Spend a glorious half-day sailing the luminous waters off Ilha do Sal aboard a private catamaran, snorkelling over coral, spotting sea turtles, and feeling the full force of the trade winds that have propelled sailors across this ocean for centuries.
What to expect
You board a well-found catamaran at Sal's Santa Maria harbour and head offshore into the deep blue, sails full with the reliable Atlantic trade winds. The crew anchors over a coral garden for snorkelling — sea turtles, rays, and colourful reef fish are common. A spread of local cheeses, grogue (Cape Verdean sugarcane spirit), and fresh fruit is served on the trampoline netting as you drift. The return run with the wind is exhilarating.
Good to know
Book directly and confirm private versus shared configuration. Half-day sails typically run 09:00–13:00 or 14:00–18:00 — confirm against your all-aboard time. Bring reef-safe sunscreen; the Atlantic sun at this latitude is intense.