Gap Year Programs in Cape Verde

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Why limit yourself to just one ocean, country, or continent? Choose this transatlantic journey spanning over 6,500 miles and offering the best of land and sea. Sail the Mediterranean, cross the Atlantic, and cruise the Caribbean against the backdrop of sunrise, sunset, and moonlight. Gaze at the Pantheon and Coliseum in Rome. Tour the ancient fortress town of Bonifacio—a mountain in the sea with over 1,700 summits and water so clear that visibility is perfect even at 50 feet below. Ride camels among the sand dunes on the beaches of Agadir and wander in the courtyard of the King's Palace in Casablanca. Conquer our longest sailing passage and experience deep blue freedom in every direction as you cross the Atlantic with pilot whales, bioluminescent plankton, and flying fish. Night dive over vivid Caribbean Reefs. As your journey closes, realize that the greatest achievement of your voyage is that it was accomplished by you.

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Cabo Verde is the world’s second most important nesting site for loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta). These endangered turtles play a vital role in marine ecosystems by maintaining healthy seagrass beds and coral reefs. In 2025, 16,830 nests were recorded, 1,606 nests were protected in hatcheries, and 85,503 hatchlings successfully reached the ocean. Volunteers also helped rescue 60 turtles and assisted anti-poaching efforts. As a volunteer, you will patrol beaches at night, monitor nesting turtles, tag and measure turtles, protect nests, assist with hatchling releases, and collect important conservation data. Benefits: gain hands-on marine conservation experience, training in scientific techniques, and experience working in an international team while contributing directly to protecting an endangered species. Location: Sal Island, Cabo Verde Season: June – December 2026