The 6 Best Snorkelling Trips in Sal

1.Guided Snorkeling and Reef Tour

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

Explore Sal’s reefs by boat on a guided Santa Maria snorkeling trip with turtles, rays, fish, wetsuits, and friendly local guides.

“What a fantastic experience. I swam above two separate turtles and is the highlight of my trip now. Truly wonderful and unforgettable experience. We also visited a shipwreck. The water is choppy and I loved it being out on the open waters. Would definitely recommend as long as you don't mind a few waves.”

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2.Snorkeling Boat Tour

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

Snorkel Santa Maria’s shipwreck, Christ statue and turtle spots with Nando Tours, including equipment, guides, boat travel, photos and videos.

“Nando and his crew are awesome. They put alot of effort into looking after clients, being very safe and their local knowledge is awesome. They guaranteed turtles and we got turtles. Shipwreck and reef snorkel was way above expectations and lastly, the jesus statue under the water was a sight to behold. We can't recommend them high enough. Don't waste your time with others, just go with Nando and his crew. Very highly recommend”

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3.Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 43 reviews · from $44

Explore Sal’s shallow reefs and Calderinhia wreck on a 2-hour snorkelling trip with equipment, guides, and possible turtle sightings.

“Found the company very professional. Good safety brief before the start of the activity. Equipment provided. It’s only a short boat ride out to the location for snorkelling. We saw plenty of fish! I could have stayed snorkelling all day, fab activity!”

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4.Snorkeling with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 34 reviews · 1h 30m · from $35

Explore Santa Maria Bay’s reefs, shipwreck, rays, turtles, and tropical fish on a guided 90-minute snorkeling trip in Sal.

“Foi tudo muito bom. A simpatia do Alexandre foi contagiante. Senti-me sempre muito à vontade com a experiência que ele demonstrou. Como ponto menos positivo o facto dos óculos de mergulho não vedarem bem”

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5.Snorkeling Experience in Santa Maria Bay by boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $34Best value

Snorkel Santa Maria Bay by Zodiac, spot tropical fish and sea turtles, use supplied gear, and get expert help in a small group.

“Super Tour, top Organisation, nur zu empfehlen. Gute Vorbereitung, alles was man an Ausrüstung haben möchte, bekommt man auch.”

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6.Snorkelling trip with certificate local guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 31 reviews · 6 hours · from $50

Review of Sal’s $50 Santa Maria snorkeling trip, with turtles, shipwrecks, coral, guides, equipment, safety, and booking advice.

“ottima la guida e tutto il suo staff bellissima esperienza Nando super.”

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