Cape Verde · SNORKELING
Warm water, volcanic reef and lemon sharks close enough to count. The 15 below cover the shallow bay trips, the boat reefs and the wreck sites, priced, timed and clear about what a beginner can handle.
Review of Sal’s Santa Maria snorkeling tour, with reefs, turtles, rays, fish, a wreck, safety advice, price, and practical booking tips.
“Wow what a great trip guide was amazing , got some great videos of turtles 🐢 close up made my day 😊”
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.”
Swim with sea turtles off São Pedro on a guided 90-minute trip from Mindelo, with transfers, gear, safety help, and flexible booking.
“Our guide, Eddie, was incredibly helpful, kind, and patient. He guided us close to the turtles and stayed with us. It was my first time and I would definitely do it again !”
Explore Sal Rei Bay’s shallow reefs, fish, turtles, and Djeu Island on a two-hour Boa Vista snorkeling trip for $53.
“Yesterday I waited half an hour for the driver to come pick me up. When the program organizer finally called me back, they said the program was canceled, didn't they tell me? They didn't say anything. I was supposed to go today but again no communication, I want my money back and the time I wasted!!! This is a scam!”
Snorkel Boa Vista’s calm Gatas Bay reef, see tropical fish and lemon sharks, then share goat cheese and Cape Verdean drinks with locals.
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.”
Swim with sea turtles off São Vicente on a small-group snorkeling trip from Mindelo, with gear, transfers, and a local fishing boat included.
“Unforgettable experience. Richard was lovely tour guide and spoke English very well. Tour was as described. Pick up was perfectly on time. Transfer to beach was smooth. We saw 6+ turtles. Sting ray, puffer fish and lots of other fish. Transfer back to town was smooth. Thanks for a great experience.”
Snorkel Sal’s shallow reef and Calderinhia wreck near Santa Maria, with warm water, fish, turtles, and a guide beside you.
“We never went to any if the sites advertised. They took us to a part where there were barely any reefs or fish. We paid €60 to swim around and look at rocks. Waste of time and money.”
Snorkel Santa Maria Bay for 90 minutes with a local guide, clear water, reef fish, rays, turtles, and a shallow shipwreck for $35.
“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”
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”
Review of Sal’s $50 boat snorkelling trip to the shipwreck and Christ statue, with turtles, equipment, photos, local guides, and safety tips.
“ottima la guida e tutto il suo staff bellissima esperienza Nando super.”
Fish off Boa Vista, snorkel near Djeu, and eat your catch at a beach barbecue on this private five-hour boat tour.
“Amazing time sea fishing with my husband. We caught lots of different types of fish and I had never been fishing before !!! Due to rough seas, was advisable not to snorkel which was wise. We landed on a deserted beach and then had a delicious bbq, eating the fresh fish we had just caught. Absolutely loved the whole day and would definitely recommend to anyone 😊”
Swim with sea turtles off São Pedro near Mindelo, with boat transport, snorkeling gear, hotel pickup, and a small-group guide.
“Der Transport klappte pünktlich reibungslos. Der Kleinbus hatte Platz für 9 Personen, wir waren sogar nur zu viert. Wir wurden freundlich empfangen und zum Turtle Beach gebracht. Vor Ort ging es gleich aufs Boot. Es gab eine Tauchbrille und Schnorchel, allerdings keine Schwimmweste oder Flossen. Im Nachhinein war keine Schwimmweste nötig. Das Salzwasser trug einen von alleine. Es waren viele Schildkröten da. Ich konnte tolle Bilder machen. Man sollte körperlich für den Ausflug fit sein, da man über eine kurze Leiter wieder in das Boot klettern muss. Der Ausflug hat sich total gelohnt!”
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”
Swim with green turtles off São Vicente on a small boat tour with local fishermen, hotel pickup, gear, and a close look at community conservation.
“Le guide ne nous a pas accompagné, il nous a laissé seul avec le monsieur du bateau qui ne parlait ni français ni anglais. Nous sommes restés 3/4 h au lieu de 2h00. Et comme nous logions à 15 minutes à pied, le guide nous a proposé de rentrer à pied et n’est pas revenu. Nous avons vraiment l’impression de nous faire voler…. Autrement, les tortues sont magnifiques !”
Pick an island, a boat or a dune.
