Half-Day Diving in Sal: Explore Tropical and Mediterranean Marine Life in Cape Verde
4.8
109 Ratings
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
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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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(109 Ratings)
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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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898merlea
Mar 9, 2024
PADI refresher - I really enjoyed the PADI refresher course and the dives. Very clear overview of important points and super nice people.
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Francescaae8424ap
Jan 21, 2024
One of the best experiences of my life 😍 - It was my first dive, I had never even worn a wetsuit in my life! Franco our instructor was fantastic, during the lesson in the pool he was very clear and patient and gave me a lot of tranquility and confidence, things that I believe are fundamental for diving. In the early afternoon we went to visit a wreck and saw lots of fish and marine fauna including puffer fish, stingrays, moray lobsters and even a shark, always under the very careful supervision of Franco.
Everything was immortalized by the legendary cameraman Jeorge who took amazing videos and photos throughout the day.
What can I say guys, with a team like this you can't do anything but trust blindly and set off on an adventure 😍
Thank you thank you thank you 🙏🏼
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Adventure18790023846
Jan 7, 2024
Great experience ! - It wasn't my first dive but it was the best regarding the management. After having in the morning a theorical explanation to all important things for diving (safety, stuff and equipment...) and after going into the cove to have a first practice, we visited a wreck with a mulitutde of fishes. So beautiful. The guide (thanks Guillaume) is very friendly and look after, so we felt all the time safe. All instructions are very clear. Futhermore, we received some nice videos and pictures (cost in more but whiv gives very beautiful memories, thanks Jorge). Thanks for all !!
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H_kek2023
Jan 7, 2024
Review Course + 2 Dives - Many years since my last dive so I took a review course followed by two dives the next day.
Super nice crew and two fine dives at Pontinha and Santo Antao. Hope to come back and dive with you guys again in the future!
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Fearless06330240842
Nov 28, 2023
Spectacular diving - Just wonderful!
The entire team is fantastic, extremely competent and very excited. They provided an incredible experience.
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Cedriclc3881bf
Oct 20, 2023
Diving on Sal - Hi, I booked a "refresher diving course" for people who have a diving license but haven't dived in a while. The instructors did a really good job. They were friendly, informative and you could see that they know what they are talking about. I also booked the photographer Jorge, which I really recommend if you want to have some really good photos of the dive, of yourself underwater and also of the underwater world. I really recommend this dive center if you want to do a dive on Sal Island
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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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