Shark Bay Private Tour - Sal Island
Meet the lemon sharks of Sal Island on a private excursion to Shark Bay. Enjoy hotel pick-up, your own local guide and a guided walk into the shallow water to observe these fascinating animals in their natural habitat.
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- Duration1–2 hours
- TypePrivate
- Languages
- Hotel pick-upIncluded
- Departure times09:00 · 15:00 Every day
- Group sizeUp to 8 people
Highlights
- Private excursion with just your group
- Observe juvenile lemon sharks in their natural habitat
- Explore the shallow waters with a local water guide
- Discover Sal Island’s rugged eastern coastline
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off included
- Approximately 2 hours, including transfers
About this experience
Discover Shark Bay on a Private Tour
Get closer to Sal Island’s marine life on a private excursion to Shark Bay, also known as Parda Bay. This short outing is ideal for travellers who want to observe lemon sharks without spending half a day exploring the island.
With your own local guide and private transport, enjoy a relaxed journey to the eastern coast and discover the natural environment where young lemon sharks spend their early years.
Observe Lemon Sharks in Their Natural Habitat
On arrival, a local water guide will explain how to enter the water and enjoy the encounter respectfully. Put on your water shoes and walk across the rocky seabed into the shallows, where juvenile lemon sharks may swim nearby.
Watch their movements, learn about their coastal nursery and experience a memorable encounter with Sal Island’s wildlife.
This activity involves walking and standing in shallow water, rather than swimming or snorkeling. Guests who prefer to remain on the shore can enjoy the coastal scenery, although shark visibility from the beach may be limited.
A Short Adventure with a Local Touch
Your Logan Tours guide will accompany you from pick-up to drop-off, sharing local knowledge along the way. After your visit, return to your accommodation with plenty of time to enjoy the rest of your day.
- Private excursion for your group only
- Approximately 2 hours, including hotel transfers
- Suitable for guests looking for a shorter outing
What’s included
Included
- Private transport for your group
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Local Logan Tours guide
- Visit to Shark Bay
Not included
- Shark Bay local fee (€3 per person, including water guide and water shoes)
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Entrance fees on site
Paid locally in cash, not included in the price.
- Shark Bay Visit (includes water guide and water shoes)€3 per person
Itinerary
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Pick-Up at Your Accommodation
Meet your local guide at the agreed meeting point and travel by private vehicle to Shark Bay on Sal Island’s eastern coast.
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Shark Bay - Parda Bay
Discover the coastal nursery of juvenile lemon sharks. After a briefing from the local water guide, put on water shoes and walk into the shallow water to observe the sharks in their natural habitat. Guests who prefer can remain on the shore.
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Drop-Off at Your Accommodation
After your Shark Bay experience, enjoy the return journey by private vehicle to your hotel or accommodation.
What to bring
Swimwear or clothing suitable for getting wet
Towel
Sunscreen
Hat
Drinking water
Waterproof protection for your phone or camera
Your own water shoes, if preferred
Good to know
Private tour for 1–8 guests.
Duration is approximately 2 hours, including pick-up, transfers and drop-off.
The duration refers to the complete excursion, not two hours in the water.
Shark sightings cannot be guaranteed, as these are wild animals.
Visibility and access to the water depend on tides, weather and sea conditions.
The seabed is rocky and uneven. Water shoes are required for entering the water.
The €3 local fee per person includes the water guide and water shoes and is paid on site in cash.
Always follow the water guide’s instructions. Do not touch, chase or feed the sharks.
Children must remain under the supervision of an accompanying adult.
Please inform us before booking if anyone has reduced mobility so we can discuss access and suitability.
Guests may remain on the shore, but shark visibility from the beach may be limited.
Babies must be included in the booking details so suitable transport can be arranged.
Pick-up & meeting point
- Hotel pick-up included
We pick you up at your hotel or accommodation in Santa Maria, Espargos or anywhere on Sal.
- Pick-up time by email
The day before the tour we send you the exact pick-up time.
- Reachable on the day
Running late or have a question? Message us on WhatsApp.
Cancellation & payment
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour. Later cancellations or no-shows are charged 20% of the total price.
- Pay securely online by card (SISP/Vinti4) or PayPal, in euros or Cape Verdean escudos.
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