The 15 Best Boat Trips in Cape Verde

Sal: All-Inclusive Half-Day Lounge Catamaran Cruise - The west coast views and the Lion Mountain stop

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

Review of Sal’s four-hour all-inclusive catamaran cruise, with swimming, snorkeling, snacks, music, hotel transfers, and practical booking tips.

“The activities were great. Loved jumping to the ocean, swimming in the inflatable swimming pool and dancing with our guides. The only thing I’m not happy about is poor choice of vegan options for a snack. I specified when booking the cruise that my partner and I are vegan. There was no separate food for us - all we got was fruits, olives and crisps. Everyone else got salad, pizza and sandwiches. We left a bit disappointed and hungry. Other than that, it was a great experience :)”

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3-hour Catamaran Adventure on the waters of Sal Island

2.3-hour Catamaran Adventure on the waters of Sal Island

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

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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Lounge Catamaran SODADE Half-Day

3.Lounge Catamaran SODADE Half-Day

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

Sail from Santa Maria on the SODADE catamaran for swimming, snacks, open-bar drinks, wildlife watching, and lively crew-led music.

“Enjoyable activity for a half day. It's a bit weather dependent how much you'll want to do. It was a bit windy so swimming or snorkeling weren't very appealing. But despite this I enjoyed the sailing and the crew is very nice”

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Catamaran Half Day – Beautiful day on the Atlantic Ocean

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

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

Review of Sal’s 3-hour catamaran cruise with snorkeling, wildlife watching, snacks, open bar, Wi-Fi, and a friendly crew.

“Fantastic day - great experience all round - super friendly team that added to the fun. Snacks and drinks included”

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Lounge Catamaran SODADE Half-Day (Adults Only)

5.Lounge Catamaran SODADE Half-Day (Adults Only)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 232 reviews · from $79

Review of the adults-only SODADE catamaran from Santa Maria, with drinks, snacks, swimming, snorkeling, music, pickup, and practical tips.

“Great afternoon, the crew were very entertaining. Would definitely recommend. Beer, fizz and soft drinks. Light lunch was sandwiches, pizza, crisps, olives”

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Santa Maria: Snorkeling Boat Tour

6.Santa Maria: Snorkeling Boat Tour

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

Snorkel from Santa Maria to a shipwreck and Christ statue, with turtles, colorful fish, local guides, gear, and photos included.

“Amazing snorkelling experience and we were fortunate to see turtles as well as a manta ray. Very friendly and competent guides.”

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From Port of Praia: Island Tour for Cruise Ship passengers

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

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

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”

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Santa Maria: Sal Island All-inclusive Adults-only Catamaran

8.Sal Island All-inclusive Adults-only Catamaran

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

Review of Sal’s adults-only catamaran cruise, with drinks, snacks, music, swimming near Monte Leão, pickup, and practical booking advice.

“A atividade foi espectacular! Desde o início até ao final ! Animação a todo o tempo ! Enaltecer a Cláudia que teve uma energia 5 estrelas . Recomendo a 100%”

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Sailing yacht half day- with Cape Verde Sailing

9.Sailing yacht half day- with Cape Verde Sailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 138 reviews · from $68

Sail Sal’s southwest coast aboard the small yacht Lucy, with drinks, snacks, snorkeling, Wi-Fi, and chances to spot turtles and dolphins.

“I went to a sailing trip with my 7 year old daughter, we had a great time enjoying the sailing, the waves and sunshine :) got to see a few flying fish. The Crew was lovely and very welcoming. Thank you!”

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Island tour with German-speaking guide for cruise guests

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

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

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”

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Full day Sailing yacht – Beautiful day on the Atlantic Ocean

11.Full day Sailing yacht – Beautiful day on the Atlantic Ocean

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $150

Sail Sal’s Atlantic coast aboard the small yacht Lucy, with lunch, open bar, snorkeling, wildlife spotting, and a relaxed six-hour outing.

“La bonne humeur, la sympathie , le partage et le professionnalisme de l'équipage La joie de voir des baleines !”

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Boa Vista Adults-Only Cruise

12.Boa Vista Adults-Only Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 49 reviews · from $97

Review of Boa Vista’s 3-hour adults-only sailing cruise, with beach views, drinks, snacks, swimming, music, and important booking cautions.

“Prestation non honorée, on exige un remboursement. Journée gâchée, on a vu personne et pas d'excuses officielles. 450 euros de déboursés, écœurés !”

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From Praia: Boat Trip, Snorkeling, Cave & BBQ on the Beach

13.From Praia: Boat Trip, Snorkeling, Cave & BBQ on the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 45 reviews · 7 hours · from $129

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.”

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Praia: Day trip by minibus for cruise passengers

14.Praia: Day trip by minibus for cruise passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 8 hours · from $82

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.”

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Snorkeling Experience in Santa Maria Bay by boat

15.Snorkeling Experience in Santa Maria Bay by boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $34Best value

Review of Santa Maria Bay snorkeling by Zodiac, with turtles, tropical fish, hotel pickup, safety guidance, and practical booking advice.

“La experiencia es muy chula....pero las explicaciones solo las dieron en inglés. Si seleccionas la opción de guia en español y no es posible, creo que deberían avisarlo antes”

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