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Cabo Verde

São Vicente (Mindelo) → Santo Antão (Porto Novo)

The only ferry to Santo Antão, Cabo Verde’s hiking island: CV Interilhas’ Chiquinho BL crosses the channel from Mindelo’s Porto Grande to Porto Novo twice a day, carrying walkers bound for the Paul and Ribeira Grande valleys and cars on its ro-ro deck.

⏱ About 1h🚢 1 operator📅 Two round trips a day, every day (Linha Barlavento)🚗 Vehicles accepted🐕 Pet friendly
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São Vicente (Mindelo) to Santo Antão (Porto Novo) ferry at a glance

The ferry from São Vicente (Mindelo) to Santo Antão (Porto Novo) takes About 1h across the Canal de São Vicente (Atlantic Ocean), operated by CV Interilhas. Both vehicles and foot passengers are carried. Typical frequency: two round trips a day, every day (Linha Barlavento).

Crossing times and frequencies are typical figures and vary by season. Confirm the current timetable with the operator or booking partner before you travel. Route facts last reviewed 2026-10-29.

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Return crossing: Santo Antão (Porto Novo) to São Vicente (Mindelo)

CV Interilhas also sails Santo Antão (Porto Novo) to São Vicente (Mindelo), taking About 1h. Return sailings leave Porto Novo two hours after each Mindelo departure (10:00 and 17:00 Mon–Sat, 11:00 and 19:00 on Sundays, until 24 November 2026; 09:00 and 16:00 Mon–Sat from 25 November) and also take about an hour.

São Vicente (Mindelo) to Santo Antão (Porto Novo) ferry timetable & sailing pattern

Two round trips daily. 11 Oct – 24 Nov 2026: Mindelo 08:00 and 15:00 (Sundays 09:00 and 17:00); 25 Nov 2026 – 7 Jan 2027: Mindelo 07:00 and 14:00 (Sundays 09:00 and 17:00)

CV Interilhas publishes the Barlavento timetable in blocks of a few weeks; departure times shift by an hour between blocks.

Published departure times

  • Mindelo 08:00 (Mon–Sat, arr. 09:00)
  • Mindelo 15:00 (Mon–Sat, arr. 16:00)
  • Porto Novo 10:00 (Mon–Sat, arr. 11:00)
  • Porto Novo 17:00 (Mon–Sat, arr. 18:00)

Return: Return sailings leave Porto Novo two hours after each Mindelo departure (10:00 and 17:00 Mon–Sat, 11:00 and 19:00 on Sundays, until 24 November 2026; 09:00 and 16:00 Mon–Sat from 25 November) and also take about an hour.

Timetables change by season and date. Check exact departures for your travel date on the official timetable.

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Source: CV Interilhas timetable PDF (Linha Barlavento, block 11 Oct – 24 Nov 2026) and daily schedule page. Verified 2026-10-29.

Maritime Crossing Route Map

Interactive sea passage between São Vicente (Mindelo) and Santo Antão (Porto Novo)

📐 9 Nautical Miles
São Vicente (Mindelo)⇄Santo Antão (Porto Novo)
⏱ About 1h · 📐 9 nm
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Operators on This Route

OperatorCrossing TimeVessels
CV InterilhasAbout 1hChiquinho BL

Route Features

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Vehicles

Cars, campervans, and motorbikes accepted

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Foot Passengers

Walk-on passengers welcome

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Pets

Pets allowed with valid documents

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Distance

9 nautical miles

Getting There & Onward Transport

  • Porto Novo’s marine station was rebuilt in 2013 with a 2,000 m² covered terminal equipped with escalators (ENAPOR)
  • Porto Novo is the island’s only ferry port; ENAPOR describes its traffic as essentially to and from São Vicente

Tips for the São Vicente (Mindelo) to Santo Antão (Porto Novo) Crossing

  • CV Interilhas does not offer seat reservations; tickets are sold online and through its agents Polar and Navex
  • Pets travel in a carrier supplied by the owner, as checked baggage

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the ferry from São Vicente to Santo Antão?
About 1 hour. CV Interilhas’ timetable has the Chiquinho BL leaving Mindelo at 08:00 and arriving in Porto Novo at 09:00 (Monday–Saturday, 11 October – 24 November 2026).
How often does the São Vicente (Mindelo) to Santo Antão (Porto Novo) ferry sail?
Two round trips daily. 11 Oct – 24 Nov 2026: Mindelo 08:00 and 15:00 (Sundays 09:00 and 17:00); 25 Nov 2026 – 7 Jan 2027: Mindelo 07:00 and 14:00 (Sundays 09:00 and 17:00). CV Interilhas publishes the Barlavento timetable in blocks of a few weeks; departure times shift by an hour between blocks. This is the pattern published in the CV Interilhas timetable PDF (Linha Barlavento, block 11 Oct – 24 Nov 2026) and daily schedule page (checked 2026-10-29); confirm exact departure times on the official timetable before you travel.
Which ferry companies sail from São Vicente (Mindelo) to Santo Antão (Porto Novo)?
CV Interilhas operates this route. Compare sailing times and ticket types before booking, as they often differ between operators.
Can I take my car on the São Vicente (Mindelo) to Santo Antão (Porto Novo) ferry?
Yes. Vehicles are carried on this route. Book vehicle space in advance for peak dates, and check the operator’s height, length and trailer limits for campervans and larger vehicles.
Can I take the São Vicente (Mindelo) to Santo Antão (Porto Novo) ferry as a foot passenger?
Yes. Foot passengers can travel on this route. Allow time to reach the passenger terminal and check the operator’s check-in closing time.
Are dogs and pets allowed on the São Vicente (Mindelo) to Santo Antão (Porto Novo) ferry?
Pets are accepted on this route, subject to the operator’s rules (for example staying in the vehicle, kennels or pet-friendly cabins). International crossings also require the correct pet travel documents.
How far is São Vicente (Mindelo) from Santo Antão (Porto Novo) by ferry?
The sea crossing is about 9 nautical miles (roughly 17 km).