Exploring Sal Island’s Wonders

Welcome aboard the Makaira!

Our luxurious Catamaran Makaira offers you an exclusive way to experience the beauty of the island from a unique perspective.

CATAMARAN​ MAKAIRA

Impressions

Insight into unforgettable moments at sea

Our prices

Experiences that are worthwhile

Here you will find all the information about the costs of our excursions and experiences on board the Makaira catamaran. Whether half-day trip, full-day tour or private event – there is something for every budget.

Half-day excursion
(3 hours)

Adults: 55 €
Children (3-11 years): 30 €

Full-day tour with barbecue
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Adults: 120 €
Children (3-11 years): 90 €

Half-day excursion & djembe class
(3 hours)

Adults: 69 €
Children (3-11 years): 39 €

Full-day tour with barbecue on board & djembe class
(6 hours)Adults: €69
Children (3-11 years): €39

Adults: 139 €
Children (3-11 years): 99 €

Private half-day excursion on the Makaira catamaran - exclusively for you and your group (3 hours)

from €800
An additional djembe class can be booked for a surcharge of €133.

Full day tour with barbecue on board & djembe class
(6 hours)

from €1200
An additional djembe class can be booked for a surcharge of €159.

Our crew

With passion, experience and a smile, our crew will ensure that your day at sea is unforgettable. We love what we do – and you can feel that every moment on board.

Roza

Our Captain with Heart and Experience

Roza is not only our captain but also the heart of the Makaira. With a steady hand and a warm smile, she guides the boat through the waters around Sal, always attentive to the comfort and safety of our guests.

As an experienced skipper, Roza ensures smooth sailing and creates a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere on board. Her excellent service, friendly presence, and eye for detail turn every trip into a truly special experience.

Roza speaks French, English, German, and Turkish, and effortlessly connects with guests from all over the world.

With her caring nature and professional approach, you’ll feel completely at ease from the moment you step on board.

Joan

Our Skilled Skipper and Ocean Expert

Joan is one of our trusted skippers and a true expert of the sea. He speaks French, Portuguese, and Creole, and brings years of experience and local knowledge to every trip.

Safety is Joan’s top priority – especially on deck – and his calm, focused presence ensures that everyone feels secure and well looked after.

As a diving expert, fisherman, and talented cook, Joan knows the ocean like the back of his hand. He grew up fishing the waters around Sal and knows the coastline inside and out – including the best hidden spots and marine life encounters.

Whether he's guiding you on deck, preparing a fresh catch, or sharing local stories, Joan brings authenticity and skill to every moment on board.

Testimonials

What our guests say

Real impressions, real emotions – here our guests share their best moments and experiences on board the catamaran Makaira.

