The 9 Sailing Trips in Cape Verde That Earn Their Price

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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2.3-hour Catamaran Adventure on the waters of Sal Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 349 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Sail Sal’s coast with Cape Verde Sailing on a relaxed 3-hour catamaran trip for small groups. Expect drinks, light snacks, a short swim or snorkel stop, and possible wildlife sightings. Crews may include Daisy, Wesley, Jair, Marcio, or Anna, with hotel pickup available.

“Super friendly crew. Anna, Joseph and Stephan (hope I didn’t get name wrong) Look after us from the start, drinks, dolphins very chatty and did everything they can to make it special experience. Anna was absolutely fantastic. Thank you guys to make it so special. Not many people on the catamaran make massive difference as well. Snorkelling and sweet pastries at the end of the trip. Highly recommended.”

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3.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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4.Catamaran Half Day – Beautiful day on the Atlantic Ocean

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 260 reviews · from $68Best value

From Santa Maria, you’ll spend about three hours aboard a catamaran along Sal’s southwest coast. Daisy, Wesley, and the crew keep the mood friendly while you swim, snorkel, sunbathe, enjoy drinks and local snacks, and watch for dolphins, turtles, and whales.

“Had a blast, sailing with the cats on the CATamaran! :) We had the luck to travel along the dolphins for good 10-15 minutes.”

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5.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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6.Sal Island All-inclusive Adults-only Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 163 reviews · 4 hours · from $81

Sail from Palmeira along Sal’s west coast on a new adults-only catamaran. Maria and the friendly crew keep the mood relaxed, with drinks, snacks, music, and a swim stop near Monte Leão. Pickup, towels, and an onboard cava toast are included.

“A atividade foi espectacular! Desde o início até ao final ! Animação a todo o tempo ! Enaltecer a Cláudia que teve uma energia 5 estrelas . Recomendo a 100%”

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7.Sailing yacht half day- with Cape Verde Sailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 138 reviews · from $68

Spend three hours aboard Lucy with Cape Verde Sailing, leaving from Santa Maria’s pier in a group of up to eight. Swim, sunbathe, and snorkel when conditions allow, while the crew serves snacks and drinks. Guides including Daniel, Bruno, Ricardo, and Reuben have earned praise for friendly, attentive service.

“Great experience with great skippers/guide! Can fully recommend for a good experience especially with friends”

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8.Full day Sailing yacht – Beautiful day on the Atlantic Ocean

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $150

Spend about six and a half hours aboard Lucy, a comfortable sailing yacht off Santa Maria. With a small group of up to eight, you’ll have time for relaxed sailing, snorkeling, lunch, snacks, an open bar, and wildlife watching, with crew such as Alica, Delphi, Bruno, and Marcio caring for the boat.

“Perfect, wat een mooie dag zeilen en chillen. Lekker ontspannend, beetje verbrand door de steeds aanwezige Kaapverdische zon. Een mooie lunch, en als afsluiting een kaasplank. Top day sailing. Thanks guys.”

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9.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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