Category Santa Maria Tours

Cape Verde · SANTA MARIA TOURS

Top 15 Things to Do in Santa Maria

24 reviewed

Santa Maria has the pier, the afternoon fish auction, the kite schools and nearly every boat that leaves Sal. Below: the best things to book in town, from morning snorkel trips to the turtle nights in summer, each with its price and how much of the day it takes.

Santa Maria: Guided Snorkeling and Reef Tour

Santa Maria: Guided Snorkeling and Reef Tour - Getting to the water: pickup options and the wet Zodiac ride

1.Santa Maria: Guided Snorkeling and Reef Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 809 reviews · 2 hours · from $44Our pick

Guided snorkeling from Santa Maria to Bolama wreck and Farol reefs, with wetsuits, life jackets, and easy reef entry in Cabo Verde.

“spent about 50 minutes in the water we were all given swim vest but you could take them off if you didn't need one. At one point I was adjusting my mask and one of the guides was straight over to ask if I was ok. I saw and swam close to two turtles and lots of different fish. the water was clear if a little rough but felt safe the whole time. we didn't do the statue but found by the end of the swim I hadn't even noticed we hadn't done it”

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Santa Maria: Sea Turtle Watching Experience on Sal Island

Santa Maria: Sea Turtle Watching Experience on Sal Island - Pickup at 8 PM, drive to a deserted beach, and the rhythm of the night

2.Santa Maria: Sea Turtle Watching Experience on Sal Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 446 reviews · from $41

Join a nighttime sea turtle nesting tour in Santa Maria, Sal Island. Silent beach watching, expert guidance, and pickup for $41.

“A genuine natural marvel - spectacular to witness. I didn’t expect to get so close - I could have reached out and touched the turtle’s shell. The guides were very knowledgable, answering all questions in detail, and importantly they are very keen to minimise disturbance to the turtles. Would definitely recommend this experience.”

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Sal Island: Shark Bay Experience from Santa Maria

Sal Island: Shark Bay Experience from Santa Maria - The 2-hour rhythm, pickup included, then back to your hotel

3.Sal Island: Shark Bay Experience from Santa Maria

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 345 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Shark Bay on Sal: watch and go in with lemon sharks for 2 hours, with pickup from Santa Maria, water shoes, and an expert guide.

“We had a fab time - the staff were so friendly, our pick-up was on time, and it was all very straightforward. The experience was really magical and the guides were very knowledgeable. It was great fun!”

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Santa Maria, Sal: All inclusive Salt Lake, Blue Eye and Shark Bay

Santa Maria, Sal: All inclusive Salt Lake, Blue Eye and Shark Bay - Price, inclusions, and the small cost you should not forget

4.Santa Maria, Sal: All inclusive Salt Lake, Blue Eye and Shark Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · from $52Top rated

Small-group Sal tour with Salt Lake Salinas floats, Blue Eye pools, desert mirage sights, and lemon sharks at Shark Bay.

“Amazing experience. Exactly what we wanted. Not too long but you can see most of the Island treasures. Our guide was great. He had a lot of knowledge about the Island life and history. Shark bay was fantastic. Floating in salt lake is something you need to experience yoursRead more”

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Santa Maria: Sal Island Sea Turtle Watching Experience

Santa Maria: Sal Island Sea Turtle Watching Experience - Pickup in Santa Maria and the ride to the beach

5.Santa Maria: Sal Island Sea Turtle Watching Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 256 reviews · 3 hours · from $37

A small-group night tour in Santa Maria, Sal, where you follow sea turtle nesting on the beach with expert guides and conservation tips.

“My experience was amazing! Anastassi salsa was brilliant with information, & care for the turtles. Not only did we see the babies leaving the nest going into the water, we were also able to witness the turtle laying her eggs, then covering them up carefully, & going back to the sea! An experience of a lifetime, & the cost is super value!”