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Nicki L
14 days ago
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A great tour on the catamaran - great company! We had a fab half day tour in the catamaran. We were collected from our hotel, great communication beforehand, we were in good hands, very thorough welcome and crew were fab. We were served drinks, snacks and had a snorkel up by the lion mountain. Was great with kids! To top it all off, my son really wanted to fish, so went to ask and he ended up reeling in a massive Mahi Mahi, his biggest fish ever- he felt like a celebrity!! Thanks for an awesome trip!
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Karsten U
84 days ago
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...wir kommen wieder ....eine wunderbare Tour...viele schönen Momente...einheimische Crew😁...tolles Schnorchel...danke, dass wir an Bord sein durften...Stephanie und Karsten
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Laurine R
104 days ago
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Foncez ! Excellent, meilleure activité de la semaine, l’équipage est super sympa il y a de la musique sur le catamaran avec paysage magnifiques et boissons à volonté. Je recommande les yeux fermés
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Laura A
108 days ago
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Sortie en mer Trop bien on a aimer vraiment sympathique
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Nicolas E
127 days ago
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À faire Excellent accueil, personnel à l’écoute et qui répond aux attentes
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Thamar
142 days ago
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Geweldig If you’re thinking about booking this trip… just do it. You won’t regret it. From the very first moment, everything is taken care of with such attention and care. You feel truly welcome, whether you arrive alone or with friends. The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly, and full of good energy. The snacks are fresh and delicious, and the caipirinhas are simply amazing 🍹 — the perfect touch while sailing along the beautiful coastline of Sal. But what made this experience unforgettable for me was Captain Roza. Seeing a strong, confident woman leading the catamaran is not only inspiring, it gives the whole trip an extra special vibe. You feel safe, in good hands, and part of something unique. The team really listens and looks after you, making sure everyone is comfortable and enjoying themselves. It’s not just a tour… it feels personal. Whether you’re looking for a fun afternoon, a relaxing escape on the water, or a private trip, this is something you should not miss. Seeing the island from the ocean is pure magic ✨ Don’t miss it.
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MIB
151 days ago
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Excursion en mer Superbe après midi, tout y est, musique, collation, boissons, snorkling, soleil, poissons, danse à bord... l'équipage est super sympa. Merci à tous et au skipper Roza ✌️
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Journey27501074482
161 days ago
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Uma experiência brutal com pessoas magníficas, a tripulação é magnífica, dança connosco e tudo, adorei Foi um passeio magnífico a tripulação é extremamente simpática e afectuosa , o Jandir é 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Tharviga D
164 days ago
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SUPER WARM HEARTED PEOLPE! Well organized, they were on time, and the people were excellent, very warm hearted people and created a great vibe. I can only recommend it!
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Happiness03183820394
170 days ago
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Amazing family catamaran tour in Sal: great crew hotel pickup, snorkeling with turtles - wonderful experience! Amazing family experience on Catamaran Makaira! We joined the half-day morning tour on the Catamaran Makaira in Sal, Cabo Verde as a family with our two sons (11 years and 1.5 years old), and we all absolutely loved it! Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. We were picked up directly from our hotel and comfortably brought to the harbour and onto the catamaran — super easy and stress-free, especially with young children. The crew was fantastic: friendly, attentive, and created such a relaxed and joyful atmosphere throughout the trip. The highlight was definitely the snorkeling stop — seeing turtles and all kind off fishes was simply magical! On board, we enjoyed great music, refreshing drinks, and snacks. All in all, an unforgettable experience for the whole family. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Sal!
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Vicencia Monteiro
94 days ago
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thanks you. The tour was amazing
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Juliane Robra
170 days ago
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We joined the half-day morning tour on the Catamaran Makaira in Sal, Cabo Verde as a family, and we all absolutely loved it! Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. We were picked up directly from our hotel and comfortably brought to the harbour and onto the catamaran — super easy and stress-free, especially with young children. The crew was fantastic: friendly, attentive, and created such a relaxed and joyful atmosphere throughout the trip. The highlight was definitely the snorkeling stop — seeing turtles and fishes was simply magical! On board, we enjoyed great music, refreshing drinks, and snacks. All in all, an unforgettable experience for the whole family. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Sal!
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Hannah Dew
255 days ago
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Lovely crew with a great vibe. Very much enjoyed our trip this morning
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Semih Öztürk
