Cape Verde · HALF-DAY

15 Half-Day Tours in Cape Verde to Build a Day Around

25 tours  ·  from $41

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 half-day tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Sal: All-Inclusive Half-Day Lounge Catamaran Cruise - Boarding, hotel transfers, and the first stretch at sea
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Sal: All-Inclusive Half-Day Lounge Catamaran Cruise

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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Lounge Catamaran SODADE Half-Day - Sailing toward Monte Leão
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Lounge Catamaran SODADE Half-Day

2.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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Catamaran Half Day - Beautiful day on the Atlantic Ocean - Swimming and snorkeling off Sal
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Catamaran Half Day – Beautiful day on the Atlantic Ocean

3.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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Lounge Catamaran SODADE Half-Day (Adults Only) - Murdeira Bay and Monte Leao
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Lounge Catamaran SODADE Half-Day (Adults Only)

4.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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Sailing yacht half day- with Cape Verde Sailing - Swimming and snorkeling when conditions allow
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Sailing yacht half day- with Cape Verde Sailing

5.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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Half-Day Diving in Sal - The second session, no deeper than 18 meters
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Half-Day Diving in Sal

6.Half-Day Diving in Sal

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

Meet your instructor at Cabo Verde Diving Aquarium in Santa Maria for two guided tank sessions, lasting about 40 to 60 minutes each. You may visit volcanic walls, caves, wrecks, and marine-life sites between 18 and 35 meters, followed by a shallower session. Tanks, weights, belts, and hotel transfers are included, while equipment rental costs €20 extra.

“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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Half-Day Sal Island Tour with Shark Experience from Santa Maria - Palmeira’s fishing harbor and colored houses
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Half-Day Sal Island Tour with Shark Experience from Santa Maria

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

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

Explore Sal with a local guide such as Mamadu or Mamadou, visiting Murdeira, Palmeira, Espargos, Ponta Preta, Burracona, Terra Boa, Pedra de Lume, and Shark Bay. Hotel pickup, transport, and a small group are included. Bring extra money for entry fees, food, drinks, 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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Half Day Island Tour, Sao Vicente, 4h - Mindelo begins with art, a fort, and the harbor
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Half Day Island Tour, Sao Vicente, 4h

8.Half Day Island Tour, Sao Vicente, 4h

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $63

Join Green Line Tours Cabo Verde for a four-hour group tour from Mindelo, with hotel pickup and a professional local guide. Visit markets, Fortim del Rei, Torre de Belem, and Monte Verde, then stop at Salamansa and Baía das Gatas for coastal views and a possible swim. Guides such as Danny, Carlos, Sonia, and Jaime have led this route.

“The company's owner was out guide, spoke an excellent English and was very knowledgeable and committed. Awesome tour where personal preferences were responded to.”

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Half Day Island Tour, Best of São Vicente, Highlights - Mindelo’s three markets, three different windows into local life
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Half Day Island Tour, Best of São Vicente, Highlights

9.Half Day Island Tour, Best of São Vicente, Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · 4 hours · from $64

Spend four hours exploring São Vicente by small van and on foot. Visit Fortim do Rei, Mindelo’s fish and produce markets, Monte Verde’s 774-meter summit, Salamansa, and Baía das Gatas. Guides speak English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. Tea or coffee at Monte Verde is included when available.

“This tour exceeded our expectations. We saw the majority of top sites in Sao Vicente in the time allotted. Had we not taken a tour, we would never have realized how beautiful the city and island are. The tour company is extremely well organized. They communicated with us several times before we docked at the cruise terminal. They met us just outside the terminal door, checked us in, and then assigned us in groups to 9-passenger vans. Our guide and driver were both excellent. Our guide, Jaimie, was knowledgeable, affable, and passionate about his island. He shared his vast knowledge of his country's history and current conditions. He answered every…”

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Double Diving in Sal Island - Half Day - What the Instructor Adds to the Experience
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Double Diving in Sal Island – Half Day

10.Double Diving in Sal Island – Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $104

Join Santa Maria Dive Center for two guided morning descents around Sal Island. Certified divers get hotel pickup, tanks, weights, and belts, with groups capped at seven. Expect changing visibility, possible wreck sites, tropical fish, turtles, and a professional instructor-led outing lasting about four hours. Rental gear costs extra.

“Personnel sympathique, belle randonnée aquatique, patron cool et ponctuel, on a vu une tortue et quelques poissons”

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Boa Vista Island: Half-day Quad Tour to Santa Monica Beach - Povoação Velha and Boa Vista’s early settlements
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Boa Vista Island: Half-day Quad Tour to Santa Monica Beach

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 31 reviews · from $64

This four-hour Bu Country Tours excursion takes you from Sal Rei to Rabil, Povoação Velha, Santa Monica Beach, Varandinha Caves, and Morro de Areia. You drive your own quad, stop for a swim, and travel with a small group of up to 10 people. Bring a license, closed shoes, long trousers, and a face covering for dust.

“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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Sal, Cape Verde: Half day on Cuba Libre sailing yacht - Meeting at Bikini Beach, not the hotel reception
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Sal, Cape Verde: Half day on Cuba Libre sailing yacht

12.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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Boavista: Whale Watching half day trip - From your hotel to the port at Sal Rei
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Boavista: Whale Watching half day trip

13.Whale Watching half day trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 15 reviews · 3 hours · from $76

Join Boa Vista Tours for a three-hour whale-watching trip from Sal Rei in a Zodiac boat. A local marine biologist explains humpback behavior as you search the sea from February to May, with the strongest activity noted from March through May. Hotel pickup, return transport, and English or German guiding are included.

“We hebben meerdere walvissen gezien en daarnaast het gezang van walvissen gehoord. Heel bijzonder. er werd veel informatie gegeven gedurende de tour.”

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Half-Day Sailing Yacht Adventure in Sal Island - 3 hours - Three hours along Sal’s southwest coast
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Half-Day Sailing Yacht Adventure in Sal Island – 3 hours

14.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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Boa Vista Island: Half-day Northern Tour + Viana Desert Adventure - Rabil and the clay work of Barreiro
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Boa Vista Island: Half-day Northern Tour + Viana Desert Adventure

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $63

Spend 3 to 4 hours exploring northern Boa Vista with hotel pickup and drop-off. Meet artisans in Rabil, walk the Sahara-shaped dunes of Viana Desert, see the Cabo Santa Maria shipwreck, enjoy Praia da Atalanta, and visit Fatima Church. Guides such as Ndiouga and Njango bring local knowledge and a friendly touch.

“Vista de tortugas, y idea aproximada de la zona. Mucho tiempo para escasa zona que ver. Hemos estado como justificando los tiempos en cada parada para hacer la excursion de 4 horas. Es cierto que era un privado con lo cual los posibles retrasos y preguntas se reducen Read more”

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