Cape Verde · SHARK WATCHING

Shark Bay Cape Verde: The 15 Best Tours

30 tours  ·  from $32

Lemon sharks cruise the shallows at Regona on Sal, and you walk in rather than dive. These 15 trips differ on pickup, group size and what else they bundle in, each priced and clear about the tide times that decide the hour.

Sal: All-Inclusive Salt Lake, Blue Eye and Shark Bay Tour - Pedra de Lume: floating in the salt lake
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Sal: All-Inclusive Salt Lake, Blue Eye and Shark Bay Tour

1.All-Inclusive Salt Lake, Blue Eye and Shark Bay Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,033 reviews · 4 hours · from $53Our pick

Spend four hours exploring Sal with a local guide such as Kiki, Tony, Vanessa or Nani. Float in Pedra de Lume’s salt lake, walk among lemon sharks at Shark Bay, see the Blue Eye and natural pool at Buracona, and stop at the desert mirage. Transport, entrance fees and hotel pickup are included.

“Tony is the best. Great tour with lots of in depth information for each specific area. Fun times with the sharks and bathing in the salt lake. Did not feel rushed at all, everything went smoothly. Great chauffeur too. Thanks guys!!”

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Experience on Sal Island with native and certified guide (including sharks) - Buracona and the Blue Eye
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Experience on Sal Island with native and certified guide (including sharks)

2.Experience on Sal Island with native and certified guide (including sharks)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,166 reviews · from $36Top rated

Start with lemon sharks at Shark Bay, then float in Pedra Lume’s volcanic salt lake, see Buracona’s Blue Eye, and tour Palmeira, Espargos, Santa Maria, Murdeira, and Kite Beach. Guides such as Nany and Christian add local history, humor, photos, and practical help. Hotel pickup, transport, and a 13-person maximum are included.

“Everything was a described, we were a family, but there was also 3 single lady travelers which was good to show how safe it is in Cape Verde”

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From Sal Island: Blu eye, Salt lake, Lemon Sharks & Palmeira - Santa Maria and Murdeira Bay set the tone
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From Sal Island: Blu eye, Salt lake, Lemon Sharks & Palmeira

3.Blu eye, Salt lake, Lemon Sharks & Palmeira

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,003 reviews · 6 hours · from $35

Travel across Sal by minibus with a multilingual guide such as Yannick, Yuri, or Nelson. Swim at Murdeira Bay, watch lemon sharks at Shark Bay, float in Pedra de Lume’s saltwater, see Buracona’s Blue Eye, and visit Palmeira and Espargos. Expect extra entrance fees, lunch at your own cost, and a small group of up to 12.

“The interaction from the guide, the driver and photographer was brilliant”

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Sal Island: Shark Bay Experience from Santa Maria - The ride from Santa Maria to Sal’s east coast
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Sal Island: Shark Bay Experience from Santa Maria

4.Shark Bay Experience from Santa Maria

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 345 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

From Santa Maria, ride to Sal’s east coast for about an hour with lemon sharks in shallow water. Guides such as Said, Chan, and Jose explain the animals and help you across rocky ground. Water shoes, transport, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included. You can watch from shore or stand in the water as young sharks pass close to your legs.

“Great experience with the shark swimming around you. Definitely recommended!”

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Boa Vista: Shark, Turtles, Cave, Sandboarding & Tasting Tour - Morro de Arreia turns sand into the first big thrill
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Boa Vista: Shark, Turtles, Cave, Sandboarding & Tasting Tour

5.Shark, Turtles, Cave, Sandboarding & Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 328 reviews · 4 hours - 270 minutes · from $70

Join guides such as Veronique, Joshua, or Gil for a half-day 4x4 trip across Boa Vista. You will sandboard at Morro de Arreia, look for turtles and lemon sharks, visit Varandinha caves and Santa Monica Beach, then sample grogue and ponche in Povoação Velha. Wildlife sightings depend on weather and nature.

“We were a group of 6, our guide Veronica made our tour fun. She’s so interactive and made us all feel so comfortable. The tour itself self was amazing, from start to finish. We would definitely recommend to anyone. Thank you Veronica and Gil for an awesome experience.”

