Santa Maria: Guided Snorkeling Shipwreck and Reef Tour



Enjoy the underwater life of Sal on this guided snorkeling tour in Santa Maria. Head to the reefs of Bolama wreck and Farol, and see vibrant sea life like rays, turtles, and eels.

Highlights

  • Discover Cabo Verde's underwater world on some of its 3 reefs
  • Enjoy an easy and safe way to discover local reefs and wildlife
  • Try a water activity great for a variety of snorkeling skill levels
  • Explore an underwater world and spot different marine species
  • See various rays, turtles, coral, tropical fish, and other reef animals

Description

Experience the beautiful underwater world of Sal on this guided snorkeling tour in Santa Maria. Explore the reefs around the Bolama Wreck and Farol with a guide who knows the area well. Keep an eye out for creatures like tropical fish, rays, turtles, and moray eels. Meet the guides at the dive center, be fitted with snorkeling equipment, and fill out all of the necessary paperwork before setting out on tour. Receive a safety and rules briefing and learn some basic snorkeling knowledge and some instruction on how to use the equipment. Be dropped off in the water off the reef by boat, and begin exploring underwater. Immerse yourself in a new and exciting underwater world, and try to spot some of the area's many marine species. Look for fish, eels, rays, and turtles, while exploring the different reefs on this approximately two-hour tour. Explore the Bay of Santa Maria which has great underwater visibility. At the end of the reef, there is a shallow shipwreck, the Bolama. Schools of soldier fish and snappers like to swim around it and are regularly found here in addition to parrot fish, trumpet fish, and many others. Return to the dive center following the tour and enjoy the rest of your day.

Includes

Professional snorkeling guide Use of snorkeling equipment and wetsuits Life jackets Shuttle service if necessary from your/to your accommodation.

Important Information

  • The boat used to travel to the sites is a Zodiac Rib with low sides, the inside will get wet so please do not bring any belongings that cannot get wet

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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