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Escape the crowds with a private catamaran off Sal Island's southwest coast. Spend three hours sailing from Santa Maria, anchoring in clear water for swimming and snorkeling while the crew serves drinks and snacks.
Escape the crowds with a private catamaran off Sal Island's southwest coast. Spend three hours sailing from Santa Maria, anchoring in clear water for swimming and snorkeling while the crew serves drinks and snacks.
The catamaran slips away from Santa Maria's low-lying harbor and the island opens up: a ribbon of white sand, wind-sculpted dunes, and the Atlantic stretching to the horizon. Sal's trade winds push the sails and the crew eases you into a steady, quiet rhythm—the deck hums, water spings silver against the hull, and the bay invites a clear, bracing swim.
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Operated by Cape Verde Sailing · Santa Maria, Sal
The catamaran slips away from Santa Maria's low-lying harbor and the island opens up: a ribbon of white sand, wind-sculpted dunes, and the Atlantic stretching to the horizon. Sal's trade winds push the sails and the crew eases you into a steady, quiet rhythm—the deck hums, water spings silver against the hull, and the bay invites a clear, bracing swim.
Sal is geologically simple but striking: volcanic basalt under a veneer of windblown sand, shaped by arid winds rather than rivers. The town of Santa Maria grew around salt pans and fishing, and the southwest coast remains a working shoreline where fishing boats and leisure craft share the swell. Local culture blends Creole rhythms, Portuguese influence, and maritime tradition; expect friendly, English-speaking crews and music drifting from shore.
On a private half-day catamaran you’ll cruise the southwest coast, anchor in Santa Maria Bay, and have time to swim and snorkel in calm water. Drinks and light snacks are served; snorkel gear is included. The experience is low-effort but sensory—sea spray that tastes like iron, a sun that moves fast across open sky, and a captain who reads wind and current like a map.
Practicalities: the trip lasts about three hours, so bring reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, and a light windbreaker for open-water gusts. If you plan to snorkel, wear water shoes and rinse gear afterward to protect local reefs. Book a morning slot for calmer seas or late afternoon for softer light and cooler temperatures.
The private cruise runs approximately three hours and typically departs from Santa Maria harbor.
Yes—snorkeling equipment is included, but bringing a well‑fitting personal mask is recommended for comfort.
Children can join; infants must sit on an adult’s lap and life jackets are provided—confirm ages when booking.
Full refund available if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure; trips may be canceled for bad weather.
Cape Verde Sailing operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The catamaran slips away from Santa Maria's low-lying harbor and the island opens up: a ribbon of white sand, wind-sculpted dunes, and the Atlantic stretching to the horizon. Sal's trade winds push the sails and the crew eases you into a steady, quiet rhythm—the deck hums, water spings silver against the hull, and the bay invites a clear, bracing swim.
The catamaran slips away from Santa Maria's low-lying harbor and the island opens up: a ribbon of white sand, wind-sculpted dunes, and the Atlantic stretching to the horizon. Sal's trade winds push the sails and the crew eases you into a steady, quiet rhythm—the deck hums, water spings silver against the hull, and the bay invites a clear, bracing swim.
Sal is geologically simple but striking: volcanic basalt under a veneer of windblown sand, shaped by arid winds rather than rivers. The town of Santa Maria grew around salt pans and fishing, and the southwest coast remains a working shoreline where fishing boats and leisure craft share the swell. Local culture blends Creole rhythms, Portuguese influence, and maritime tradition; expect friendly, English-speaking crews and music drifting from shore.
On a private half-day catamaran you’ll cruise the southwest coast, anchor in Santa Maria Bay, and have time to swim and snorkel in calm water. Drinks and light snacks are served; snorkel gear is included. The experience is low-effort but sensory—sea spray that tastes like iron, a sun that moves fast across open sky, and a captain who reads wind and current like a map.
Practicalities: the trip lasts about three hours, so bring reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, and a light windbreaker for open-water gusts. If you plan to snorkel, wear water shoes and rinse gear afterward to protect local reefs. Book a morning slot for calmer seas or late afternoon for softer light and cooler temperatures.