Cape Verde · BOAT TOURS IN SANTIAGO
Good boat tours in Santiago fill up weeks ahead in high season and the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Santiago from Praia with mountain views, Tarrafal beach, Cape Verdean music, local dancing, and reliable cruise-port transfers.
“gut , länger als geplant ,hätte es für uns nicht gebraucht”
See Santiago Island from Praia Port with a German-speaking guide, Batuque music, villages, mountain views, and easy cruise-day transport.
“Hervorragende Insel-Tourguide Louisa (deutsch) - informativ, lustig, offener Umgang”
Explore Santiago’s volcanic coast by fishing boat, swim in Águas Belas cave, snorkel, and enjoy a beach barbecue from Praia.
“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 but beach is very rocky (recommend water shoes) and dirty with no good place to sit. Does seem typical. Overall trip was great but felt expensive.”
Cross Santiago Island from Praia to Tarrafal, with markets, volcanic views, beaches, plantations, and a cruise-safe return to port.
“Interesting overview of Santiago Island. our Guide Ricardo was very friendly and informative, giving lots of background information, and we felt safe with our driver.”
Explore Santiago’s Ribeira da Barca by fishing boat, snorkel in Aguas Belas caves, and enjoy a beach BBQ with hotel transfers.
“We celebrated our honeymoon in Praia, Cape Verde and did not expect anything like we have. We started our trip with Alex and the taxi driver, Zema. Both very sweet guys and we only took a small car since it was just a private tour for me and my wife. Alex spoke English veRead more”
Review of Santiago’s Aguas Belas Cave boat trip, with cave swimming, a fishing boat ride, beach barbecue, guides, price, and practical tips.
“activités au top tout était parfait. le guide ,le chauffeur et les deux personnes du bateau de pêche . barbecue excellent et très copieux. Explications pendant l excursion parfaite”
Sail Tarrafal Bay for 90 minutes with a local Portuguese-speaking pilot, drinks, and a calm swim or snorkel near Fazenda or Ribeira da Prata.
“Excellente activité ! Nous étions en couple et avons passé un super moment inoubliable à deux ! Je recommande.”
Sail from Praia to Tarrafal for lighthouse views, snorkeling, a fresh fish barbecue, and two hours on a beautiful beach.
“Everyone was very helpful and professional. Very good boat tour, the boat guide was from Tarrafal and he really knew the area history and had a real proud for his land. The lunch with fresh tuna was amazing. The driver and the guide were always available and very professional. Congratulations to the organisation. It was a great family moments knowing Trarrafal and his culture.”
Spend a full day at Tarrafal Bay with a lighthouse boat trip, fish lunch, beach time, snorkeling, and scenic Santiago views.
Pick an island, a boat or a dune.
