10 Scuba & Snorkeling in Santa Maria That You Shouldn't Miss

May 13, 2022 Margarita Chappel

Powdery sand meets turquoise water in Santa Maria, where morna music pours from beachside bars just a short drive from Ilha do Sal's airport and capital city. Add the sun-and-saltwater resort scene to energetic nightlife, and you get one of Cape Verde’s most popular escapes.
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1. Cuba Libre Sailing Trips

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5.0 based on 352 reviews

Cuba Libre Sailing Trips

CubaLibre is a 40' Beneteau Oceanis 40cc, a gentle beautiful and strong sailing boat, central cockpit. This is an ideal yacht for people looking for a real sailing experience on the Atlantic. Vahine is the most elegant and comfortable boat on the island in her 45.5 feet, Grand Large anniversary edition, large cockpit and lot of space, your best choice for a full day. We offer sailing excursions along the west coast of Sal including fishing (trolling), snorkeling, drinks and snacks included, lunch on full day. Make your holiday an adventure: whales, dolphins, waves, fun, with the breeze of Cape Verdian wind caressing your face!!! Don't hesitate to contact us directly for more information and booking. Follow us on our social media and discover more of the trip! @cubalibresailing #cubalibresailing

2. Sal Sea Safari

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5.0 based on 20 reviews

Sal Sea Safari

An experience in the bay of Murdeira with a dedicated crew at your service and a fabulous lunch in land ( full day ). Enjoy sailing and learn about it (if your interested), have some sun tan, listen to local music (or the sea sound), see the sea wildlife from above and bellow (snorkeling available freely), drinks and snacks included aboard.

3. ScubaCaribe

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5.0 based on 128 reviews

ScubaCaribe

Our Divecenter, Scubacaribe Sal Cape Verde, is located on the beach of the Riu Hotels Palace and Funana in Santa Maria, on Sal Island. (5 minutes taxi from any hotel in Santa Maria) We organise diving trips for certified divers, diving courses, discover scuba diving programs for beginners ,Snorkeling trips and watersports.

4. Papaya Boat

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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Our boat (a 5.2m long semi-rigid, 90hp engine, unsinkable) offers you many opportunities on the island of Sal in Cape Verde. Learn kitesurf on a flat water spot, far from the crowd, your instructor always closer of you. Kitesurf progression courses to increase your level and, for intermediates and experts, you will be able to get some fun to discover all the spots of the island (flat ? waves ?)

5. Atlantic Star Nautical Center

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5.0 based on 216 reviews

Atlantic Star Nautical Center

The ATLANTIC STAR was opened in December 2016 and is the most modern water sports center in Cape Verde. The ATLANTIC STAR comprises a diving and kiteboarding school and rents out water sports gear and equipment (kayaks, stand up paddle boards, catamarans, jet skis) to keep you busy while you are on the beach.

6. Criolo Sailing Dive

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Criolo Sailing Dive

Criolo Sailing Dive, its a turism agency with Offer Sailing Trips, Snorkeling and Scuba Dive, We operate from the Cortomaltese III, Sailing Boat with 17meters, 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, Hot water, Wi-fi and More, doing trips to see Dolphins, Whales, Sea Turtle, Flying fish and more. We do dive in places full of life, to do Scuba dive don´t need know SWIN!

7. Tud Fish

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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Tud Fish

We from Tud Fish offer daily halfday Fishing & Snorkeling trips. But do you know what makes the halfday trips even more special? You can enjoy the most fresh fish possible on a Tud Fish Beach BBQ. Live like a local! The trips are interesting for beginners as well as for experienced fishermen. For the snorkeling trips it is necesary to know how to swim. The halfday trips will take place around the beautiful bay of Santa Maria.

8. Eco Dive School Cabo Verde

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5.0 based on 206 reviews

Eco Dive School Cabo Verde

Situated on the chill Antonio Sousa beach, close to the hub of Santa Maria, our dive centre offers a relaxed and professional dive experience for everyone. We are English and German managed, and our experienced team of local and international pros are looking forward to welcoming you. We strive to offer you a personalised, family-style service with small diver groups and courses, attention to detail and a smooth organisation that will make your diving holiday relaxing and memorable.

9. Cape Verde Sailing

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5.0 based on 143 reviews

Cape Verde Sailing

Lucy is a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.1, a beautiful and solid yacht. The design is perfect for no stress capeverdian cruising. It offers spacious sunbathing mattresses and large cockpit. We offer sailing around Sal with the opportunity to snorkel, swim among countless fish, or simply continue to sunbathe on the deck with a drink. All inclusive trip with soft drinks, vine, beer, snacks and lunch.

10. Santa Maria Dive Center

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5.0 based on 37 reviews

Santa Maria Dive Center

Why diving with us? Professional Team Because you will benefit from being with a diving professional team focused on a single aim: accomplish your best diving experience! Santa Maria Dive Center is synonymous with commitment. The best Diving Spots Because, every single day, diving instructors and a whole professional diving team, will guide you to the best diving spots of the whole Salt Island. International Diving Center Because we are an International Diving Center, with PADI professionals, recognized and respected, and our commitment and passion for diving reaches even the most demanding customers. We accept divers of all diving organizations. Excellent Location Because this diving center has got a privileged location in Santa Maria Beach, next to the famous Santa Maria pontoon. We offer free transfer from your accommodation to the diving center. Marine Life Because Cape Verde is one of the main marine endemisms center (places with the largest number of unique species).

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