Island Hopping from Sal
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We’re delighted to offer our guests the chance to explore the Cape Verde archipelago by embarking on a memorable cruise aboard the beautiful Harmony V Mega Yacht, complete with a range of optional excursions.
An elegant and modern vessel with just 25 cabins split across three decks. There is a naturalist on board to answer any questions on the wildlife you are sure to encounter.
With 25 cabins split across two decks is a modern yacht with main deck lounge and dining room providing beautiful views of the ports of call.
Taking place on selected dates, this seven-night, eight-day cruise experience offers holidaymakers a wonderful opportunity to explore six of Cape Verde’s most diverse islands. An elegant and modern vessel the mega yacht boasts no more than 25 luxury cabins. Take advantage of life on board; whether that’s soaking up the sunshine and views from the sundeck or sampling delicious cuisine in the dining room before retiring to the classy lounge. With an English-speaking cruise director, this is a truly intimate, unique and memorable cruising experience.
Day 1: Embark at Palmeira on Sal island at 4pm and enjoy dinner before departing for Boa Vista overnight.
Day 2: After arriving early in the morning at Sal Rei, Boa Vista’s capital, you can relax upon some of the best beaches of the archipelago or take an optional all-day excursion to witness some of the island’s highlights and enjoy an authentic lunch at a local restaurant. Sail overnight to Santiago.
Day 3: Arrive at Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, and enjoy a morning of leisure with a tasty lunch on board. During the afternoon, opt to explore the history of the archipelago in the old capital and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cidade Velha. Later in the evening, you’ll set sail for Fogo, the island of fire.
Day 4: Today you’ll get the chance to explore the magnificent volcano on Fogo, also Cape Verde’s highest peak, during an optional excursion. Discover the lunar-like landscape created by lava from the volcano and visit the town of São Felipe to uncover its colonial Portuguese charm. Sail overnight to São Vicente.
Day 5: Today you’ll have the opportunity to explore Cape Verde’s cultural heart; the city of Mindelo. With bustling cafés, lively restaurants and lots of live music to enjoy, you’ll get a real feel for life on the island. You can also embark on an optional walking excursion to visit galleries and restaurants, before overnighting in the port.
Day 6: Today, set sail for Santo Antão, an incredibly beautiful island featuring vast green rugged mountains and hidden craters. An optional excursion will take you to explore valleys and rock formations, along with an opportunity to try grogue, the national alcoholic drink. Head back to the yacht for dinner and stay overnight in the port.
Day 7: Today choose from two optional excursions, a half day to discover the south-western part of the island a safari through volcanic landscapes, porcelain field, and isolated villages, perfect for learning about life on this island, or a full day excursion including lunch, discovering the major sites of the island, passing by the famous road of Corda. After which you will depart Santo Antão for Sal, spending the night at sea.
Day 8: Disembark at Palmeira between 8am and 9am after a fulfilling breakfast on board.
Travelling to six of the 10 islands within Cape Verde, this seven-night add-on cruise package allows you to experience the diversity of each island and can be added to a holiday on Sal. Make the most of your time on each island by adding in some excursions!
This 7-night cruise is designed as an add-on to a longer holiday in Cape Verde; pricing does not include flights - additional nights can be added at any of our resort hotels.
Due to the nature of the itinerary, this cruise is only allowed for children aged seven and over.
Harmony V Cabins
All 25 cabins are premium and contemporary and are decorated with soft colour furnisings with large windows, ensuite bathrooms with shower and elegant finishing on walls and floors. Each cabin is equiped with television, DVD player, mini fridge, hairdryer, individually controlled A/C and safety deposit box.
Category Cabin C - Located on the main deck.
Category Cabin B - Located on the main deck.
Category Cabin A - Located on the upper deck (can be twin or double beds).
Category Cabin P - Located on the upper deck (can be twin or double beds).
You can register your interest in these shore excursions by contacting our expert reservations team.
The excursion starts with a short drive towards plateau to have a look at its main attractions: The pedestrian shopping street with the Mercado Municipal di Praia building, the Praia Alexandre de Albuquerque Square, surrounded by old buildings, exemplifying the old colonial architecture style, like for instance the Palacio da Justia, the church of Nossa Senhora from 1900, the Municipality, and the Culture Palace lido Lobo. We'll move on to Cidade Velha (once Ribeira Grande), which has been inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List and first capital of Cape Verde. Here we visit first the fortress of São Filipe, followed by walk through the village to see the cathedral, the Rua de Banana, the Church of Nossa Senhora do Rosario and the historical Pelourinho with its small craft market. After some free time, we drive back to the port and our ship, passing the beaches of Praia.
Operation and prices require a minimum of 10 guests. Prices or descriptions are subject to changes due to operational or other unforseen issues.
Duration: Three hours
Includes: Transportation, guide and entry fee.
€45 per person