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Set out from Palmeira on a private catamaran for five hours of snorkeling, fishing, and relaxed sailing around Monte Leon. This half-day tour includes equipment, drinks, snacks and hotel pickup from Santa Maria.
Set out from Palmeira on a private catamaran for five hours of snorkeling, fishing, and relaxed sailing around Monte Leon. This half-day tour includes equipment, drinks, snacks and hotel pickup from Santa Maria.
The catamaran slips out of Palmeira at sunrise, two nets strung between hulls letting the sea reach up and remind you of motion. Wind threads the sails; the multilingual crew moves with the practiced efficiency of people who make a living on these waters. Within minutes the shoreline of Sal — low, white cliffs and salt pans — recedes and the Atlantic opens into the bright, salty quiet that defines Cape Verde.
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Operated by Catamaran Makaira · Santa Maria, Sal
The catamaran slips out of Palmeira at sunrise, two nets strung between hulls letting the sea reach up and remind you of motion. Wind threads the sails; the multilingual crew moves with the practiced efficiency of people who make a living on these waters. Within minutes the shoreline of Sal — low, white cliffs and salt pans — recedes and the Atlantic opens into the bright, salty quiet that defines Cape Verde.
Palmeira is an authentic fishing port with wooden boats, market stalls, and a working harbor that still sorts last night’s catch. Sal’s landscape is volcanic base rock topped by wind-carved sand and the island’s history hangs in place names and the Creole spoken in tile-roofed villages. Monte Leon’s anchorage offers shallow reefs and clear water where snorkeling reveals parrotfish and garden eels; currents can shape where fish gather and where the crew sets lines for coastal fishing.
Expect a 5-hour private excursion with hotel pickup from Santa Maria, inclusive drinks, snacks, snorkeling gear and fishing equipment. The trip mixes lounging on dual nets, guided snorkeling, and light reef fishing; basic swimming ability is helpful. Morning trips are calmer for snorkeling; afternoons pick up breeze for sailing. Wear reef-safe sunscreen, secure footwear for wet decks, and a light wind layer. If you’re prone to seasickness, take preventive measures before departure. Respect local fishing areas, return trash to the boat, and ask the crew about recent marine conditions — they’ll steer you toward the best snorkeling and catch spots.
Yes — snorkeling equipment is included and available throughout the trip.
All-inclusive drinks and snacks are provided during the excursion.
Yes — hotel pickup and return in Santa Maria are included for a worry-free start and finish.
The tour is family-friendly; infants must sit on laps and non-swimmers can still enjoy the boat, but supervision and basic flotation devices are recommended for water activities.
Catamaran Makaira operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The catamaran slips out of Palmeira at sunrise, two nets strung between hulls letting the sea reach up and remind you of motion. Wind threads the sails; the multilingual crew moves with the practiced efficiency of people who make a living on these waters. Within minutes the shoreline of Sal — low, white cliffs and salt pans — recedes and the Atlantic opens into the bright, salty quiet that defines Cape Verde.
The catamaran slips out of Palmeira at sunrise, two nets strung between hulls letting the sea reach up and remind you of motion. Wind threads the sails; the multilingual crew moves with the practiced efficiency of people who make a living on these waters. Within minutes the shoreline of Sal — low, white cliffs and salt pans — recedes and the Atlantic opens into the bright, salty quiet that defines Cape Verde.
Palmeira is an authentic fishing port with wooden boats, market stalls, and a working harbor that still sorts last night’s catch. Sal’s landscape is volcanic base rock topped by wind-carved sand and the island’s history hangs in place names and the Creole spoken in tile-roofed villages. Monte Leon’s anchorage offers shallow reefs and clear water where snorkeling reveals parrotfish and garden eels; currents can shape where fish gather and where the crew sets lines for coastal fishing.
Expect a 5-hour private excursion with hotel pickup from Santa Maria, inclusive drinks, snacks, snorkeling gear and fishing equipment. The trip mixes lounging on dual nets, guided snorkeling, and light reef fishing; basic swimming ability is helpful. Morning trips are calmer for snorkeling; afternoons pick up breeze for sailing. Wear reef-safe sunscreen, secure footwear for wet decks, and a light wind layer. If you’re prone to seasickness, take preventive measures before departure. Respect local fishing areas, return trash to the boat, and ask the crew about recent marine conditions — they’ll steer you toward the best snorkeling and catch spots.