Search Deals
Capital of Cape Verde
Praia Highlights
Capital of Cape Verde
Portuguese for "beach", Praia has plenty of them along with historic landmarks and museums.
Overview
Destination Calendar
Attractions
Weather

Praia

Situated on the southern coast of Santiago Island (in the Sotavento Islands of the Republic of Cabo Verde), Praia is a great place to visit during a cruise, whether you're departing from it or visiting it during the cruise (the latter being the more common way). Praia is a very historic city with many landmark buildings (especially in its old town), a few notable museums, monuments, markets, and many beaches (Praia is Portuguese for “beach”). Those who choose to enjoy the beach will discover the water conditions perfect for sports such as surfing and water skiing. Being that Praia is located in the Atlantic and within close proximity to Africa, you will also discover mouthwatering seafood and African-style cuisine in the city’s numerous restaurants.

Ponant and Seabourn are the only cruise lines that currently offer cruises from Praia. Ponant features a few Africa itineraries onboard ships L’Austral, Le Dumont d’Urville, and Le Lyrial. Seabourn will feature a luxury cruise to Western Europe onboard their newest ship, Seabourn Venture, in April 2022. Depending on which cruise line you choose, voyages range in length between 7- and 13-nights. A great time to visit Praia for nice weather is between December and April.

American Discount Vacations is proud to offer the best deals possible on all cruises from Praia. Backed by our "Low Price Guarantee," and powered by our team of expert travel agents, we're sure to exceed your expectations when booking your next cruise departing from Praia!

Destination Calendar
Make a selection below to view the cruises available during that month in that destination.
loader
Pricing listed above is per person, based on double occupancy in the least expensive accommodations available, is subject to change, and may not reflect the most recent pricing (as pricing gets updated throughout the day). Prices may not reflect discounts and special promotions that you may qualify for. Go to the Category selection step of the online booking process to view the live pricing and latest offers. Taxes, fees, and port expenses are additional (and are displayed on the Search Results step (and the steps that follow it) in the online booking process.

Things to do near Praia

These are just a few of the more popular tourist attractions in Praia, along with a brief description:

♦ Farol de D. Maria Pia

Standing at the entrance of Praia Harbor is Farol de Dona Maria Pia, a 68-foot tall lighthouse named after Maria Pia of Savoy, Queen of Portugal. The lighthouse keeper is very friendly who will guide you through the lighthouse and share his knowledgeable insights with you. The views from the top are simply stupendous! Plus, if you visit during the sunrise or sunset, the views become even more spectacular!

♦ Quebra Canela Beach

If you come to Praia for watersports, then Quebra Canela is certainly the beach for you! Many come to this beach to partake in activities such as surfing, waterskiing, kayaking, swimming, and more. There are also a bunch of bars and restaurants in the near vicinity, which means you won’t need to wander far to quench your thirst and hunger!

♦ Nucleo Museologico de Praia

If you are fascinated by shipwrecks and maritime history, then you certainly can’t miss out on visiting Nucleo Museologico de Praia! This museum showcases artifacts salvaged from local shipwrecks that occurred due to bad weather and pirate attacks. Many of the relics trace back to French, English, and Dutch roots. Among the items you can view include gold coins, jewelry, medicine bottles, cannons, ivory, and all sorts of personal objects that once belonged to the men and women who once sailed these ships.

Average Monthly Weather for Praia


Temperature

Average monthly high and low temperatures. Values are in Fahrenheit (switch to Celsius):

Precipitation

Total per month. Values are in inches (switch to millimeters):

Days of precipitation per month:

The information above is provided for informational purposes only. Monthly statistics are based on the most recent instance of that month. Weather is subject to change and cannot be guaranteed. The data is provided by a third-party and we accept no liability regarding its accuracy.