Sailing and hiking in Cape Verde

FULLY BOOKED: the departures of 15 November 2026 and 5 November 2027. The other departures are still available.

Ten nights of sailing and walking among the Cape Verde Islands: volcanic mountains, green gorges, endless beaches and whales, with a tour leader aboard the Chronos.

THE TRIP AT A GLANCE

Route: São Vicente (Mindelo) – São Nicolau – Boa Vista (and Sal in 2027) – Santo Antão – São Vicente
Departure: Mindelo, São Vicente
Arrival: Mindelo, São Vicente
Airport: São Vicente
Duration: 10 nights
Ship: Chronos, 54-metre Bermuda ketch (2013)

Departures and prices per person

Sun 15 Nov 2026 – Wed 25 Nov 2026: Long cabin € 4,850, Deluxe cabin € 5,000 – FULLY BOOKED
Wed 25 Nov 2026 – Sat 5 Dec 2026: Long cabin € 4,850, Deluxe cabin € 5,000
Fri 5 Nov 2027 – Mon 15 Nov 2027: Long cabin € 5,050, Deluxe cabin € 5,200 – FULLY BOOKED
Mon 15 Nov 2027 – Thu 25 Nov 2027: Long cabin € 5,050, Deluxe cabin € 5,200

Lowest price from € 4,850 per person in a Long cabin shared by two.

VOLCANOES, DESERT AND OCEAN

The Cape Verde Islands lie some 500 kilometres off the coast of West Africa and are still largely undiscovered. Every island is different: rugged volcanic mountains with old footpaths, green gorges with dragon trees, desert-like sandy plains and palm oases.

Around the islands you often see pilot whales and dolphins, and with luck humpback whales. A tour leader tells you along the way about nature, history and the Creole culture, with its music and lively markets.

THE ROUTE

Mindelo and São Nicolau

Departure from Mindelo, the cultural capital with its colonial buildings. Then São Nicolau, with high mountains and bizarre rock formations and hardly any tourism yet.

The sandy islands in the east

On to Boa Vista (and Sal in November 2027): long white beaches, dunes and turquoise water.

Santo Antão and back

Finally Santo Antão, the greenest and most mountainous island, ideal for a walk through the gorges, and back to São Vicente.

EXTRA INFORMATION

LIFE ON BOARD

The Chronos is a 54-metre Bermuda ketch with 1,000 m² of sail and reaches up to 15 knots: one of the fastest and most beautiful large sailing yachts. She was designed by Klaus Röder, built by the Ark Yacht yard in Bodrum and has sailed since 2013. A crew of ten takes care of sailing, galley and service. There are thirteen twin cabins for up to 26 guests, all with adjustable air conditioning and private bathroom: ten Deluxe cabins of 12 to 13 m² with separate beds or a double bed, two Long cabins of 11 m² with a double bed and a master cabin of 14 m². The large deck has plenty of seating and dining areas; below deck there is a saloon and a bar. This theme voyage is accompanied by a tour leader who tells you more about the islands, their nature and culture along the way. There is time for walks ashore, swimming and of course sailing between the islands.

WHO IS THIS VOYAGE FOR

For those who want to combine nature, walking and culture with sailing, in an area still seldom visited by tourists. No sailing experience is needed; reasonable fitness for walks is useful.

GOOD TO KNOW

• Included: crew and service, accommodation in the booked cabin category, the voyage, full board on board (one dinner a week ashore at your own expense), water, tea and filter coffee.
• Not included: travel to and from the ship, transfers, soft drinks, alcohol and espresso, water sports, shore excursions and tips.
• Using a cabin on your own costs a surcharge of 50 or 80%. Solo travellers sharing a cabin pay no surcharge; ask us about the options.
• Travel to the port of departure and home is not included; ideally arrive a day before departure.
• Travel insurance covering medical costs and repatriation is required; cancellation insurance is recommended.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Are the walks demanding?

There are walks of different levels; you decide whether to join.

How do I book this trip?

Send us a request through the booking form on this page. Together we will check availability, your choice of cabin and the next steps.

The trip description and route are indicative. The programme depends on weather, wind and sea conditions; the captain has the final say on the route and ports.

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