2 BBQ Cruises in Cape Verde to Build a Day Around

1.Boat Trip, Snorkeling, Cave & BBQ on the Beach

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

From Praia, ride to Ribeira da Barca, then take a traditional fishing boat past volcanic rock and Pilon de Achada Leite to Águas Belas cave. Swim and snorkel if sea conditions allow, then eat fish barbecue on a black-sand beach. Guides speak English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.

“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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2.Fishing Snorkeling and Barbecue

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $92Best value

Spend about five hours on a private boat from Sal Rei, fishing along Boa Vista’s Estoril coast, then stopping at Djeu for snorkelling, beach time, and a barbecue made with your catch. The captain is a lifelong island resident, and rods and safety gear are provided.

“Excellent from start to finish... we had communication the full time from yara who text us let us know what to expect and when our taxi had arrived on the morning of excursion. We travelled around 20 minutes to the boat. Taxi driver was lovely and made you feel really relaxRead more”

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