9.3 hours ashore on average
Ships typically dock in Sal Island for around 9.3 hours. That's enough time for a full island tour, a beach day, or a combination of shorter experiences.

Tours & Experiences in Sal Island

1 experiences available — book through our trusted partners

When to Visit Sal Island

Cruise season patterns based on scheduled ship visits and passenger volumes

Spring Season
Mar – May
230 estimated passengers across 1 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Summer Season
Jun – Aug
516 estimated passengers across 1 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Autumn Season
Sep – Nov
2,360 estimated passengers across 5 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.

Cruise Lines Visiting Sal Island

2 cruise lines. View full breakdown →

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Cruises (10) Phoenix Reisen Cruises (7)

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