The 4 Best Fishing Trips in Cape Verde

1.Murdeira: Sal Island Nature Reserve and Fishing Village Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 62 reviews · 6 hours · from $50Our pick

Spend six hours touring Sal with a live English, French, or Portuguese-speaking guide. Visit Murdeira Bay, Palmeira, Buracona’s Blue Eye, Espargos, Shark Bay, and Pedra de Lume. Guides such as Alejandro, Ruben, and Admilson bring local stories to the stops. Bring swimwear, shoes, water, and cash for lunch and entrance fees.

“The trip was very pleasant, Mr. Dias was very available and very friendly, giving space for each person to experience the experience, it was a very relaxing day, I recommend it.”

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2.Markets, Mountains, Fishing Villages & Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 49 reviews · 4 hours · from $64

This four-hour guided drive begins at Mindelo Ferry Terminal or your hotel, then visits the city market, Monte Verde, Salamansa, and Baía das Gatas. You get local culture, high mountain views, quiet fishing villages, and time for a short swim. Guides speak English, Portuguese, or French. Sunday closures affect some stops.

“We were robbed canceled trip snd money was kept by provider avoid this trip”

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3.Fishing Snorkeling and Barbecue

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $92

Set out from Sal Rei with your private group, fishing rods, and a captain who has lived on Boa Vista all his life. Fish along the Estoril coast, stop at Djeu for snorkeling and beach time, then eat freshly grilled catch. Tuck and his crew may handle the boat and barbecue, while Yara helps with trip updates and transfers.

“‘Best trip ever!’ Direct quote from the eldest, we had a fabulous time with ‘Boat trips & Fishing Boa Vista’ our first time ever fishing and were clearly in good hands! Collected and dropped off at our hotel, there were just the three of us in our group so we had a small boat wiRead more”

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4.Motoryacht Trip with Fishing, Snorkel, Beach BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 15 reviews · 6h 30m · from $111

Join Boa Vista Tours for a 390-minute motor yacht outing from Sal Rei. Fish for lunch, snorkel near Sal Rei Islet, visit its renovated fort, and eat a beach BBQ with fish or meat. Josie and her team handle the day in English or German, with drinks, equipment, and hotel transfers included.

“It was very well organised with good communication. Josie and her team are very knowledgeable and quick to address any issues. They all seem to genuinely want guests to have a good time without hustling for tips. Lunch was good in a great location. Small groups so plenty of room on the boat and good toilet facilities on board.”

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