313 days ago
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top Tour. vielen Dank *****
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Ronahi Kubatan
330 days ago
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Einfach nur genial! Die Tour mit dem Catamaran Makaira war ein absolutes Highlight – Hammer Crew, super Stimmung und alles perfekt organisiert. Wir hatten richtig viel Spass an Bord, tolle Musik, gutes Essen und sogar Delphine gesehen 🐬 – einfach unvergesslich! Kann ich nur weiterempfehlen – wer auf dem Meer einen besonderen Tag erleben will, ist hier genau richtig. Obrigada🇨🇻
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Andreia Paulino
339 days ago
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Amazing Crew very friendly helpfull no stress🤙🤙🤙🫶🫶🫶 just amazing the food the drinks 😍❤💯👌 Love it if you coming to sal definitely CatamaranMakaira💯💯💯💯
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Selin Samsara
417 days ago
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Wunderschöne Tour mit Catamaran Makaira! Die Tour war einfach fantastisch – ein super freundliches und professionelles Team von Anfang bis Ende. Alles war bestens organisiert und wir haben uns rundum wohlgefühlt. Ein ganz besonderes Highlight: Wir haben sogar Delfine gesehen! Ein unvergessliches Erlebnis – absolut empfehlenswert!
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Leah Linehan
442 days ago
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We had an amazing day with Captain Rosa and her team. They really looked after you. Beautiful food and drinks all day long served with a beautiful smile.😊
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Anke Tijs
442 days ago
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Had a great experience!! Very lovely people, relaxed, very nice snacks and drinks. If you want to experience a relaxed catamaran tour, not to full of people i higly recomend @Catamaranmakaira
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Ömer Atesci
483 days ago
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We had an amazing time on the catamaran! The food was delicious, the service top-notch, and the crew was super friendly and professional. Everything was perfectly organized and very relaxing. We even saw humpback whales, which was an absolute highlight! Highly recommended – we’d do it again anytime!
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Nicola Lambourne
0 days ago
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Fab trip out on the catamaran. We’re a family of five and we all enjoyed it, it was well organised, friendly staff, plenty of space, nice drinks, really relaxing. We loved snorkelling and my son had the time of his life fishing in the way back!! Definitely worth it !!
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Jaime Motta F L Silva
1 days ago
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Pessoal simpático Preferia mais uso de vela Pelo preço a bebida e lanche merece alguma melhoria Gostamos do passeio foi muito bom e agradável Recomendo
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Djiby Ngom
4 days ago
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Best catamaran tour on Sal island .
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Maria
4 days ago
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Ich konnte auch andere Katamaran Touren mit anderen Firmen machen aber keine hat mir so gefallen wie mit Catamaran Makaira❤️ Man fühlt sich sofort aufgenommen, es ist niemals langweilig und man hat immer was zu lachen. Ich habe nichts worüber ich mich beschweren könnte, jeder ist super lieb und hilfsbereit. Ich würde mit niemand anderem fahren. ❤️
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franck sohou
7 days ago
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Ce fut une belle expérience avec Catamaran Makaira - Sal Island. Le capitaine Roza et son équipage sont tellement accueillants, joviaux, et expérimentés pour les sorties en mer😇! J’ai hâte de revivre cette belle expérience…La natation 🏊, la pêche, les boissons, les snacks…Merci à toute cette magnifique équipe 😇🥳🤩! Je recommande vivement Catamaran Makaira pour les sorties et balade en mer 🌊 à Sal Island (Cap Vert - Cabo Verde).
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Julien Rigal Clermon
19 days ago
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It was wonderful time with the magic dream team. They are professional and careful from the start to the end. We com with our 2 daughters 6 years old and 14 years old. Des souvenirs pour la VIE. Sleni ,Djidje , João ,Edy📸 ,Jandir ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's not a Catamaran but FAMILY🧡🧡🧡🧡
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Jorge Calvo
50 days ago
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Profesionales que saben lo que hacen. Una estupenda visita en catamarán por los alr dedores de sal, tiempo para navegar a vela, nadar, hacer snorkel y beber y comer algo. Muy recomendable
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iSkyZo_31
81 days ago
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Très bonne expérience. L’équipe est au top, souriante. Vous passerez un super moment, avec snacks, de la bonne musique (notamment du djembe) et boissons illimitées à bord. Je recommande à 100% (l’après-midi vous aurez probablement l’occasion de voir pleins de locaux sur la place à côté du port)
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Stephanie Blömer
90 days ago
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Die Tour mit dem Katamaran war einfach super! Eine tolle Crew aus Einheimischen,das macht es so authentisch,so besonders!!Wir fühlten uns zudem sehr sicher und der Service war prima! Eine ganz tolle Tour mit schöner Musik und vielen besonderen Momenten. Die Badestelle zum Tauchen war ebenso ein tolles Erlebnis. Absolut empfehlenswert! Wir kommen wieder!
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Vicencia Monteiro
94 days ago
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Wow. Maravilhosa