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Santa Maria, Sal: All inclusive Salt Lake, Blue Eye and Shark Bay - Starting at Shark Bay with lemon sharks
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Santa Maria, Sal: All inclusive Salt Lake, Blue Eye and Shark Bay

6.Santa Maria, Sal: All inclusive Salt Lake, Blue Eye and Shark Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · from $52

Travel across Sal with a local guide and small group of up to 16 people. Float in Pedra de Lume’s salt lake, visit Buracona’s Blue Eye and natural pool, see Miragem and Murdeira Bay, then walk into shallow water at Shark Bay to spot lemon sharks. Hotel transfers, entrance fees, transport, and insurance are included.

“Amazing experience. Exactly what we wanted. Not too long but you can see most of the Island treasures. Our guide was great. He had a lot of knowledge about the Island life and history. Shark bay was fantastic. Floating in salt lake is something you need to experience yoursRead more”

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Sal: Salt Lake Tour, Shark Bay and Pedra de Lume Village - A 30-minute wildlife encounter with a local guide
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Sal: Salt Lake Tour, Shark Bay and Pedra de Lume Village

7.Salt Lake Tour, Shark Bay and Pedra de Lume Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 274 reviews · 3 hours · from $36

Visit Shark Bay for 30 minutes with lemon sharks, then explore Pedra de Lume village, its old salt works, cable car, and volcanic salt lake. Your local guide, often named Nana, Nanni, or Shan, shares island history in English, Portuguese, French, or Spanish. Bring water shoes, swimwear, sunscreen, and a towel.

“A lovely afternoon out. Excellent guide and very knowledgeable.”

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From Sal Island: Blue Eye, Salt Lake, Lemon Sharks, Palmeira - Terra Boa and the strange Miragem
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From Sal Island: Blue Eye, Salt Lake, Lemon Sharks, Palmeira

8.Blue Eye, Salt Lake, Lemon Sharks, Palmeira

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 248 reviews · 7 hours · from $32Best value

Set out from Santa Maria with a multilingual guide such as Yannick, Rony, or Daniel for a seven-hour tour of Sal. Swim at Murdeira Bay, see Buracona’s Blue Eye, visit Palmeira, cross Terra Boa, wade with lemon sharks, and float in Pedra de Lume’s salt lake. Bring cash for entry fees and lunch.

“The trip was wonderful. A fantastic guide and incredible views. The only downside was a very unappetizing dinner.”

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Boavista: Turtle, Shark, Santa Monica, Sandboard & Tasting - Morro de Areia: Sandboarding on Boa Vista’s Mini Sahara
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Boavista: Turtle, Shark, Santa Monica, Sandboard & Tasting

9.Turtle, Shark, Santa Monica, Sandboard & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 228 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

Spend four hours crossing Boa Vista’s west coast in a 4x4 with guides such as Fredy, Evandro, Anna, and Cristiano. Sandboard at Morro de Areia, look for green turtles and lemon sharks, pause at Santa Monica Beach, then taste snacks, grogue, and pontche in Povoação Velha. Shark sightings depend on tide and sea conditions.

“We had a great day. The hosts were very nice, and had a lot of helpful information. We got to see the turtles and the sand boarding was a fun unique experience! Unfortunately we didn’t get to see any sharks but I’m still happy with the value for money! They also took lots of photos that are available to download.”

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Santa Maria: Salt Mine, Natural Pool, and Shark Bay Tour - Kite Beach and Sal’s dry eastern side
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Santa Maria: Salt Mine, Natural Pool, and Shark Bay Tour

10.Salt Mine, Natural Pool, and Shark Bay Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 165 reviews · 6 hours · from $34

Travel from Santa Maria in a small group of up to eight, with guides such as Emerson, Domingos, Jay, or Alssis. You’ll visit Sal’s salt mines, Buracona’s Blue Eye, Miragem, Palmeira, and Lemon Shark Bay. Transport may be a 4x4 or minivan, and lunch and entry fees cost extra.