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From Santa Maria: Sal island Zipline Experience (Official)

From Santa Maria: Sal island Zipline Experience (Official) - Safety First, Harness On, and Getting Paired Up

Santa Maria: Snorkeling Boat Tour

Santa Maria: Snorkeling Boat Tour - Meet Nando at the Pier: How the tour starts in Santa Maria

7.Santa Maria: Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 213 reviews · 2 hours · from $44

Snorkel by boat from Santa Maria to the Caldeirinha shipwreck and the Christ statue, with turtles, full gear, and a safety-first crew.

“Great friendly crew who explained everything well. Really enjoyed seeing the variety of fish around the wreck and it was great to see a couple of turtles. Would recommend as a fun family activity”

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Santa Maria: Salt Mine, Natural Pool, and Shark Bay Tour

Santa Maria: Salt Mine, Natural Pool, and Shark Bay Tour - Kite Beach: your first glimpse of Sal’s wind and big-energy coast

8.Santa Maria: Salt Mine, Natural Pool, and Shark Bay Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 165 reviews · 6 hours · from $34

Full-day Sal tour from Santa Maria with salt mine floating, Miragem sand illusions, Blue Eye, Palmeira lunch, and Lemon Shark Bay.

“Nice to experience the island. I was lucky enough to had some earplugs with me because we where placed on the back of the truck (amazing). But others were suffering ear pain because of the wind. So bring some earplugs just in case and wear a cap for the sun 😀”

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Santa Maria: Sal Island All-inclusive Adults-only Catamaran

Santa Maria: Sal Island All-inclusive Adults-only Catamaran - Palmeira Pickup and Getting Aboard Without Stress

Sal Island: Private Transfer SID Airport and hotel in Santa Maria or vice versa

Sal Island: Private Transfer SID Airport and hotel in Santa Maria or vice versa - The meet-and-greet that keeps arrivals simple

Sal Island: Shark Bay Shark Watching Experience from Santa Maria

Sal Island: Shark Bay Shark Watching Experience from Santa Maria - Lemon Sharks at Shark Bay: What You Actually See

Island Adventure with Shark Experience from Santa Maria

Island Adventure with Shark Experience from Santa Maria - Starting at Ponta Preta and getting oriented fast

12.Island Adventure with Shark Experience from Santa Maria

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · from $50

4WD Sal island tour from Santa Maria with Salt Lake floating, lemon shark viewing, Blue Eye cave, mirage desert, and salt pans.

“A great day and brilliant way to see most of the attractions Sal has to offer. Pick-up was at the hotel and our guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the island. A photographer tagged along with us and his photo were amazinRead more”

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Santa Maria: Discover Scuba Diving

Santa Maria: Discover Scuba Diving - Your Morning Starts With Theory, Then Pool Practice at Bikini Beach

13.Santa Maria: Discover Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 81 reviews · 1 day · from $135

Try scuba in Santa Maria, Sal with pool practice and a guided ocean session. No certification needed, small groups, Cape Verde marine life.

“First of all your 100£ can go way beyond with this activity.I will assure you that what your paying here totally worth it your money.I've travelled and had excursion before and at the end of the day you feel like your scammed,but this diving school is 101% total legit when it comes to their service.I vouch for it. Our instructor Mauricio,If only I can give 10stars I will.He got patience and even keep us safe during the training and up until we finished the dive.There is no word how to describe everything he did.Like it is total hospitality and well known with everything he do,to diving and everything. My husband…”

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Half-Day Sal Island Tour with Shark Experience from Santa Maria

Half-Day Sal Island Tour with Shark Experience from Santa Maria - Murdeira Bay: turtle-season calm and Monte Leao’s sleeping-lion shape

Santa Maria City Tour & Cuscuz Tasting with a Local Family

Santa Maria City Tour & Cuscuz Tasting with a Local Family - Meeting the Guide in Santa Maria, Then Straight to the Market