
A slow sail along the coast with the land on one side and open ocean on the other. Nothing to do but sit.
Sunset
The light goes
The boat is positioned for the sunset itself — the reason the trip exists.
Return
Back in the dark
A short run back to the launch point, and your transfer to your hotel.
What’s included
Included
- Private boat and crew
- Drinking water on board
- Road transfer — From coast hotels, by arrangement
Not included
- Alcoholic and soft drinks — Can be arranged in advance
- Food and catering — Can be arranged in advance
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance
Meeting point & pickup
The launch point on the Mombasa coast is confirmed in writing with your booking.
Hotel pickup can be arranged from the north and south coast. Tell us where you are staying when you book.
What to bring
- A light layer — it cools quickly once the sun is down
- Flat, soft-soled shoes or bare feet
- A camera, if you want one
- Anything you would like on board for a special occasion — tell us in advance
Important information
- Exact departure and return times are confirmed in writing when your booking is confirmed. Timings on this coast follow the tide, the sea state and the day’s conditions rather than a fixed timetable.
- Sunset time moves through the year, so the departure time moves with it. We confirm your time in writing when the booking is confirmed.
- Sailing depends on wind and sea state. If conditions are not safe or not suitable we will say so and reschedule.
- What is and is not included is restated on your booking confirmation. If anything here is unclear, ask us before you pay anything.
Frequently asked questions
Is the boat private?
Yes. This trip is booked as a private charter, so the boat is yours for the evening.
Can you arrange something for a proposal or an anniversary?
Yes, and we would rather know in advance than be surprised. Tell us what you have in mind when you book and we will tell you honestly what we can and cannot arrange.
What if there is no wind?
The crew will tell you before you leave if conditions mean it will be a motor rather than a sail. If the evening will not be what you booked, we would rather move it than take your money.
Read before you go
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Reef, tide, season and distance — how the Kenya Coast actually works, and how to plan a week on it.
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