“Absolutely loved travelling on the back of the pick up. A little bumpy but only to be expected when going off the beaten track. Visiting all the villages, getting lots of info from the guide, travelling through the dessert, seeing the mirage, experiencing the lemon sharks swim between our legs, floating in the salt pools at the mine. Every event was amazing, we would do it again in a heart beat. Very good value for money. Lunch not included but the restaurant we stopped at for lunch was very reasonably priced and very good quality food and venue. Thank you so much for the experience!!”

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Sal Island: Shark Bay Shark Watching Experience from Santa Maria - Arriving at the rocky shore
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Sal Island: Shark Bay Shark Watching Experience from Santa Maria

11.Shark Bay Shark Watching Experience from Santa Maria

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews · from $34

Meet your guide in Santa Maria at 2:30 pm for a short ride to Shark Bay, where lemon sharks gather in shallow coastal water. You can watch from shore or wade in wearing supplied water shoes. Guides such as Chan and Nanny explain the sharks and local area before returning you to your hotel.

“Great trip need good water shoes. The shark just swim around around got amazing photos. The tour guide has good local knowledge of the area.”

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Island Adventure with Shark Experience from Santa Maria - What the 4WD ride is really like
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Island Adventure with Shark Experience from Santa Maria

12.Island Adventure with Shark Experience from Santa Maria

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · from $50

Spend about seven hours crossing Sal by 4WD with a local guide. Visit Murdeira, Espargos, Palmeira, Buracona, Terra Boa, Pedra de Lume, and Parda Bay, where lemon sharks gather. You can float in salt water, see the Blue Eye, and stop for an inexpensive local lunch. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“A great day and brilliant way to see most of the attractions Sal has to offer. Pick-up was at the hotel and our guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the island. A photographer tagged along with us and his photo were amazinRead 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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $40

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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BEST VALUE small group island tour w/SHARK experience & salt lake - Murdeira Bay and Lion Mountain views
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BEST VALUE small group island tour w/SHARK experience & salt lake

14.BEST VALUE small group island tour w/SHARK experience & salt lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · from $46

Spend 6 to 7 hours touring Sal from Santa Maria with Carlos Cruz Tours. You’ll visit Shark Bay, float in Pedra de Lume’s salt pans, see Buracona’s Blue Eye, explore Palmeira and Espargos, and cross the desert to Terra Boa. Guides may lead the tour in English, Italian, French, or Spanish.

“I was left standing at my hotel door for over 20 mins ( 9.20am) and Carlos tours never showed up, and we were in the hotel lobby 15 mins before allocated pickup time (9.00am). I asked one of the locals, who said he would ring Carlos (he saRead more”

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4x4 Tour - Sandboard, Shark & Green Turtle's Bay, Snacks & Drinks - Turtle Bay and the value of a second attempt
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4×4 Tour – Sandboard, Shark & Green Turtle’s Bay, Snacks & Drinks

15.4×4 Tour – Sandboard, Shark & Green Turtle’s Bay, Snacks & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $79

This 4.5-hour Boa Vista outing combines a 4x4 ride, seated sandboarding at Morro de Areia, wildlife stops at Turtle Bay and Shark Bay, and local snacks in Povoação Velha. Guides including Fredy and Christian lead small groups of up to eight, with hotel pickup and a 9:00 am start.

“Exceptional guide who made the trip totally amazing, with an excellent knowledge. Sand boarding was amazing just not walking back up the dune🤣. Seeing both turtles and sharks in natural habitat was perfect.”

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★ 5.0Sal Private Tour: All inclusive Salt Lake, Blue eye and Shark Bay10 reviews
★ 4.6Salt Pans & Lemon Sharks ExperienceFrom $823 reviews
★ 3.9Sal Island tour: Blue Eye, Salt Lake, Sharks w/ Local GuideFrom $5814 reviews
★ 5.0Private Shark Watching & Floating ExperienceFrom $828 reviews
★ 4.4Full day excursion Salinas, Shark Bay, Blue EyeFrom $3315 reviews
★ 5.0Turtles, Sharks, City of Sal Rei, Santa Monica Beach, Shipwreck …From $847 reviews
★ 4.8Natural Pools & Shark Bay Private Day TripFrom $888 reviews

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