Maio Cape Verde Ferry Service News
Praia to Maio Ferry Timetable / Schedule
UPDATE: Cabo Verde Fast Ferry service not expected before June 2013
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Details of Kriola and Liberdadi Fast Ferry's
An indepth look at the specifications of the Fast Ferry ships used in Cabo Verde:
Ship specifications for the Kriola and Liberdadi Fast Ferrys in Cabo Verde
Buying (CV) Cabo Verde Fast Ferry Tickets Online:
Tickets may be purchased and booked online directly from the CV Fast Ferry company website:
Cabo Verde Fast Ferry (Buying Tickets) - click here
Baggage Policy
Carry On:
Maximum of one personal item no larger than 45cm x 33cm x 30cm (e.g. hand bag, brief case, day pack) into the passenger accommodation.
Checked Baggage:
Passengers permitted to check-in 2 pieces of baggage, each with no dimensions larger than 33cm x 55cm x 85cm and weight no greater than 25 Kgs onto the public baggage cart.
Passengers are permitted excess or oversize baggage at additional fee. A maximum of 2 additional baggage items, each with no dimensions larger than 50cm x 55cm x 85cm and weight no greater than 25 Kgs. OR one additional oversize Item with no dimensions larger than 40cm x 100cm x 60cm and weight no greater than 35 Kgs, subject to space availability.
Cabo Verde Fast Ferry (Passengers Services) - click here
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| Kriola: Hydrofoil Fast-Ferry, Built in Singapore by DAMEN & completed in October 2010 | ||
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| Ferries | Kriola & Liberdadi |
| Speed | 20 & 35 knots |
| Passengers | 158, 3 lorries & 16 pick-ups/vans |
| Comfort | Lounge / AC / VIP Seating / Snack Bar |
| Boat Size | Length: 42.16m, Bredth: 11.6m |
Alternative Ferry Service to Maio
An alternative may be to contact the fishing pier at the Port of Praia. Almost every morning there are vessels that leave for Maio. You may have to use your bargaining skills to decide the price of the ticket.
Information and ticketing:
"Arca Verde" EP
Rua 5 de Julho-Plateau
Praia - Santiago
Tel. (238) 261 5497 Fax. (238) 261 5496
Ferry Sotavento: Praia to Maio (Polar)
Contact information for POLAR:
Praia
Rua Serpa Pinto 141, Plateau, Praia
Santiago
Tel. (238) 261 5223 - 261 7224
Fax: (238) 261 4132
Sal (Palmeira)
Tel. (238) 241 4245
Fax (238) 241 1345
Ferry Djon Dade: Praia to Sal
Contact information: ANAV, Agencia Nacional de Viagens, SA, Rua Serpa Pinto, Plateau, Praia
Santiago
Tel. (238) 260 3107
Fax: (238) 261 2162
