8 3-Hour Experiences in Cape Verde to Build an Island Day Around

1.3-hour Catamaran Adventure on the waters of Sal Island

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

Review of Sal Island’s 3-hour catamaran cruise, with small groups, snacks, drinks, snorkeling, hotel transfers, and wildlife chances.

“Lovely laid back trip on a small boat with not too many other guests (around 15 on our boat). Fun and friendly crew who made sure our cups were never empty. Very no frills - essentially 2.5 hours sailing up and down the coast with a short swim stop at the end. You’re mainly paying for the small group - but it beats the big industrial ones where everything can feel a bit like you’re on a production line. Recommend if you want a nice laid back way to spend an afternoon.”

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2.Boa Vista: 3h Turtle Watching Expedition

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 39 reviews · from $76

Watch Caretta Caretta turtles on Boa Vista’s Pesqueiro Grande beach, with hotel pickup, expert guidance, and a strong focus on wildlife care.

“It was unforgettable, the staff was all very friendly, explained everything, and it was the most amazing experience ever ♥️”

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3.3-Hour Shark Bay and Salt Lakes in Sal Island Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $37Best value

See juvenile lemon sharks at Shark Bay, then float in Pedra de Lume’s salt crater on a guided Sal Island tour.

“We zijn correct op tijd opgehaald voor onze rondleiding,vriendelijke gids. Het is de moeite om de baby citroenhaaien zo eens langs je benen te zien zwemmen. Daarna naar de zoutmijn waar we gaan zwemmen zijn in de zoutmijn. Wel eens leuk als je dit nog nooit gedaan hebt.”

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4.Half-Day Sailing Yacht Adventure in Sal Island – 3 hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Review of Sal Island’s intimate 3-hour sailing trip, with coastal views, snacks, drinks, optional snorkeling, hotel pickup, and useful booking tips.

“Quelle expérience inoubliable lors de notre sortie en voilier ! 🌊⛵ Un immense merci à Daniel et à toute son équipe pour leur accueil chaleureux, leur professionnalisme et leur bonne humeur communicative. Grâce à eux, nous avons vécu un moment magique et rempli d’émotions. Le clou du spectacle : avoir eu la chance d’apercevoir des baleines majestueuses et des tortues marines, un vrai cadeau de la nature ! 🐋🐢 Nous repartons le cœur léger et des souvenirs plein la tête. 💙 Anaïs, Maïssa et Kelly :)”

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5.3 Hours Yacht Sailing Activity in Cabo Verde, Santa Maria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $69Top rated

Sail Sal’s coast in a six-person yacht with snorkeling, local tuna tartare, drinks, and chances to see turtles, dolphins, or whales.

“Schöne Tour, absolut empfehlenswert. Segelyacht für 6 Leute, mit dem Gefühl, als ob man eine private Tour machen würde. Top. Supernette Crew. Leckeres Thunfischtatar. Dazu gab es Obst. Wein & Bier inclusive. Leider keine Wale oder Delfine gesehen. Dafür auf dem Rückweg einen Thunfisch gefangen.”

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6.Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Guided Historic Tour of Praia & Cidade Velha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $64

Explore Praia and UNESCO-listed Cidade Velha on a private three-hour Cape Verde shore tour with port pickup and a local guide.

“Garcia was a fantastic guide. He was knowledgeable, personable and flexible. We had an amazing time and wonderful memories of the island!”

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7.Sal Island: 3-Hour Private Tour with Floating in Salt lake & Shark Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $94

Review of Sal Island’s 3-hour tour with Santa Maria, Murdeira, Pedra de Lume salt floating, mirage views, and shark watching.

“Excellent guide very informative and shared much on the local history. Was lovely from start to end We were advised Arrival time and guide asked us what we wanted from the tour. Very clean transport”

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8.Hike Monte Verde, Natural Park, São Vicente, 3h +/- (roundtrip)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $70

Hike Monte Verde in São Vicente for local plants, old farmhouses, island views, and tea at Cape Verde’s highest point.

“Expérience intéressante mais sans plus : la vue est spectaculaire mais très voilée. Nous avons choisi le créneau de l’après-midi et avons pas eu droit à la dégustation de thé et de grog prévue au programme, la personne en charge de cette dégustation n’étant tout simplement pas là”

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