There are ferries between all the islands with the Interilhas company, which operates all routes with four ferries. However, we advise against the longer routes, such as São Vicente > Santiago, as it takes too much time.
Ferries are particularly suitable for visiting the islands that do not have a functioning airport (Santo Antão and Brava). Or for not too long journeys such as to São Nicolau.
For the islands which have a functioning airport, we recommend the option with the aircraft – available on our page for Cape Verde domestic flights.
Ferry “Interilhas”
The InterIlhas ferry “Chiquinho” travels every day between São Vicente and Santo Antão. The travel time is 50 minutes. Please always arrive 25 minutes before departure. The ferry is very punctual and removes the stairs 10 minutes before departure.
Ticket sales in Mindelo directly in “Cais Marítima” 7.00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Ticket sales in Porto Novo at Harbour entry.
Timetables and tickets online: https://www.cvinterilhas.cv
Mindelo <> Porto Novo Ticket Price: 1.511 Escudos
No ferries on 1st of January !
Ferry “Nôs Ferry – ARMAS”
The ARMAS ferry travels every day between São Vicente and Santo Antão. The travel time is 60 minutes. Please always arrive 25 minutes before departure. The ferry is very punctual and removes the stairs 10 minutes before departure.
Ticket sales in Mindelo directly in “Cais Marítima” 6.00 a.m. – 11.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Ticket sales in Porto Novo at Harbour entry.
Timetables: https://nosferry.cv/
Mindelo <> Porto Novo Ticket price: 1.511 Escudos
No ferries on 1st of January !
CVFastferry / Interilhas
This fast ferry operates Santiago – Fogo – Brava
Current schedules and ticket purchase: https://www.cvinterilhas.cv
Attention: Unfortunately, the fast ferries are very unreliable: There are often long delays and trips are often cancelled at short notice in very rough seas.