CAPE VERDE
Cape Verde's classics.
The 10 cruises & boat tours travellers book most, with what each one is actually like, who runs it and what it costs.
Half-day catamaran cruise along Sal’s west coast with swimming, snorkeling, fishing, unlimited drinks, and live African music.
“Really good and fun cruise, good food, music and entertainment. Thank you ☺️”
A calm 3-hour catamaran sailing on Sal Island with light snacks, drinks, and a quick swim or snorkel stop.
“Super amazing staff, especially Alex and Jair, who kept the positive vibes going throughout the activity! Drinks were flowing, a range of soft and alcoholic ones are provided continuously, with snacks etc. Got some great pics with the guys, and the dinghy/speedboat guy was a good laugh too, forgot his name 🙈 definitely an activity…”
Half-day catamaran cruise from Santa Maria with hotel pickup, unlimited drinks, and swimming near turtle waters around Monte Leão.
“Deze ervaring is geheel afhankelijk van het weer. Wij hadden veel wind en weinig zon. Daardoor niet om het eiland heen gevaren. Bij de tussenstop was het snorkelen niet optimaal. De zee was te onstuimig waardoor we niet dicht bij de kust konden liggen. Maar de bemanning weet er een mooie ervaring van te maken.…”
Half-day catamaran from Santa Maria, Sal: open bar, snacks, snorkel gear, Wi‑Fi, and a good shot at turtles and dolphins off Cape Verde.
“Great crew very friendly and helpful! Beautiful and safe boat. Lovely afternoon out despite the choppy seas!”
Adults-only catamaran off Santa Maria with hotel pickup, unlimited beer and wine, snacks, entertainment, snorkel gear, and a splashy pool stop.
“From start to finish a great time was had by me and sisters. Buffet food was very good standard, something for everyone. The added inflatable pool for the non swimmers at back of boat was an added bonus. Almost enclosed sea swimming for those of us not competent sea swimmers. The crew were great entertainment…”
Snorkel Santa Maria’s Caldeirinha shipwreck and Christ statue with turtles guaranteed, gear provided and a local guide on a 2-hour boat tour.
“Everything worked great. Saw multiple turtles and nice fish as promised.”
A 7-hour Santiago Island shore tour from Praia port with Serra Malagueta views, Tarrafal swim, and local batuco and morna dance.
“gut , länger als geplant ,hätte es für uns nicht gebraucht”
Adults-only catamaran cruise on Sal, Cape Verde: Palmeira to Monte Leão, swimming stop, snacks, drinks, and hotel pickup.
“Avvincente! Ragazzi simpatici”
Half-day sailing off Sal’s southwest coast with a small crew, open bar, snacks, snorkel gear, and Wi-Fi, plus wildlife-spotting when conditions allow.
“Not sure what the trip was like. I am sure it is usually good. However, the weather was raining when we should have done it. The issue was we had to get a dinghy to the yacht and were told they would do 2 trips. This was then changed to just 1 trip. The dinghy…”
5-hour Santiago cruise tour from Praia Port with a German guide, Batuque dance, village stops, and scenic photo breaks. $88.
“Sehr Informativ. Tolle deutsche Reiseführern. Viele Dank!”
