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Sal diving holidays, with the Cape Verde experts.
Cape Verde is a small group of Islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, 1500 km south of the Canary Islands and 450 km off the western coast of Senegal..
The Sal season at a glance
The best months to dive Sal are highlighted below, based on our own dives here.
Why you'll love diving in Sal!
Scuba Diving Holidays To Sal Island
Cape Verde is a small group of Islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, 1500 km south of the Canary Islands and 450 km off the western coast of Senegal.. Sal, one of Cape Verde’s most popular islands, is the best place for a scuba diving holiday to Cape Verde. With diverse marine life and an array of dive sites suitable for all levels, Divers can explore volcanic rock formations, caves, and shipwrecks teeming with marine biodiversity. The waters around Sal are home to an array of sea creatures, including vibrant tropical fish, moray eels, stingrays, and even larger species such as nurse sharks and lemon sharks. Between March and May, lucky divers might encounter majestic manta rays, while from July to October, sea turtles can often be spotted, particularly during nesting season. Humpback whales also make an appearance between February and May, adding to the island’s allure.
Speak to a Cape Verde expert
We've dived Sal ourselves and stayed in the hotels we sell in Cape Verde. Send us your dates and your certification, and we'll say if it's the best fit.
Skill level match
How Sal suits divers at each level, new or experienced.
Learn To Dive 90%
Qualified diver with daily dives 90%
50 dives or more 90%
Sal in pictures
Recommended hotels in Sal
We've stayed in these hotels and checked the diving that goes with them. They're the ones we'd book in Sal.
Live price check
From £185/night · all inclusive
Robinson Club
- Brand new five star property in Sal
- A vibrant party-style atmosphere for adults-only
- A whole host of included activities as well as great all-inclusive dining
From £118/night · bed & breakfast
Morabeza Hotel
- Located directly on a stretch of beautiful beach but also a few minutes walk into town
- A homely cultural feeling that is authentic in nature
- Amazing restaurants and bars on site and a great atmosphere for families
We lose sleep so you don’t.
We take every booking personally. Here's what happens after you book a dive trip with us, before you fly and while you're away.
Your money stays in trust
Your payments go into a trust account, not our bank, and stay there until after your trip. If we ever stopped trading, the money would come back to you.
Your diving booked before you fly
Your dives with the centre or the boat, the flights, the transfers and the room you chose are all confirmed before you leave home. The driver who meets you will be there and will speak English.
A call before you go
Documents, visas, your certification card and insurance that covers your diving. We go through it on the phone, and you can ask anything else while we're talking.
On WhatsApp the whole trip
Wherever you are and whatever the time, there's one number to message or call. Flight delayed, room not right, a problem at the dive centre: the person who answers already knows your booking.
Plan your trip with people who dive.
Tell us when you can travel, your certification level and what you'd like to see underwater. We'll send a shortlist of resorts or liveaboards, usually within one working day.
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Mon–Thu 9am–6pm, Fri–Sat 9am–5pm
