Cape Verde · BOAT TOURS IN SANTIAGO
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 9 boat tours in Santiago worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Santiago from Praia with mountain views, Tarrafal Beach, local music, village stops, and easy cruise-port transfers.
“gut , länger als geplant ,hätte es für uns nicht gebraucht”
Review of Santiago Island’s 5-hour German-language cruise tour, with Batuque music, mountain views, village stops, port pickup, and practical tips.
“Hervorragende Insel-Tourguide Louisa (deutsch) - informativ, lustig, offener Umgang”
Review of Santiago Island’s boat, cave snorkeling, and beach BBQ tour from Praia, including costs, stops, food, guides, and practical tips.
“Our driver and guide were great. Activity said snorkeling but there were 6 people and 3 snorkels. The swimming and snorkeling were over the side of the boat in the cave we only stayed for about 15 mins. The current was a bit rough and it was only large rocks to see. BBQ was tasty but beach is very rocky (recommend water shoes) and dirty with no good place to sit. Does seem typical. Overall trip was great but felt expensive.”
Explore Santiago from Praia by minibus, with mountain views, markets, Tarrafal Beach, villages, plantations, and a ship-safe return.
“Interesting overview of Santiago Island. our Guide Ricardo was very friendly and informative, giving lots of background information, and we felt safe with our driver.”
Explore Santiago’s volcanic coast by boat, snorkel in Aguas Belas caves, and enjoy a seafood barbecue on a black-sand beach.
“We celebrated our honeymoon in Praia, Cape Verde and did not expect anything like we have. We started our trip with Alex and the taxi driver, Zema. Both very sweet guys and we only took a small car since it was just a private tour for me and my wife. Alex spoke English veRead more”
Sail to Aguas Belas Cave on Santiago Island, swim inside, then enjoy a local fish barbecue on a quiet black sand beach.
“Mijn man en ik hadden een gezellige en avontuurlijke dag met gids Kevin en zijn collega’s. We werden per taxi naar Ribeira da Barca gebracht door Kevin en onze chauffeur. We konden stoppen waar we wilden voor een foto of om wat te drinken te halen. De boottocht was heel mooi, we konden zwemmen in de grot Aguas Belas en hebben veel foto’s gemaakt. Daarna volgden een privéstrand waar we een smakelijke (op ons verzoek vegetarische) maaltijd kregen. Kevin was een kundige gids en sprak goed Engels. De rest van het team waren vrolijke en hulpvaardige mannen. We raden deze trip aan.”
Review of Tarrafal’s 90-minute boat tour with drinks, swimming, snorkeling, local guides, bay views, price, language, and practical tips.
“Excellente activité ! Nous étions en couple et avons passé un super moment inoubliable à deux ! Je recommande.”
Review of Praia’s Tarrafal Beach tour, with a lighthouse boat trip, snorkeling, fresh tuna barbecue, mountain views, price tips, and practical advice.
“Everyone was very helpful and professional. Very good boat tour, the boat guide was from Tarrafal and he really knew the area history and had a real proud for his land. The lunch with fresh tuna was amazing. The driver and the guide were always available and very professional. Congratulations to the organisation. It was a great family moments knowing Trarrafal and his culture.”
Review of Santiago’s Tarrafal Bay boat trip, beach day, lunch, transport, snorkeling, costs, timing, and practical booking advice.
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