Cape Verde · SNORKELING TRIPS IN SAO VICENTE
Good snorkeling trips in Sao Vicente fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Swim with sea turtles in São Pedro on a 90-minute tour from Mindelo, with transfers, gear, local guides, and free cancellation up to 24 hours.
“Alles super, aber vor Ort bekommt man das Schnorcheln für 15€ p. Person.”
Swim with sea turtles off São Vicente on a small-group snorkeling tour with gear, transfers, a local boat, and a 25-minute turtle limit.
“Absolutely lovely experience! We saw many beatiful fishes and there were 3 turtles swimming around, the turtels are very friendly and arent bothered by the people at all.”
Swim beside sea turtles off São Vicente on a one-hour boat and snorkel trip from Mindelo, with pickup, gear, guides, and small groups.
“Ver a las tortugas en su hábitat fue una maravilla el guía fue muy explicativo y agradable, la única pega que pongo es que considero que los grupos deberían ser reducidos en nuestra excursión solo íbamos 4 y había algún grupo más pequeño pero llegó un grupo como de 14 personas y nadaban en la misma zona por lo tanto ya se volvió todo agobiante para nada y no estar todo el tiempo chocando con las personas y ya se escondieron más las tortugas asique creo que eso es algo a mirar porque hizo que la experiencia dejará de ser agradable”
Swim with green turtles off São Vicente on a small-group boat trip with local fishermen, hotel pickup, gear, and safety briefing.
“Le guide ne nous a pas accompagné, il nous a laissé seul avec le monsieur du bateau qui ne parlait ni français ni anglais. Nous sommes restés 3/4 h au lieu de 2h00. Et comme nous logions à 15 minutes à pied, le guide nous a proposé de rentrer à pied et n’est pas revenu. Nous avons vraiment l’impression de nous faire voler…. Autrement, les tortues sont magnifiques !”
Swim with turtles off São Pedro on a 150-minute Cape Verde trip from Mindelo, with gear, transfers, snacks, and multilingual guides included.
Swim with marine turtles at São Pedro’s Beach in Cape Verde, with transport, guides, and gear included. Read practical tips before booking.
“First I have to say I am strong believer in not interfering with wildlife and had i known beforehand that the turtles were fed I would not have booked the experience. Apart from that the turtle snorkeling was ok, a bit chaotic at times, there are no places to change into dry clothes afterwards so be aware of that. The guide was in contact with us beforehand, picked us up from the hotel and drove us to the beach, the snorkeling itself was guided by local fishermen. Everyone involved was really nice and friendly (Guide Nelson and Fisherman Pumba :) but as I said before, I personally was a bit…”
Hike to São Pedro lighthouse, eat fresh fish, relax on white sand, and swim with sea turtles on a small-group Cape Verde day trip.
“Awestruck and guide. The hike to the lighthouse is amazing, the local food and drink is great and the swimming with turtles magical. You just need to book this one.”
Every kind of day out across the islands, and the best of each.
