Overview
Dolphin and whale watching in Cape Verde is usually an enjoyed as part of a half-day sailing or catamaran trip.
Dolphins are common year round and often swim alongside the boats. If you’re hoping to spot a whale, March and April are the peak of the breeding season for humpback whales. Most head out on a sailing excursions, and whale sightings are an added bonus (though not always guaranteed).
The best islands for whale and dolphin watching are Sal and Boavista, with Boavista having the largest number of sightings. The main species of whales seen around the islands are humpback whales, though others like pilot and sperm whales are also seen occasionally. There are resident species of Fin whale in Cape Verde too.
Whale watching trips average 2 to 3 hours and, weather depending, depart in the mornings and afternoons. Most sightings are off the west and southwest coast of Boavista. In peak season it is possible to see them from the shore. When Ruth travelled out with us, she spotted a humpback and fin whale while walking along Santa Maria beach on Sal (images in gallery).
If you would like to visit Cape Verde and want to add in a whale-watching excursion, talk to one of our team:
📞Called Jake or Max on: 017687 21030
💻or email:team@archipelagochoice.com
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