Private Yacht Lucy Sailing Tour in Sal: Full-Day Ocean Experience

The crew stays discreet while you set the pace on the water.

A full-day private sailing experience aboard Yacht Lucy off Sal Island in Cape Verde, with up to eight guests, swimming and snorkeling stops, and lunch and drinks served on board. The yacht departs from Santa Maria and sails along the island's coastline at a pace you control. Wildlife sightings are possible but not the focus.

The experience

Yacht Lucy departs from Santa Maria and sails the coastline of Sal Island with a crew of locals who know the water and leave you to your own rhythm. You get the entire boat for your group, up to eight people, which means no strangers, no schedule pressure, and no performance. The sailing is real, not a motor ride dressed up as one, and the crew handles the technical work while you watch the island recede or simply sit with a drink and let the day unfold.

Two stops break the day: one for swimming and snorkeling in clear water with equipment provided, another for a freshly prepared lunch served on board. Wine, beer, cola, juice and water flow throughout. Snacks arrive without asking. The vibe is relaxed enough that you can nap in the sun, celebrate something, take photos, or do nothing at all. A guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese or French, so the commentary fits your group's language.

Wildlife sightings (dolphins, sea turtles, rays) are possible but not guaranteed, and they're not what the day is built around. The focus stays on sailing, the ocean itself, and the quiet that comes when you're far enough from shore that the island becomes a line on the horizon.

What’s included

• Real sailing with an experienced crew.
• swimming and snorkeling stop with equipment provided.
• freshly prepared lunch served on board.
• unlimited wine, beer, cola, juices and water.
• snacks throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to2h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cape Verde Sailing

Is this one for you?The guide speaks your language (English, Spanish, Portuguese or French), so commentary flows naturally for your group. Book this if you want the entire yacht private and the day shaped by what your group wants to do, not a fixed itinerary.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's included in the full-day sailing experience?

Lunch prepared on board, swimming and snorkeling with equipment, and unlimited drinks including wine, beer, cola, juices and water, plus snacks throughout the day.

How many people can fit on Yacht Lucy?

The yacht holds up to eight guests maximum, so your entire group travels together without sharing the boat with other bookings.

Where does the yacht depart from?

Yacht Lucy leaves from Santa Maria on Sal Island and sails along the island's coastline before returning the same way.

Are wildlife sightings part of the experience?

Dolphins, sea turtles and rays are possible to spot, but sightings are not guaranteed and the day focuses on sailing and relaxation rather than wildlife watching.