Half-Day Diving in Sal: Explore Tropical and Mediterranean Marine Life in Cape Verde

Experience the wonders of Cape Verde’s underwater world with a half-day diving adventure. Discover a diverse mix of tropical and Mediterranean marine life, explore caves, deep walls, and wrecks, and encounter an abundance of marine species.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cabo Verde Diving Hotel Villa do Farol - You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Sal and you will meet your instructor around 8:30am at the dive center and return to base around 1pm after 2 dives with 2 different tanks (12lt or 15lt) (2 dives - 1st ranging from 18 to 35m depending on dive spot and 2nd shallow max 18m). You’ll be accompanied by up to five or six other divers with one guide as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience. The dive usually lasts around 40-60 min. Hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge and all necessary equipment is provided.

Enjoy a family environment, where all the divers are considered friends.
You will share the most beautiful underwater moments in Cape Verde. Everything will be provided with the highest regard for personal safety standards. Respect for the environment and a commitment to the local communities where the tour operates is of prime importance for the team always!

Equipment rental is not included - EXTRA 20€ to pay at the dive center.

What's Included
  • Diving tanks, weights and belt
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Diving equipment
Additional Information

To dive in Cape Verde means discovering a uniquely diverse mix of tropical and Mediterranean marine life. You may find shoals of fish in open water or sheltering in coral covered undercuts in volcanic walls alongside raiser lazily hovering in and around local wrecks. The underwater world of Cape Verde can satisfy the more demanding divers with caves, deep walls and wrecks and the tremendous abundance and variety of marine life.

  • Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive
  • Diving within 48 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
Location
Cabo Verde Diving Aquarium
Meeting point in Aquarium - dive center https://maps.app.goo.gl/LEx5DaaPMKtpWqpm7 Meeting point in Tortuga - dive center https://maps.app.goo.gl/R86WmggbuKd44CUh6 Meeting point in Farol - dive center https://maps.app.goo.gl/HYQfN566acEqSztUA
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Yomrhan
Jul 1, 2024
Great experience with half-day diving in Sal - Went on two dives in the morning with Cabo Verde Diving. Had an amazing time and was very happy with the dive! The guides provide proper instructions and make the whole experience very fun as well. I got to see multiple sea turtles, nurse sharks, stingrays, morays, and plenty of beautiful fish. The equipment itself was also in great condition. They also offer the possibility of taking videos/pictures of your dive for 20e which ended up looking great as well! Would recommend or use this dive center myself again if I'm ever back in Sal.
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Journey40724851617
Jun 16, 2024
Perfect diving for beginners - We were complete beginners, never dived before. The Cabo Verde Diving team looked after us very well from the start. We were taught the theory about equipment and given time to get used to everything -> equipment, breathing, etc. After the test dive in the swimming pool, we went diving for real in the afternoon. It was really great, no pressure, no annoyance, the two diving instructors were there for us the whole time. We also booked a photographer, George. We got very good pictures and videos of our first dive the next day. I can recommend the Cabo Verde Diving team to anyone. Very good support! We would be happy to do it again anytime!!!!
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324esthert
Jun 14, 2024
Recommended diving with Cabo verde diving!! - We were looking for a diving school. We walked from the fishing pier in Santa Maria towards bikini beach and came across this diving school second. Kakau stood at the counter and spoke to us very friendly. Explained all the options and the same day we went on the afternoon dive. Because we needed a quick refresher, he suggested this dive: calm water, quiet dive and room to be helped. We were picked up at our hotel and were able to fit the items we needed at our leisure. Excellent material, well cared for. It was indeed a first wonderfully quiet dive where we saw a lot of fish. During the rest of our holiday here we did the double morning dive three more times. Every day we had a different guide with us. And really everyone is just as relaxed, just as helpful. Both above and underwater. It was also very nice that they all went looking for special underwater life to show it to the divers. In addition to many large and small coral fish, we also saw sister sharks, stingrays, turtles, octopus, lobster, crab, moray eels, stonefish and many puffer fish. Highly recommended to explore the underwater life with this diving school. Thank you staff for an unforgettable time!!
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Said_m
Jun 9, 2024
Amazing experience - The experience was just amazing! The first time I went diving. The Cabo verdo diving club is very good and safe. In the ocean the instructor was always next to us and checking if all is ok. The training before the diving was very good and we got very good informations. Stephanie ( the instructor) was amazing : funny and serious and take care alot about our security in the pool and in the ocean. Big thanks for the amazing experience I recommend
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Getaway599639
Jun 5, 2024
Good experience - Superb experience accompanied by great guides. Good explanations to approach diving in good condition. To do without hesitation
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H232ezfreds
May 29, 2024
Excellent experience. - Excellent from start to finish. The pool training session and afternoon dive were handled exceptionally well. My first dive and a very enjoyable experience. Sante was an exceptional instructor. I would highly recommend this company. Andy S.
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Serena
Apr 17, 2024
Perfect day - Even though it was our first dive, we immediately felt at ease, thanks to the patience and professionalism of Franco and Federico. Honorable mention to photographer Jorge who captured the moments underwater… we would have dived again but unfortunately our time in Cape Verde was coming to an end!
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Simongregs
Apr 5, 2024
A Fantastic & professional dive company - Fantastic to dive with these guys. They were very professional and explained everything that was involved in the dive. Made sure you were comfortable, no rushing and NO STRESS! I’ve dived all around the world and highly recommend this company. Equipment was great, boat was fantastic and super pleased with the wreck dive site.
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Grandtour18959037568
Mar 19, 2024
Amazing dives in Sal - The crew took us to amazing places and were really nice and helpful. They were super professional and there always was a joyful atmosphere, I couldn't have asked for better team to dive with!
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Worldtravellingdiver
Mar 11, 2024
Friendly, Good equipment, Safe - Very Friendly staff, that will do all to ensure a good dive. Some dives were good, some were 'ok', but that is diving right! Transport provided to the (main) dive shop in the town and back (nice) Equipment was of a good standard and tailored to fit and checked. Nice and clean. RIB boat from/return to the main town jetty for all the dives and a jump-in swim ashore at the end (nice). Dive assistants were always eyes open to help (inc on the RIB) and very friendly. (NB you can also hire bikes from here too!) Good place.
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