Cape Verde · TURTLE WATCHING IN SÃO VICENTE
The 13 best turtle watching trips in São Vicente you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Swim with sea turtles near São Pedro on a guided 90-minute trip from Mindelo, with transfers, snorkeling gear, and flexible cancellation.
“Our guide, Eddie, was incredibly helpful, kind, and patient. He guided us close to the turtles and stayed with us. It was my first time and I would definitely do it again !”
Swim with sea turtles off São Vicente on a guided São Pedro boat trip with gear, hotel pickup, and beginner-friendly support.
Snorkel with sea turtles near São Pedro from Mindelo, with hotel pickup, a small group, boat ride, gear, and expert guidance.
“Hat alles super funktioniert und ich hatte riesigen Spaß mit den Schildkröten.”
Swim with sea turtles off São Vicente on a small-group snorkeling tour from Mindelo, with gear, transfers, and a local fishing boat included.
“Het was magisch, en heel respectvol naar de dieren toe! dank jullie wel!”
Swim beside sea turtles in São Pedro near Mindelo on a small boat tour with pickup, snorkeling gear, guides, and Atlantic views.
“Bellissima esperienza. Nuotare in mezzo a queste creature è stato davvero stupendo. C'erano 6-7 tartarughe che stavano lì girando intorno senza paura, è stato possibile sia fotografarle che fare video. Hernani (driver) e Diego (in barca) sono davvero simpatici e ci hanno fatto sentire a nostro agio. Lo rifarei senza dubbio”
Swim with young sea turtles near São Pedro, Cape Verde, on a small-group boat trip from Mindelo with pickup included.
“It was a great experience. As promised we saw sea Turtles, approximately 4 of them. The guide was able to interact and play with them. It was shorter than the hour promised but the tides were strong that day so very understandable. We alwRead more”
Swim with green turtles off São Vicente on a small-group boat trip with local fishermen, snorkeling gear, hotel pickup, and community support.
“Le guide ne nous a pas accompagné, il nous a laissé seul avec le monsieur du bateau qui ne parlait ni français ni anglais. Nous sommes restés 3/4 h au lieu de 2h00. Et comme nous logions à 15 minutes à pied, le guide nous a proposé de rentrer à pied et n’est pas revenu. Nous avons vraiment l’impression de nous faire voler…. Autrement, les tortues sont magnifiques !”
Review of São Vicente’s private one-hour sea turtle snorkel tour, with port pickup, gear, boat ride, pricing, tips, and who should book.
“All went smoothly and it was a great experience. Efficient and friendly staff.”
Swim with turtles in São Pedro on a 150-minute Cape Verde tour from Mindelo, with transport, gear, guide, and a local snack included.
Swim with sea turtles at São Pedro Beach in Cape Verde, with hotel pickup, gear, guides, and practical advice about equipment and turtle feeding.
“First I have to say I am strong believer in not interfering with wildlife and had i known beforehand that the turtles were fed I would not have booked the experience. Apart from that the turtle snorkeling was ok, a bit chaotic at times, there are no places to change into dry clothes afterwards so be aware of that. The guide was in contact with us beforehand, picked us up from the hotel and drove us to the beach, the snorkeling itself was guided by local fishermen. Everyone involved was really nice and friendly (Guide Nelson and Fisherman Pumba :) but as I said before, I personally was a bit…”
Review of São Pedro’s hiking, lighthouse, lunch, beach time, and turtle swim from Mindelo, with practical advice on price, fitness, and planning.
“Awestruck and guide. The hike to the lighthouse is amazing, the local food and drink is great and the swimming with turtles magical. You just need to book this one.”
Hike São Pedro’s coast, eat fresh fish, and swim with turtles on a small-group Cape Verde day trip from Mindelo.
Snorkel with wild sea turtles near São Pedro, with Mindelo hotel pickup, boat transport, gear, and private service from $120.24.
“A very well organized tour with hotel pickup, snorkeling equipment, about 1 hour snorkeling with turtles, return transport to the hotel. A great experience, there were 6-8 turtles in our immediate vicinity.Auto-translated”
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