Island tours for cruise ship passengers: Your Ultimate Cape Verde Experience

Just landed at our cruise terminal?
Wondering how to make the most of your short stay? Sodade Tour is your local expert, ready to transform your brief visit into an extraordinary Cape Verdean adventure!

Why Choose Sodade Tour for your cruise shore excursion?

We’re not just another tour company – we’re your personal key to unlocking the hidden treasures of Cape Verde.
Whether you’ve got a few hours or a full day between cruise stops, we’ll make every moment count.

Tailored Experiences for Cruise Passengers

Maximizing Your Limited Time

Let’s face it: cruise stops can feel rushed. (Not on our watch!) We’ve designed experiences that give you the absolute best of Cape Verde, perfectly timed to your ship’s schedule.

Tailored Experiences for Cruise Passengers

Maximizing Your Limited Time

Let’s face it: cruise stops can feel rushed. (Not on our watch!) We’ve designed experiences that give you the absolute best of Cape Verde, perfectly timed to your ship’s schedule.

Quick Tour Options:

Cruise Terminal Services: We’ve Got You Covered

Seamless Transitions from Ship to Shore

Our services start the moment you step off your cruise ship:

Island Experiences: Choose Your Adventure

Tours Designed for Cruise Passengers

We understand you’re on a tight schedule, so we’ve crafted experiences that pack maximum excitement into minimal time:

Quickfire Cultural Tour:

Beach Blitz:

Scenic Highlights:

Mindelo Shore Excursion: Discover São Vicente’s Cultural Gem

Unlock the Musical Soul of Mindelo

Step off your cruise ship into the vibrant heart of . Mindelo, Cape Verde’s cultural capital Our precisely curated shore excursions transform your brief port stop into an immersive journey through music, history, and local charm.

Cruise Ships – Tour
Operator Services

Main focus

Our main focus is customer satisfaction – of course. We keep in touch with upcoming trends and developments in the market to remain sensitive to our guests’ needs.

We constantly train new tour guides to satisfy the growing demand from larger cruise ships. And we aim to create exciting new excursions with the utmost precision and personalization to ensure our customer’s satisfaction. We also liaise with our other local service providers, constantly sensitizing them to current demands, to create the best possible product.

Guides

– our guides are professionally trained, experienced, hospitable and well prepared. We are very proud to be able to provide a large number of professional multilingual guides on both islands. Our most important assets! We can provide a considerable number of experienced German-speaking guides.

Transport

– we have excellent relationships with the transport providers on both islands and maintain regular checks on both vehicles and drivers – constantly working to improve the quality of transport.

Frequently asked questions

How many people are on the tour?

Each of our buses accommodates 20 clients.

Children and Babies Policy

Children aged 5 to 18 inclusive – 50% of the adult fare. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Babies under 4 – Free, no seat allocation and must be on your lap. – Only 1 baby per adult.

Does the tour have a meal service?

Meals are available on request.

Is the tour suitable for all ages?

Absolutely. As long as you can get on and off the bus without help, the tour is good for you! You don’t have to walk very far or very little.

Are there toilets on the tour?

There are no toilets available during the tour. The last chance to dance is at our base, where we have very good toilets. On the ride, there is only the odd tree for emergencies.

What if our ship can't dock in the harbour?

If your ship cannot dock in the harbour for any reason, you will receive a full refund within 24 hours.

How can I book this tour?

Our cruise ship tour is available exclusively through us. You can book it via our online portal above. It is not a tour offered by any other online platform, as each tour is personalised to the docking times of each ship.

How long does the tour last?

Departing from the harbour, our cruise tours last 7 hours (round trip).

Where do we join the tour?

We pick up our clients at the port and then set off on our journey.

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