Fort Jesus Historical Boat Tour from Mombasa
Hop on anywhere from Mtwapa Beach to Fort Jesus — like a water matatu along the Mombasa North Coast.
Hop-on Hop-off
Hop-On. Hop-Off. Your Coast.
Board anywhere from Mtwapa Beach to Fort Jesus. Travel the Mombasa North Coast like a water matatu, with Fort Jesus as the final stop.
Hop on anywhere
Start at Mtwapa, Serena, Bamburi, Nyali, English Point, or any stop along the line.
Pay on board
Choose your route, step aboard, then pay only for the stops you travel.
Plan in 10 seconds
Quick details
Hop on anywhere
Any stop on the route
Pay on board
Cash or M-Pesa
From
KES 500
Last return
By 5:30 PM
Children 5-15
50% off
Under 5
Free
Route and schedule
Stops and timetable, together
HOP ON ANYWHERE . Departs daily · Multiple runs until 5:30 PM
| Location | Time |
|---|---|
| Depart Mtwapa Beach | 9:30 AM daily |
| Arrive Mombasa Beach | 10:30 AM |
| Arrive Fort Jesus | 11:30 AM |
| Last return to Mtwapa | by 5:30 PM |
Pricing snapshot
1 stop
KES 500
2 stops
KES 750
3 stops
KES 1,000
Full route (8 stops)
KES 3,000
4–7 stops: KES 1,400 – 2,600 (add KES 400 per stop after 3)
View detailed fare tablesHow it works
Choose your stop
Board at any of our 9 coastal stops.
Step aboard
Our crew welcomes you onto the boat.
Pay on board
Pay only for the stops you travel.
Couple bookings
10% off for 2 paying passengers
Group / Family bookings
20% off for 4 or more paying passengers
Children 5–15
50% off adult fare
Under 5 years
Travel completely FREE
Fare comparison
Full fares
One-way fares
| Stops | Adult | Child 5-15 | Under 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 500 | 250 | Free |
| 2 | 750 | 375 | Free |
| 3 | 1,000 | 500 | Free |
| 4 | 1,400 | 700 | Free |
| 5 | 1,800 | 900 | Free |
| 6 | 2,200 | 1,100 | Free |
| 7 | 2,600 | 1,300 | Free |
| 8 | 3,000 | 1,500 | Free |
Return fares
| Stops | Adult | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 800 | Child 5-15 pays 50% |
| 2 | 1,200 | Child 5-15 pays 50% |
| 3 | 1,500 | Child 5-15 pays 50% |
| 8 | 5,000 | Full return |
Return tickets available — ask on board. 1 stop return KES 800 · 2 stops KES 1,200 · 3 stops KES 1,500 · Full return KES 5,000.
Safety & Comfort
From
Ksh 500
Hop-On Hop-Off Fares
Available Offers
- 10% OFF couple bookings
- 20% OFF group/family bookings (4+ paying passengers)
- 50% OFF children 5-15
- FREE under 5 years
Trip Details
Departure Point
Hop on at any stop along the route
Departure Times
Stops
Mtwapa Beach → Fort Jesus (9 stops)
Vessel
Big Boat