Snorkelling Excursion in Santa Maria, Cape Verde

Go snorkelling in Cape Verde and explore a small shipwreck and the Atlantic reefs near Santa Maria accompanied by an experienced instructor!

Book your activity

From€30
2 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 10 years-old and up

Practical information

Snorkelling excursion from Santa Maria in Cape Verde. You'll be transported to the snorkelling site by zodiac for around 40 minutes of snorkelling to explore a vibrant reef and a small wreck.

  • 16 participants per group max.
Course of events

Please allow 2 hours in total for this activity, including 40 minutes of snorkelling.

  • Transfer from your hotel/accommodation at 2pm.
  • Arrival at the dive centre.
  • Administrative formalities.
  • Testing the equipment.
  • Operational briefing.
  • Board the boat and travel to the snorkelling site.
  • Snorkelling excursion from the reef to the wreck.
  • The guide leads the snorkelling excursion from the water and the skipper remains on the boat (side by side with the group, 10 metres apart).
  • Return to the dive centre and then to your hotel/accommodation.
Activity requirements

You need to be able to swim to take part in this activity.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult. If they are not, they must show parental authorisation to take part.

Special terms

Only snorkellers are allowed on the boat. Accompanying persons are not permitted.

The guide leads the snorkelling excursion from the water and the skipper remains on the boat (side by side with the group, 10 metres apart).

The transfer service is only available from the city of Santa Maria. Please be ready 5 minutes in advance for departure.

Participants who wear glasses can bring their own mask adapted to their eyesight. Alternatively, ask your optician if you would like to wear contact lenses during the activity.

Pregnant women and people with mental or physical disabilities are not allowed to take part in this activity.

Pets are not allowed on site.

Meeting point:
Transfer to/from your accommodation (located in the town of Santa Maria)
Spoken languages:English, Portuguese, French
Included
  • Transfer to and from your hotel in Santa Maria
  • Boat trip
  • Certified instructor guiding in the water
  • Snorkelling equipment (fins, mask, snorkel)
  • Water bottle
Excluded
  • Photos
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel