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Santa Maria: 58 experiences and 2 transfers

We compare 60 options from 22 operators

4.87,003 reviewsFree cancellation on most experiences

All tours (1–20 of 60 · from US$ 28)

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Type
Guide language
Duration
Who's it for
Booking
Santa Maria Full-Day Tour with Native Certified Guide
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Most booked
Santa Maria Full-Day Tour with Native Certified GuideVisit Santa Maria's fishing pier and nine island stops including Kite Beach, Murdeira Bay, Buracona's Blue Eye.
1,398 reviews
4.88★
Duration
7h
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · PT · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Horseback Riding in Sal Island: Beach & Salt Mines Trail
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Travelers' pick
Horseback Riding in Sal Island: Beach & Salt Mines TrailRide along white sand beaches and through salt flats on Sal Island with a small group and professional guide: hotel pickup included, all skill levels welcome.
550 reviews
4.87★
Duration
1h–2h
start times · Mon–Sat
3
Live guide EN · PT · IT · FR +1Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
Sal Island Half-Day Tour: Blue Eye, Salt Lake & Sharks
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Travelers' pick
Sal Island Half-Day Tour: Blue Eye, Salt Lake & SharksFloat in mineral-rich volcanic crater waters and see juvenile lemon sharks in their natural habitat.
512 reviews
4.80★
Duration
4h
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · PT · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 51per person
Sal Island: Buggy Desert Adventure & Kite Beach Tour
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Travelers' pick
Sal Island: Buggy Desert Adventure & Kite Beach TourFeel the wind on Sal Island’s dunes, drive a 1000cc buggy past kite surfers and volcanic beaches, with hotel pickup and a local guide included.
508 reviews
4.92★
Duration
2h
start times · Mon–Sat
2
Live guide EN · PT · IT · FR +1Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 165per group
Sal Island: 4H Buggy Adventure 1000cc & Sand Dunes
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★Top rated
Sal Island: 4H Buggy Adventure 1000cc & Sand Dunes4-hour coast-to-coast buggy tour on Sal Island with 1000cc automatic, sand dunes, Serra Negra natural reserve & hotel pickup. Small groups, helmet & suit included.
477 reviews
4.94★
Duration
4h
Mon–Sat
09:00
Live guide EN · PT · IT · FR +1Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 294per group
Catamaran Half Day Sal: Sail & Snorkel Southwest Coast
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Travelers' pick
Catamaran Half Day Sal: Sail & Snorkel Southwest CoastHalf-day catamaran cruise along Sal's southwest coast with snorkeling, drinks and light snacks aboard a spacious catamaran.
387 reviews
4.75★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · NO · DE · SV +2Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 67per person
Sal Island Catamaran Cruise: Lounge Decks, Swimming & Drinks
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Likely to sell out
Sal Island Catamaran Cruise: Lounge Decks, Swimming & DrinksSail from Palmeira on a spacious catamaran with lounge beds, unlimited drinks, and a floating pool. Includes hotel pickup and local snacks. Seasonal turtle or whale sightings.
344 reviews
4.80★
Duration
4h
Tue
13:00
Live guide EN · PT · IT · FR +3Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Adults-only catamaran tour Santa Maria: Swimming, cocktails, pool
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Travelers' pick
Adults-only catamaran tour Santa Maria: Swimming, cocktails, poolHalf-day catamaran tour from Santa Maria, Sal with hotel pickup, floating pool and unlimited drinks for adults only, max 75 guests. Snorkel and relax.
273 reviews
4.86★
Duration
4h
Wed
13:00
Live guide EN · PT · IT · FR +3Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 78per person
Sal Island Full-Day Tour: Blue Eye, Sharks & Salt Lakes
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Travelers' pick
Sal Island Full-Day Tour: Blue Eye, Sharks & Salt LakesEight stops across Sal from Murdeira Bay to Santa Maria, with lunch, entry fees, and hotel pickup included. Small groups, air-conditioned vehicle, one drink.
232 reviews
4.66★
Duration
7h
Every day
09:15
Live guide EN · PT · IT · FR +1Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Scuba Diving in Sal: Learn to Dive with PADI Instruction
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Scuba Diving in Sal: Learn to Dive with PADI InstructionLearn to scuba dive in Sal's tropical waters with PADI-certified instruction, hotel pickup included, and all gear provided: practice in confined water.
222 reviews
4.88★
Duration
5h
Mon–Fri
08:30
