Catamaran Makaira Half Day Tour
Overview
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4 hours
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Enjoy a 3-hour tour on your beautiful Catamaran Makaira.
Meet us at Porto de Palmeira, where your team will greet you. We offer hotel transfers to the departure point. After a quick check-in, we’ll transport you to the Catamaran Makaira using a dinghy. Onboard, find your perfect spot to relax in comfort. Your team will start with a safety briefing at the Porto de Palmeira.
Sail along the west coast towards Monte Leão. Look out for sea turtles and, with luck, dolphins. We’ll stop for a swim in crystal-clear waters and snorkeling to explore marine life. Dolphins may also be spotted along the way.
Enjoy good music, snacks, and drinks throughout the trip.
We return to Porto de Palmeira at the end of the tour.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ilha do Sal
This 3-hour cruise aboard the Catamaran Makaira departs at various times depending on the season. From June to September, join us for a Sunset Cruise to enjoy the colorful sky over Sal Island’s coast. Meet us at the Port of Palmeira, where your team will welcome you. Transfers from your hotel to the port is ncluded. After a quick check-in, you'll be transported to the Catamaran by a boat. Once on board, you can find a comfortable spot to relax. A safety briefing will be provided before we set sail. As we head towards Monte Leão along the west coast, you may spot sea turtles and, with luck, dolphins. At Monte Leão, we’ll pause 1 hour for snorkeling in crystal-clear waters. Enjoy onboard music. The cruise ends with a return to the Port of Palmeira.
Palmeira
Discover the beauty of Sal’s coastline by sea Your catamaran adventure begins with a comfortable hotel pick-up by bus, taking you directly to Palmeira – a charming fishing village on the northwest coast of Sal. Palmeira – Authentic Cape Verdean Fishing Village Palmeira is known for its colorful houses, laid-back atmosphere, and lively harbor. This is where you’ll experience real local life: Watch the fishermen bring in their daily catch, sort and process the fish right on the spot. You may even see some vibrant tropical fish along the quay – a small preview of the underwater world to come. From the harbor, a dinghy (small boat) will transfer you safely to your catamaran Makaira, where your ocean journey begins.
What‘s Included
Softdrinks and juice
Bottled water
Beer, wine and coctails
Snacks
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Fishing equipment
Pickup points
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Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A brutal experience with magnificent people, the crew is magnificent, dancing with us and everything, I loved
Journey27501074482,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a magnificent trip the crew is extremely friendly and affectionate, the Jandir is 5⭐⭐⭐⭐
SUPER WARM HEARTED PEOLPE!
tharvigad,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well organized, they were on time, and the people were excellent, very warm hearted people and created a great vibe. I can only recommend it!
Super experience
fosseta2014,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Fun experience Smooth pick up Multilingual supervisors Big Shout out to Solange and her guys 😉 Only downside at dive site not as clear water as we thought
Amazing family catamaran tour in Sal: great crew hotel pickup, snorkeling with turtles - wonderful experience!
Happiness03183820394,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing family experience on Catamaran Makaira! We joined the half-day morning tour on the Catamaran Makaira in Sal, Cabo Verde as a family with our two sons (11 years and 1.5 years old), and we all absolutely loved it! Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. We were picked up directly from our hotel and comfortably brought to the harbour and onto the catamaran — super easy and stress-free, especially with young children. The crew was fantastic: friendly, attentive, and created such a relaxed and joyful atmosphere throughout the trip. The highlight was definitely the snorkeling stop — seeing turtles and all kind off fishes was simply magical! On board, we enjoyed great music, refreshing drinks, and snacks. All in all, an unforgettable experience for the whole family. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Sal!
Fantastic
947h lyae,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Evil was a perfect experience. The staff was friendly and helpful. I will definitely go back 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Great tour
Heather M,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a really great tour. We were picked up around 1pm - fairly quick drive - the boat leaves at 2pm. Lovely day out at sea. There was a lot of staff to assist - drinks always available - snorkelling gear if required. I would highly recommend
A memorable adventure
Discover60084741409,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really liked the experience at Katamaran Makaira and recommend it to everyone! The staff was extremely receptive, fun and very friendly, making the whole ride even more special. Without a doubt, they marked our journey and created moments that we will remember with great affection.
Decent days sailing
annehP4755BI,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the half day trip on Friday. Not the best weather with wind around 25 mph and thick cloud. That said, the boat was really nice and the crew helpful. Lots of complimentary drinks available and a long swimming break in the middle. Food was decent and there was plenty space on the boat to relax We saw a couple of pods of dolphins in front of the boat, with tuna jumping vertically out of the water to avoid them. And we saw a large, dark shape , possibly a humpback whale , but quite far away so difficult to be sure. Photographer got some great pictures , the app they send them to was a little difficult to navigate but we managed to get the boat company to follow up and send us them another way. Overall great value for money, shame about the weather.
A fun and lovely day at sea
U6161JBannes,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cheerful and hospitable staff, good safety routines both for swimming/ snorkelling and the transport to and from Makaira. Nice trip to secluded bay in shelter of the wind, I expected us to go north but we went southwards (maybe because of the wind?). Some of the guests made it a booze cruise, so it might be a good idea to have a maximum limit of drinks :) All in all well worth the money. Extra bonus for female captain💪
Amazing.
carlacM2054BC,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Superb experience the whole team is present to make sure the moment passes as well as possible. In English in French or Portuguese everything is done for the public. Baignan in the ocean and equipment suitable for aquatic activities. We were able to see fish and taste very good snacking!! Advantage, if you specify, 20% of the price is donated to an association that looks after cats and dogs on the island! Join the useful to the pleasant what more to ask!
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