6 Half-Day Tours in Cape Verde Worth Booking

1.All-Inclusive Half-Day Lounge Catamaran Cruise

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

Sail Sal’s west coast aboard the Lounge Catamaran Sodade for four hours of swimming, snorkeling, fishing, snacks, unlimited beer and soft drinks, and live Cape Verdean music. Guides including Alina, Rony, Kenni, Keila, Bellany, and Willy help create a friendly, lively trip. Choose a family sailing or adults-only departure.

“It was fun, friendly, comfortable & interesting, had a GREAT day! Thank you”

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2.Lounge Catamaran SODADE Half-Day

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

Sail from Palmeira to Murdeira aboard the SODADE catamaran for about four hours. You’ll have hotel pickup, open beer, wine, and soft drinks, snacks, music, a swimming stop, and masks for optional snorkeling. Crew members including Alina, Rony, and Lucy are known for keeping the return sail lively.

“Transfert de l’hôtel au bateau parfait à l’heure rien à dire. Équipage au TOP vraiment INCROYABLE, très serviable avec le sourire. Beau paysage avec la possibilité de se baigner, pêcher, tuba et masque à dispo. On ne ressent pas le mal de mer car le catamaran est grand. Retour sur le port en musique et en dansant ce qui anime la demie journée Petit bémol : les « meilleures places » sur le bateau sont prises et plus possibilité d’y accéder après . Et je trouve que le buffet était un peu limite pas assez de choses à manger et trop rapide mais sinon c’était super top je recommande”

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

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

Set sail from Palmeira for a four-hour adults-only afternoon near Sal. You’ll cruise toward Murdeira Bay and Monte Leão, with beer, wine, soft drinks, snacks, live entertainment, snorkeling gear, fishing gear, and a floating pool when conditions allow. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Fantastic experience, the crew lead the party. Dancing, drinking snorkeling and fishing. On time pickup with great vibes from start to finish.”

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4.Half-Day Diving in Sal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · from $109

Meet the Cabo Verde Diving Aquarium team in Santa Maria at 8:30 am for two guided scuba descents, usually one to 18 to 35 meters and a second to 18 meters or less. Tanks, weights, belts, transfers, and guidance are included. Bring certification proof and budget an extra €20 for rental gear.

“Cabo Verde Dive School provided an excellent service from start to finish. All of the staff were very friendly. The dive brief was clear and the guides were very helpful on the boat. Amazing dive spots seeing turtle, nurse shark, lots of stingray anRead more”

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5.Half-Day Sal Island Tour with Shark Experience from Santa Maria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $40Best value

Travel from Santa Maria with a guide such as Mamadu or Mamadou for a four-hour look at Sal beyond the resort zone. You’ll visit Murdeira, Palmeira, Espargos, Ponta Preta, Buracona, Pedra de Lume, Terra Boa, and Shark Bay. Hotel pickup, transport, and a professional guide are included, while entrance fees, food, and water shoes cost extra.

“La bonne humeur de Mamadou et sa disponibilité ! Ensuite le faite d’être en petit comité c’est plus sympa 😊”

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6.Half-day Quad Tour to Santa Monica Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 31 reviews · from $64

Spend about four hours driving a quad from Sal Rei through Rabil, Povoação Velha, Santa Monica Beach, Varandinha Caves, and Morro de Areia. Small groups of up to 10 get guide support and beach time. Bring a license, closed shoes, long trousers, and a face covering for dust.

“Amazing must do experience. Loved it. Don’t forget to bring face masks ;) It will be enough dust, adrenaline and fun with beautiful scenery.”

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