12 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, limited to 60 people despite room for 90. You’ll get hotel transfers, towels, snacks, unlimited beer and soft drinks, snorkeling gear, swimming, fishing, and a lively return with Cape Verdean music and dancing. Guides speak five languages.

“The trip was well organised. All the staff were polite,and left you feeling happy. We were extremely lucky too see whales on our trip. Overall an amazing enjoyable boat trip.”

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2.Lounge Catamaran SODADE Half-Day

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

Sail from Palmeira aboard the spacious SODADE catamaran for about four hours. Expect hotel pickup, a stop near Monte Leão in Murdeira Bay, swimming, optional masks, snacks, unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks, plus a lively musical return with crew members such as Alina, Rony, and Lucy.

“Very friendly crew, good drinks and snacks. The ride was totally enjoyable, we had fun. Choppy seas around Sal aren't a problem for Sodade.”

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

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

Spend four hours aboard the adults-only SODADE catamaran from Santa Maria. Sail from Palmeira to Murdeira Bay, swim by Monte Leao, use the floating pool, snorkel or fish, and enjoy included beer, wine, soft drinks, snacks, and live crew entertainment.

“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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4.Half-Day Diving in Sal

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

Meet your instructor at 8:30 am for two guided scuba sessions around Sal. See tropical and Mediterranean sea life, volcanic walls, caves, and possible wrecks. Tanks, weights, and belt are included, while rental gear costs an extra €20.

“The experience was just amazing! The first time I went diving. The Cabo verdo diving club is very good and safe. In the ocean the instructor was always next to us and checking if all is ok. The training before the diving was very good and we Read more”

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

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

You’ll tour Sal in a small group with a local guide such as Mamadu, visiting Murdeira, Palmeira, Espargos, Buracona, Pedra de Lume, Terra Boa, Ponta Preta, and Shark Bay. Hotel pickup, a professional guide, and return transport are included. Bring money for entry fees and water shoes.

“Super trip with Mamadu, a lot fun and really interesting to go around Sal with him . I would recommend the tour to everyone.”

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6.Boa Vista Island: Half-day Quad Tour to Santa Monica Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 31 reviews · from $64

Drive a quad through Boa Vista’s sandy interior and southern coast, with stops at Rabil, Povoação Velha, Santa Monica Beach, Varandinha Caves, and Morro de Areia. You’ll receive a vehicle briefing, ride in a group of up to 10, and have time to swim and rest by the sea.

“Great trip showing the highlights of southern Boa Vista - a must do for anyone visiting the island for the first time”

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7.Half-Day Sailing Yacht Adventure in Sal Island – 3 hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Sail Sal Island’s southwest coast aboard the classic yacht Lucy with a small group of up to 8 to 10 people. Expect quiet wind-powered cruising, drinks, light snacks, shaded seating, and an optional swim or snorkel stop. Guides speak several languages, though availability can vary.

“Quelle expérience inoubliable lors de notre sortie en voilier ! 🌊⛵ Un immense merci à Daniel et à toute son équipe pour leur accueil chaleureux, leur professionnalisme et leur bonne humeur communicative. Grâce à eux, nous avons vécu un moment magique et rempli d’émotions. Le clou du spectacle : avoir eu la chance d’apercevoir des baleines majestueuses et des tortues marines, un vrai cadeau de la nature ! 🐋🐢 Nous repartons le cœur léger et des souvenirs plein la tête. 💙 Anaïs, Maïssa et Kelly :)”

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8.Boa Vista Island: Half-day Northern Tour + Viana Desert Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $63

Travel from Sal Rei with a private guide and hotel transfers to Rabil’s clay artisans, the Sahara-shaped dunes of Viana Desert, Cabo Santa Maria shipwreck, Praia da Atalanta, and Fatima Church. Guides such as Ndiouga and Njango bring local context to this flexible 3 to 4-hour outing.

“The tour covered all of the key highlights of northern Boa Vista as promised. The Viana Desert is something out of this world and a must see if you come to Cape Verde. Our tour guide, Ndiouga, was incredibly knowlegable about the areas we visited and was very friendly. Great tour with no stress!”

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9.Half-day Electric Car Rental in Santa Maria

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews

Take a self-drive Spinach electric car around Sal for up to four hours or 60 km. You will receive a safety briefing, route app with audio stories, and a tasting card for traditional coffee. Stop at beaches, salt flats, villages, and other main sights at your own pace.

“So we thought we would try this experience as it looked fun in Santa Maria, Sal, Cape Verde. Booked for 4hrs and we did the self tour. We wanted to go to the volcano and swim in the salt lakes. We clarified when we booked at the front desk tRead more”

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10.Half-Day Diving Trip in Sal with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · from $114

Meet your instructor in Santa Maria at 8:30am for two guided scuba descents at different sites. Expect one deeper descent from 18 to 35 meters and a second to 18 meters, with tanks, weights, equipment, and hotel transfers included.

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11.Boa Vista Island: Half-day Tour + Santa Monica Beach by 4×4

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $52

Travel from Sal Rei in a small 4x4 group to meet Rabil artisans, see old Povoação Velha, swim or stroll at Santa Monica, visit Varandinha caves, and finish at Chaves Beach. Guides such as Laury, Aldo, Alex, and Cleiton may lead the outing.

“El magnifico trato de nuestros guías Alex y Cleiton que nos han explicado todo con el máximo detalle y han estado pendientes de nosotros. La ruta increíble y los medios de transporte también. 100% recomendable”

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12.Half-day tour around the island

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 4 hours

See Sal’s Blue Eye, Murdeira Bay, Terra Boa’s mirage, Espargos, and Pedra de Lume’s salt pool in four hours. Your private group can travel with a guide in English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, or French. Guide Djohn is praised for his island knowledge and flexible approach.

“A brilliant half day trip. We saw the blue eye which was spectacular. We saw the mirage which was phenomenal. To top of the trip we were in the sea with baby lemon sharks and then floated in the salt lake. Truly amazing experience.”

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