For the ultimate in romantic experiences, take your new or old flame on a Tamarind Dhow Cruise, in Mombasa. You are swept off on a romantic cruise aboard an authentic Arab dhow around Mombasa, a city breathing with living history. The dhow that you will be transported to romantic dimensions on is called the Nawalilkher, built in 1977 for trading. The Nawalilkher is 23 meters long, being the largest dhow on the coast. The dhow was purchased and converted for restaurant use and the Tamarind Dhow Cruise, in Mombasa, by the original builder Fundi Bini on Lamu Island. Supervision came in the form of Mohammed Shalle, the captain of the ship today.
Cruisers on the Tamarind Dhow Cruise, in Mombasa, are picked up from their resorts or hotels and driven to the pier. So starts an evening of ultimate romance. A traditionally dressed waiter shows you to your table on the magnificent dhow. You are served a delightful cocktail to enjoy with the melting sun. The delicious cocktail is made with vodka, lime, honey, sugar and crushed ice. Non-alcoholics will be served a choice of fruit juice or sodas. A live band aboard the splendid dhow begins to play once the dhow sets sail. It is a picturesque setting as the dhow sails off into the sunset with a live band entertaining the guests that keep lively and excited chatter. Guests aboard the dhow begin to be entranced by the romance in the air and take to dancing around the deck of the dhow, partners in hand with the most delicate of embraces enfolding couples. the cruise takes you around Tudor Creek.
A panoramic view of Mombasa's Old Town and Fort Jesus prevails. The dhow is then moored in a sheltered bay at the head of the creek. Guests are pleased to discover the smell of finely grilled lobster and steak, as chefs begin to cook the sumptuous meals. A four-course gourmet meal can be expected. After you finish your delicious meal, a waiter serves Arabic coffee in an original brass pot. Once the meals is over, you are returned safely to your hotel to swoon in the hereafter of the romantic embraces aboard the dhow. A choice between evening and day trips is available. The Tamarind Dhow Cruise in Mombasa is the perfect opportunity for newly weds to bask in their newly professed love, or is perfect for those ultimate romantic proposals, or for treating a partner to a romantic evening out while enjoying each other's company and spending more time with each other.