Boa Vista: Catamaran Bay Cruise with Drinks & Snorkeling

Summary

Boa Vista catamaran cruise with snacks music & swimming stops

You’ll step aboard a Boa Vista catamaran for a breezy half-day cruise with Cape Verdean music, drinks from an open bar (Prosecco included), local snacks, and plenty of time to swim or snorkel near Djeu Island. With friendly crew and all gear provided—even towels—you’ll feel welcome whether you’re diving in or just soaking up sun on deck.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Half-day Boa Vista Catamaran Tour

• Board spacious catamaran
• Enjoy Cape Verdean music and breeze
• Drink cocktails and snacks onboard
• Circumnavigate Djeu Island
• Sail along Praia de Chaves coastline
• Stop near islet for swimming
• Relax on deck with snacks
• Use snorkeling gear and floating pool

Top questions

Is snorkeling equipment included on the Boa Vista catamaran tour?

Yes, snorkeling masks are provided for guests during the tour.

Are drinks included during the Boa Vista bay cruise?

Yes, there’s an open bar with soft drinks, cocktails, and Prosecco.

Where does the catamaran cruise depart from in Boa Vista?

The tour departs near Sal Rei and circles Djeu Island before heading towards Praia de Chaves.

Can children join the Boa Vista catamaran tour?

Yes, infants can join but must sit on an adult’s lap; suitable for all fitness levels.

Is food provided on board during the cruise?

Yes, snacks are served throughout the tour along with drinks.

Are towels available on the boat?

Towels are included for guest use after swimming or snorkeling.

Does the tour include live entertainment or music?

Cape Verdean music is played onboard to set a relaxed mood.

Is there a stop for swimming during the cruise?

Yes, there’s a stop near an islet where guests can swim or use a floating pool.

What’s included

Your day includes soft drinks and cocktails from an open bar (with Prosecco if you want), Cape Verdean music playing live onboard, tasty snacks served by the friendly crew, plus use of snorkeling masks and life jackets. Towels are ready for you after your swim—or if you just want to lounge dry on deck—and there’s even a floating pool waiting when we anchor by Djeu Island.

What’s the experience like?

We slipped off our sandals and stepped onto the catamaran just as the crew was laughing about something in Creole—no idea what, but it set the mood. The boat pushed away from Sal Rei and that salty Atlantic breeze hit us right in the face (not complaining). Our guide, Paulo, handed me a glass of something cold before I’d even found a seat. I could hear Cape Verdean music playing somewhere behind me, soft at first and then louder as we picked up speed around Djeu Island. The water out here is this weird blue—almost fake-looking—and I caught myself just staring at it for way too long.

There’s this moment when you’re drifting along the coastline towards Praia de Chaves and all you can smell is sunscreen and ocean. Someone popped open Prosecco near the bow—tiny bubbles everywhere—and snacks started to appear: salty little bites I couldn’t name but kept eating anyway. We talked with Marta from the crew about how she learned to tie knots (her hands move fast, almost like she’s dancing), and she teased us for not knowing which island was which. I tried to say “Djeu” properly; pretty sure I butchered it because everyone laughed. So yeah, language lessons included.

Stopping near the islet felt like pressing pause on everything else. Some people dove straight in—I hesitated but ended up floating in their weird inflatable pool thing (surprisingly fun). The Atlantic was warmer than I expected. There were snorkeling masks if you wanted them, towels ready when you climbed back up, and nobody rushed anyone. Sun on my face, feet still wet, drink in hand—I still think about that view sometimes when I’m stuck on the subway back home.