Live guide EN · PT · IT · FR +1Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 124per person
Sal Island: Full-Day Buggy Tour with Shark Bay & Salinas
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Travelers' pick
Sal Island: Full-Day Buggy Tour with Shark Bay & SalinasFeel the wind on a 7-hour Sal Island buggy tour: see Shark Bay, float in the Salinas, explore Buracona and Terra Boa, with pickup and local guide included.
210 reviews
4.89★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · PT · FR · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
Cape Verde Sal: Half-Day Sailing Yacht Trip & Swim
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Cape Verde Sal: Half-Day Sailing Yacht Trip & SwimFeel the Atlantic breeze on a small-group sailing trip off Sal Island, Cape Verde. Includes drinks, snacks, swim stop, and local crew. Book your spot now.
163 reviews
4.72★
Duration
3h
start times · Mon and Fri
2
Live guide EN · PT · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 67per person
Santa Maria: Loggerhead Turtle Nesting Night Walk & Transfer
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Santa Maria: Loggerhead Turtle Nesting Night Walk & TransferWatch loggerhead sea turtles lay eggs on Cape Verde's Costa Fragata beach. Small groups (max 10), expert guides, hotel pickup included. 15 minutes from Santa Maria.
152 reviews
4.83★
Duration
3h
Next departure: 1 Jul 2027Live guide EN · PT · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 44per person
Sal Island Airport Transfer SID to Santa Maria
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Travelers' pick
Sal Island Airport Transfer SID to Santa MariaPrivate transfer from Amílcar Cabral International Airport to Santa Maria with flight monitoring and professional driver. Door-to-door service, 24/7 availability.
143 reviews
4.64★
Duration
20m–30m
Every dayLive guide EN · PT · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 34per group
Sal Island Lemon Shark Experience & Shark Bay Swim
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Best value
Sal Island Lemon Shark Experience & Shark Bay SwimSwim with juvenile lemon sharks in Shark Bay, Sal Island with native certified guide. 40 minutes in shallow water, hotel pickup, water shoes included, small groups.
112 reviews
4.63★
Duration
2h
Tue, Thu and Sat
14:30
Live guide EN · PT · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 34per person
Sal Island Day Trip: Salt Crater, Sharks & Snorkeling
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Sal Island Day Trip: Salt Crater, Sharks & SnorkelingFull-day Sal Island tour from Santa Maria with Pedra de Lume salt crater, Shark Bay, Murdeira snorkeling and Espargos viewpoint. Group or private options.
108 reviews
4.59★
Duration
6h–7h
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · PT · IT · FR +1Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 44per person
Sal Island: Shark Encounter, Salt Lake Swim & Local Lunch
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Sal Island: Shark Encounter, Salt Lake Swim & Local LunchFeel the salt on your skin in Pedra de Lume’s crater lake, walk out to meet lemon sharks near Parda Bay, and taste Cape Verdean lunch, hotel pickup included.
89 reviews
4.56★
Duration
7h
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · PT · IT · FR +1Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 49per person
Sailing and snorkeling off Sal, Cape Verde: Small group yacht
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Travelers' pick
Sailing and snorkeling off Sal, Cape Verde: Small group yachtSail the southwest coast of Sal on Lucy, a classic yacht for max 8 guests. Snorkel in turquoise water, enjoy fresh lunch with wine and beer onboard.
84 reviews
4.87★
Duration
6h 30m
Every day except Monday and Friday
10:00
Live guide EN · PT · FR · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 147per person
Sal Island Tour: Sharks, Salt Lake & Blue Eye - Santa Maria
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Sal Island Tour: Sharks, Salt Lake & Blue Eye - Santa MariaFull-day Sal Island tour from Santa Maria with local guide, shark bay swim, float in volcanic salt crater, and Buracona's Blue Eye coral pool.
84 reviews
4.57★
Duration
6h–7h
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · PT · IT · FR +1Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
Lemon Shark Experience from Sal: Wade with Marine Biologist
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Travelers' pick
Lemon Shark Experience from Sal: Wade with Marine BiologistWade into Shark Bay with a marine biologist to spot lemon sharks in their natural habitat. Includes hotel pickup and four hours of guided interaction on Sal's east coast.
70 reviews
4.47★
Duration
4h
start times · Mon–Sat
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 28per person

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