CAPE VERDE
Cape Verde's classics.
The 10 snorkeling travellers book most, with what each one is actually like, who runs it and what it costs.
Guided snorkeling from Santa Maria, Sal in Cape Verde. Swim reefs near Farol and the Bolama wreck for rays, turtles, and reef fish.
“Fantastic activity ! We had great fun snorkelling and seeing the wildlife, as well as the ship wreck. The guides were very helpful and made sure everything was smooth and safe. Highly recommend”
Snorkel Santa Maria’s Caldeirinha shipwreck and Christ statue with turtles guaranteed, gear provided and a local guide on a 2-hour boat tour.
“Nando and his work partner were great! Really professional, let us feel safe at any stage even if there were waves and manage to see the turtles and swim over them! Nando was taking us by hand and pushing is in the direction of the fishes that he was able to see. nice touch receiving…”
90-minute sea turtle snorkeling in São Pedro, São Vicente with pickup from Mindelo, guided gear, and guaranteed sightings for $70.
“Baclée. Le bus avait plus de 30 minutes de retard par rapport à l'horaire donnée. Le temps dans l'eau n'a pas duré les 45 minutes annoncées. Peu de tortues car ils n'avaient plus assez à leur donner à manger.. et le prix est bien trop élevé.”
Snorkel the shallow reefs near Sal Rei on Boa Vista, with a quick boat ride to Djeu Island or the Zans wreck spot.
“Ich habe sogar eine Schildkröte gesehen.”
Snorkel Boa Vista’s top coral reef at Gatas Bay, then enjoy a local goat-cheese aperitif at Fundo das Figueiras with a German guide.
“Experiência única!”
A 7-hour boat trip from Praia to Ribeira de Barca for cave snorkeling, volcanic rock sights, and a black-sand beach BBQ in Cape Verde.
“Our driver and guide were great. Activity said snorkeling but there were 6 people and 3 snorkels. The swimming and snorkeling were over the side of the boat in the cave we only stayed for about 15 mins. The current was a bit rough and it was only large rocks to see. BBQ was tasty…”
São Vicente snorkeling with sea turtles from a fishermen’s boat. Small-group tour with gear, pickup in Mindelo, and year-round turtle sightings.
“Het was magisch, en heel respectvol naar de dieren toe! dank jullie wel!”
Guided snorkelling in Santa Maria, Sal: shallow reef plus the Calderinhia shipwreck. Equipment included, about 2 hours.
“Found the company very professional. Good safety brief before the start of the activity. Equipment provided. It’s only a short boat ride out to the location for snorkelling. We saw plenty of fish! I could have stayed snorkelling all day, fab activity!”
Quick Santa Maria Bay snorkeling by Zodiac boat with a pro guide, gear coaching, and real chances to see sea turtles.
“Super Tour, top Organisation, nur zu empfehlen. Gute Vorbereitung, alles was man an Ausrüstung haben möchte, bekommt man auch.”
Guided snorkeling in Sal’s Santa Maria Bay. Gear, safety briefing, and local spotting for rays, turtles, eels, plus fish.
“Foi tudo muito bom. A simpatia do Alexandre foi contagiante. Senti-me sempre muito à vontade com a experiência que ele demonstrou. Como ponto menos positivo o facto dos óculos de mergulho não vedarem bem”
