Top 15 Boat Trips in Sal

1.All-Inclusive Half-Day Lounge Catamaran Cruise

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

Cruise Sal’s west coast aboard the Lounge Catamaran Sodade for four hours of sailing, swimming, snorkeling, fishing, snacks, and unlimited beer and soft drinks. Guides speak five languages, and the return trip brings local music, drums, and dancing. Choose a family sailing or adults-only departure, with hotel pickup included.

“A fantastic, positive atmosphere from the very beginning, with a crew full of smiles and energy, and a captain who was both professional and had a great sense of humor. Everything was perfectly organized, and the cruise itself was relaxing and unforgettable. The views were breathtaking, the music and drinks made the time even more enjoyable, and the whole day passed far too quickly. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Sal!”

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2.3-hour Catamaran Adventure on the waters of Sal Island

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

Sail along Sal’s coast with Cape Verde Sailing on a calm 3-hour catamaran trip. Expect a small group, drinks, light snacks, one short swim or snorkel stop, and crew such as Daisy, Wesley, Jair, or Marcio. Wildlife sightings are possible but never promised. Hotel transfers may be included, with departure from Santa Maria Beach or Bikini Beach.

“This activity was fantastic. The guys running the boat were amazing. They helped my 70+ year old mum to get onto the boat and when a young girl became sea sick the crew were so kind to her, rubbing her back, giving her water, providing a bucket. I highly recommend this trip.”

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3.Lounge Catamaran SODADE Half-Day

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

Sail from Palmeira to Murdeira aboard the SODADE catamaran, with hotel pickup, an hour-long swimming stop, snorkel gear, snacks, and unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks. The crew, including Alina, Rony, and Lucy on some departures, keeps the return trip lively with music, dancing, and Cape Verdean warmth.

“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 $68

Sail from Santa Maria along Sal’s southwest coast for about three hours aboard a catamaran limited to 14 people. You can swim, snorkel, sunbathe, and watch for dolphins, turtles, flying fish, and whales. Daisy, Wesley, Daniel, and other crew members are praised for friendly care, though wind may affect how much sailing takes place.

“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 sailing from Palmeira to Murdeira on the adults-only Sodade catamaran. You get hotel pickup, unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, snacks, live entertainment, snorkeling and fishing gear, plus a floating pool when conditions allow. The boat holds 90 but limits each trip to 60 for more room.

“Great afternoon, lovely and attentive staff. The drinks flowed, and the snacks were good and plentiful… would defo recommend.”

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6.Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 213 reviews · 2 hours · from $44

Join Nando Tours for a two-hour boat snorkeling trip from Santa Maria, Sal. Local guide Nando leads you to the Caldeirinha shipwreck, coral reefs, and the underwater Christ statue, with turtles promised as part of the experience. Equipment, boat transport, safety briefing, and multilingual guiding are included.

“Trip was overall good. We showed up half an hour early, just on time would have been sufficient though. Provided equipment looked good, though we just borrowed the fins (brought our own goggles and snorkel). Neoprene -suites were not offered, my kids could have used one though. First stop for snorkeling took us over a reef and the shipwreck. About 1 hour of snorkeling, but no really amazing fish to be seen (saw more or less the same when just starting from the beach somewhere). My kid stopped early, as he was getting cold. The boat was always close by, so no issue with that. Second stop at the Jesus…”

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7.Sal Island All-inclusive Adults-only Catamaran

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

Sail from Palmeira toward Monte Leão on a four-hour, adults-only catamaran cruise. You get hotel pickup, drinks, snacks, towels, music, and a swimming stop. The crew, including energetic guide Claudia on some departures, keeps the mood lively while you relax on deck or on the nets above the water.

“esperienza da 5 stelle ma mi sento costretta a darne 4 in quanto le informazioni riguardo al servizio di transfer erano carenti. siamo stati informati tempestivamente del luogo e orario di pick up ma non ci è stato detto chi sarebbe passato o come avremmo a riconoscere il transfer. per fortuna all’ultimo secondo abbiamo chiesto informazioni ad un pullman che era li scoprendo che avremmo dovuto prendere proprio quel pullman. ci teniamo inoltre a precisare che con largo anticipo abbiamo provato a contattare sia via chat che chiamando direttamente ma non abbiamo mai ricevuto risposta. speriamo venga presa come critica costruttiva.”

