Sailing and snorkeling off Sal, Cape Verde: small group yacht

Sail a quiet stretch of the Atlantic, then slip into clear water to snorkel

A full-day sailing and snorkeling activity on Lucy, a small-group yacht off Sal, Cape Verde, where you sail the southwest coastline, snorkel in turquoise waters with gear provided, and eat lunch and drink wine onboard. The crew speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese or French, and pickup is included. Max 8 guests keeps the rhythm relaxed instead of crowded.

The Experience

Lucy is a classic sailing yacht built for a small group—max 8 to 10 guests—so there's room to move without the noise of a party boat. You board in the morning and spend the day sailing the southwest coast of Sal, where the crew handles the rigging while you watch the Atlantic roll past or help if you want to. The boat carries enough space on deck to sunbathe, sit in the shade, or just stand at the rail and listen to the wind and water. Lunch is prepared and served onboard; drinks run to wine, beer, cola, juice and water throughout the day, plus snacks when you want them.

The snorkeling stop happens in clear turquoise water where the crew drops anchor and provides all the gear you need. You swim and explore the reef at your own pace, then climb back aboard to dry off and eat. The focus stays on sailing and the rhythm of the ocean rather than wildlife spotting—sightings are possible but not guaranteed, so come for the quiet and the motion of the boat, not for a guarantee of what you'll see below the surface.

Pickup is included, and the crew speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese and French. The whole day runs about 6.5 hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Snorkeling gear.
• fresh lunch prepared onboard.
• wine, beer, cola, juice and water.
• snacks throughout the day.
• pickup from your accommodation.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cape Verde Sailing

Is this one for you?This is a shared-group activity with a max of 8 guests, so it suits anyone who wants the company and cost of a group but not the scale of a larger tour. If you're traveling solo or with one other person and want to meet people in a relaxed setting, the small size makes that natural; if you prefer solitude, the deck space and quiet rhythm let you have that too.

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Top questions

What's the snorkeling like off Sal?

The snorkeling stop happens in clear turquoise water where Lucy anchors along the southwest coast. Gear is provided, and you enter and exit at your own pace; the crew watches from the boat. Wildlife sightings are possible but not guaranteed—the trip is built around sailing and relaxation rather than a specific marine encounter.

Is this a party boat or a quiet day on the water?

Lucy is not a party boat. With a max of 8 to 10 guests and a crew focused on sailing, the day stays relaxed and personal. There's plenty of deck space to spread out, sunbathe alone, or sit in silence if that's what you want.

What food and drinks come with the sailing day?

Fresh lunch is prepared and served onboard, and drinks include wine, beer, cola, juice and water throughout the day. Snacks are offered as well, so you're fed and hydrated from start to finish without stopping ashore.

Do I need sailing experience to join?

No sailing experience is needed. The crew handles the boat; you can watch, help if you want to learn, or simply relax on deck. The activity suits all fitness levels.

How does pickup work?

Pickup is included with the activity. The crew will arrange to collect you from your accommodation on Sal and return you at the end of the day.

What languages does the crew speak?

The crew speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese and French, so you can communicate in whichever language suits you.