Two outstanding whale watching options await in Cape Verde’s Boa Vista. The top choice is a well-organized catamaran tour with CatVerdeBoa Vista (€72), offering a comfortable sailing experience with convenient hotel pickup and refreshments.
For travelers seeking an intimate experience, a private boat excursion from Sal Rei brings you closer to these gentle giants in their element, complete with drinks and convenient transport.
I especially appreciate the catamaran tour for its spacious viewing deck and professional approach, while the private option wins points for its flexibility and personal touch.
Let’s explore these remarkable tours in detail below.
Good To Know
- The Catamaran Sailing Tour by CatVerdeBoa Vista offers a comfortable sailing experience with a professional approach and a maximum group size of 8 people.
- The Private Whale Watching Tour in Sal Rei provides an intimate and exhilarating opportunity to spot whales in their natural habitat, with personal pickup and drop-off options.
- Both the Catamaran Sailing Tour and the Private Whale Watching Tour include convenient transportation and refreshments, though the catamaran tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- The Catamaran Sailing Tour is subject to availability and not recommended for travelers with back problems, while the Private Whale Watching Tour requires confirmation at the time of booking.
- The Private Whale Watching Tour may not be suitable for those with back problems, pregnant women, or travelers with heart/medical conditions, and infants must sit on laps.
Catamaran Sailing Tour and Whale Watching in Boa Vista
The Catamaran Sailing Tour and Whale Watching in Boa Vista offers a unique opportunity to explore the coastal waters of Cape Verde. This 7-review tour, provided by CatVerdeBoa Vista, lasts for an undisclosed duration and includes a dinghy transfer, coffee/tea/drink/fruit, drinks on the bar, and taxi transport from your hotel to the meeting point.
The meeting point is at 53CP+W3F, Sal Rei, where you’ll be directed to Estoril beach and then to the beach at the level of Ca Nicola, where the sailor will be waiting to transfer you to the catamaran. The tour returns to the same meeting point.
Priced at €72.00 per person, this tour has a lowest price guarantee and is confirmed within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability. It’s not recommended for travelers with back problems, and the maximum group size is 8 people. The tour is near public transportation but not wheelchair accessible.
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Private Whale Watching Tour in Sal Rei
A private whale watching tour in Sal Rei, Boa Vista, Cape Verde offers an intimate and exhilarating opportunity to spot these majestic marine creatures in their natural habitat. Guests can head directly to the meeting point or request pickup from Restaurante Té Manché or the little pier in the center of Sal Rei. The tour includes water/soda and meeting/pickup, though transfer from Touareg isn’t included.
This excursion isn’t recommended for those with back problems, pregnant women, or travelers with heart/medical conditions, as it may not be wheelchair accessible, and infants must sit on laps. Confirmation is provided at the time of booking. The private tour ends back at the original meeting point, allowing participants to continue their Boa Vista adventure.
With its intimate setting and focus on whale watching, this tour offers a unique and unforgettable experience for nature enthusiasts visiting the island.
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The Sum Up
Boa Vista offers exceptional whale watching opportunities. The Catamaran Sailing Tour and the Private Whale Watching Tour in Sal Rei provide visitors with the chance to spot humpback whales up close. These tours offer a unique and unforgettable experience to observe these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. Whether you choose a catamaran or a private tour, you’re sure to have an incredible whale watching adventure in Boa Vista.