9 Boat Trips in Cape Verde, From Cheap to Splurge

1.All-Inclusive Half-Day Lounge Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 486 reviews · 4 hours · from $81Our pick

Spend four hours aboard the Lounge Catamaran Sodade, cruising Sal’s west coast with a friendly multilingual crew. Swim, snorkel, fish, or relax on lounge beds while enjoying snacks, unlimited beer and soft drinks, towels, music, and hotel transfers. Choose a morning or afternoon sailing, with an adults-only option available.

“It was an incredible experience! Keila, Bellany, Willy, and everyone else brought their joy and friendliness! I loved every moment with them!”

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2.3-hour Catamaran Adventure on the waters of Sal Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 349 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Sail Sal’s coast for three hours with Cape Verde Sailing on a small-group catamaran. Expect drinks, light snacks, a short swim or snorkel stop, and a crew led by guides such as Daisy, Wesley, Marcio, or Jair. Wildlife sightings may include dolphins, turtles, flying fish, or whales, but nature sets the schedule.

“Amazing experience, lovely crew, clean boat and beautiful weather :) what else can you ask for ❤️”

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3.Lounge Catamaran Sodade Half-Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 295 reviews · from $71Top rated

Sail from Palmeira to Murdeira Bay aboard the SODADE catamaran, with hotel pickup from Santa Maria, a swimming stop, snacks, unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks. The friendly crew, including team members such as Alina, Rony, and Lucy, keeps the return trip lively with music and dancing. Sea conditions determine how much swimming and snorkeling you can enjoy.

“Transfert de l’hôtel au bateau parfait à l’heure rien à dire. Équipage au TOP vraiment INCROYABLE, très serviable avec le sourire. Beau paysage avec la possibilité de se baigner, pêcher, tuba et masque à dispo. On ne ressent pas le mal de mer car le catamaran est grand. Retour sur le port en musique et en dansant ce qui anime la demie journée Petit bémol : les « meilleures places » sur le bateau sont prises et plus possibilité d’y accéder après . Et je trouve que le buffet était un peu limite pas assez de choses à manger et trop rapide mais sinon c’était super top je recommande”

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4.Catamaran Half Day – Beautiful day on the Atlantic Ocean

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 260 reviews · from $68

Sail from Santa Maria along Sal’s southwest coast on a small-group catamaran trip for up to 14 people. Swim, snorkel, sunbathe, and watch for dolphins, turtles, flying fish, or whales. Daisy, Wesley, Daniel, and other crew members are praised for attentive service. Drinks, snacks, Wi-Fi, and snorkel gear are included.

“Really nice crew, knowledgeable and professional. Safely transferred from harbour to dingy to catamaran.”

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5.Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 213 reviews · 2 hours · from $44Best value

Join Nando, a Santa Maria guide, for a two-hour boat snorkel trip to the Caldeirinha shipwreck, reef, Christ statue, and turtle spots. Equipment, safety briefing, boat transport, and guide are included. You may also receive GoPro photos and videos. The sea can be choppy, and getting in and out of the boat takes some agility.

“Everything worked great. Saw multiple turtles and nice fish as promised.”

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6.From Port of Praia: Island Tour for Cruise Ship passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 190 reviews · 7 hours · from $82

Spend seven hours touring Santiago Island from Praia in a small group of up to 10. Visit mountain villages, Serra Malagueta, Tarrafal Beach, and east-coast towns, then share music, dancing, and local food with a Cape Verdean family. Guides such as Juan and Zanthony have earned praise for their warmth and humor.

“gut , länger als geplant ,hätte es für uns nicht gebraucht”

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7.Sal Island All-inclusive Adults-only Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 163 reviews · 4 hours · from $81

Join an adults-only four-hour catamaran cruise from Palmeira along Sal’s west coast. Your crew, including guide Maria and, on some sailings, the energetic Claudia, serves drinks, snacks, and cava while music plays. Swim near Monte Leão, stretch out on the boat’s nets, and enjoy hotel pickup, towels, and a friendly English-speaking team.

“esperienza da 5 stelle ma mi sento costretta a darne 4 in quanto le informazioni riguardo al servizio di transfer erano carenti. siamo stati informati tempestivamente del luogo e orario di pick up ma non ci è stato detto chi sarebbe passato o come avremmo a riconoscere il transfer. per fortuna all’ultimo secondo abbiamo chiesto informazioni ad un pullman che era li scoprendo che avremmo dovuto prendere proprio quel pullman. ci teniamo inoltre a precisare che con largo anticipo abbiamo provato a contattare sia via chat che chiamando direttamente ma non abbiamo mai ricevuto risposta. speriamo venga presa come critica costruttiva.”

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8.Boa Vista: Whale Watching Trip with Motoryacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 115 reviews · 3 hours · from $94

Set out from Sal Rei on a three-hour motoryacht trip with a marine biologist and an experienced local crew. From March to May, humpback whales gather near Boa Vista to mate and give birth. Josie and Sarah have guided trips here, with clear wildlife briefings and help for seasickness. Sightings are likely but never guaranteed.

“Alles super, freuen uns schon auf die Tour am Samstag”

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9.Island tour with German-speaking guide for cruise guests

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 91 reviews · 5 hours · from $88

Spend five hours touring Santiago Island from Praia Port with a German-speaking local guide such as Luisa. Visit Picos, Assomada, Serra Malagueta, Calheta, Santa Cruz, and Praia, then enjoy a Batuque dance session with local musicians. Transport, port pickup, and return are included. Food and drinks are extra.

“Rund um hat es meine Erwartungen sehr gut erfüllt.”

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