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8.Sailing yacht half day- with Cape Verde Sailing

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

Join Cape Verde Sailing for a three-hour cruise from Santa Maria with up to eight people aboard Lucy. Crew members such as Daniel, Bruno, Ricardo, and Reuben handle the sailing, drinks, snacks, and safety. Choose morning or afternoon, then swim, sunbathe, snorkel when conditions allow, and watch for flying fish, turtles, dolphins, or whales.

“Not sure what the trip was like. I am sure it is usually good. However, the weather was raining when we should have done it. The issue was we had to get a dinghy to the yacht and were told they would do 2 trips. This was then changed to just 1 trip. The dinghy was so low in the water with 6 guests and 2 staff that with our combined weight of 25 stone we did not dare to board.”

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9.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 spacious sailing yacht from Santa Maria. With a maximum of eight people, you get room to relax, snorkel, and watch for dolphins, turtles, flying fish, and whales. Lunch, snacks, drinks, WiFi, and equipment are included, with guides such as Bruno, Marcio, Alica, and Delphi caring for the details.

“Sehr schöner Ausflug. Leider musste ich einen Stern abziehen, da der Rücktransfer ins Hotel nicht funktionierte und man stand auf einmal alleine am Pier.”

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10.Snorkeling Experience in Santa Maria Bay by boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $34Best value

At 2:00 pm, Atlantic Star takes you by Zodiac into Santa Maria Bay for an easy surface snorkeling session with mask, snorkel, and fins. A professional guide helps you prepare, then leads you to spots where you might see tropical fish and sea turtles. Hotel pickup may be available, and groups are limited to eight.

“Great trip pick you up and drop you back to the hotel. Need to be a strong swimmer. But the instructors very helpful and knowledgeable and always there to help.”

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11.Sal, Cape Verde: Half day on Cuba Libre sailing yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 27 reviews · from $81

Meet the Cuba Libre crew at Bikini Beach and sail Sal’s west coast in a small group. You may spot dolphins, turtles, flying fish, or humpback whales from February to May. Bruno and Henrik are among the friendly crew members praised by name. Drinks, tuna canapés, music, and a swim stop are included when sea conditions allow.

“Great trip! Got a great insight into sailing! It was a fantastic trip with really nice and cool guys on board! Just great! Thank you!”

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12.Private Boat Tour in Santa Maria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews

Set out from Santa Maria’s Ponton on a private two-hour speedboat trip for up to four people. Your crew handles the boat and safety while you choose between snorkeling, fishing, free diving, or simply enjoying Sal’s coast from the water. Wildlife sightings may include turtles, dolphins, whales, and flying fish.

“C'était une très belle balade. Nous avons eu le privilège de contemplé l'île et sa beauté et le couché du soleil”

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13.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 sailing, drinks, light snacks, shaded seating, and an optional swim or snorkel stop. English, Portuguese, German, Spanish, Italian, and French support is available, though language coverage can vary by crew.

“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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14.Full day sailing boat in Sal, Cape Verde:taste the Atlantic!

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · from $164

Spend six hours sailing from Santa Maria Bay toward Mount Lion, with stops along Sal’s western coast, a fresh tuna lunch, drinks, snorkeling, and swimming when sea conditions allow. The Cuba Libre Sailing crew handles the food and sailing while you watch for dolphins, flying fish, seasonal whales, and turtles.

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15.3 Hours Yacht Sailing Activity in Cabo Verde, Santa Maria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $69

Join Tomas, Izabel, and their young multilingual crew for a three-hour sailing trip from Angulo Beach in Santa Maria. With a maximum of six people, you can expect open-water views, snorkeling near the underwater Jesus monument, local food, drinks, and a chance to spot turtles, flying fish, dolphins, or whales.

“Really relaxing afternoon on the sea. Tomas and crew were fantastic company and very knowledgeable. Food and drinks were great. Best activity we did on our holidays by far.”

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