Scuba Diving in Cape Verde
The waters surrounding Cape Verde are warm and rich in marine life, on paper making for perfect scuba diving. In practice many spots are for experienced divers, as tides and currents may be strong. Please also note that there are no hyperbaric chambers on any of the islands. Experienced divers should take this into consideration when choosing the depth of their dive.
Most diving is based around the islands of Sal, Boavista, and Santiago. However, there are also options on the islands of São Vicente, Fogo and Maio. If you’re an experienced diver looking for a real adventure, Santo Antão is a good option.
Dives can be enjoyed on an ad-hoc daily basis, as a multi-dive experience, or as part of a course (refresher, discover, open water, and advanced).
On our diving holidays you will discover an abundance of marine life, both large and small. Each trip throws up the possibility of seeing coloured nudi branches, shrimp, crab, moray, scorpionfish, turtle, sharks and many more. There are also some interesting rock formations, cave dives, and reefs to explore. Regardless of the experience, you should be able to find the challenge you’re looking for.
There are several well-equipped dive centres in Cape Verde who will provide the equipment you need for a successful dive.
