Port of Praia
Ferry port for Praia, Cabo Verde
The port of Cabo Verde’s capital, on Santiago. It is the Sotavento hub for CV Interilhas, with sailings to Maio, Fogo and Brava and the Linha Redonda to Boa Vista, Sal, São Nicolau and São Vicente.
Ferries from Port of Praia
3 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boa Vista (Sal Rei) | About 7h | CV Interilhas | Cars & foot |
| Fogo (São Filipe) | About 4h | CV Interilhas | Cars & foot |
| Maio | About 2h | CV Interilhas | Cars & foot |
Sailing patterns from Port of Praia
- Praia (Santiago) → Maio
About three round trips a week. The fixed timetable has sailings on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays (Praia 10:00 → Maio 12:00 and Praia 17:00 → Maio 19:00); the live schedule for October 2026 shows one round trip on each of those days (Wednesday 07:00, Friday and Sunday 17:00)
Source: CV Interilhas timetable PDF (Linha Sotavento) and daily schedule page, checked 2026-09-29
- Praia (Santiago) → Fogo (São Filipe)
Monday, Thursday and Saturday: Praia 07:00 → Fogo 11:00; return Fogo 16:00 → Praia 20:00
Source: CV Interilhas timetable PDF (Linha Sotavento) and daily schedule page, checked 2026-09-29
- Praia (Santiago) → Boa Vista (Sal Rei)
Tuesday and Saturday: Praia 14:00 → Sal Rei 21:00. Return Tuesday and Saturday: Sal Rei 04:00 → Praia 11:00
Source: CV Interilhas timetable PDF (Linha Redonda) and daily schedule page, checked 2026-09-29
Ferry Operators at Port of Praia
Ground Transport & Railway Links
A 355-metre passenger terminal serves inter-island ferries (ENAPOR)
The port has two roll-on/roll-off ramps, one metal and one concrete
Sources: enapor.cv · cvinterilhas.cv · Verified 2026-09-29 · How we verify
Ferry Routes from Port of Praia
Praia (Santiago) → Maio
Crossing: About 2h · CV Interilhas
Praia (Santiago) → Fogo (São Filipe)
Crossing: About 4h · CV Interilhas
Praia (Santiago) → Boa Vista (Sal Rei)
Crossing: About 7h · CV Interilhas
Port Logistics & Accommodation
Essential bookings for your crossing through Port of Praia.