I have been informed that TACV keep a number of spare seats available for Government officials who may have to travel between islands at short notice, if these seats are not used they will release them to those on a waiting list, 30mmins before take off. I have not been told this officially!

The larger of the two ferry's The Armas is taken out of action for maintenance in October. The new Catamaran service started operating the summer of 2007.

Catamaran Autojet [...]

When you arrive at any of the airports or ports on departure or arrival you will be greeted by eager locals wanting to carry your bags. Be careful for two [...]

Accomodation and security

On arrival at your hotel, always ask for a safe or safe access and secure your personal items. Some hotel receptions may want to log every item that is going [...]

Jan 07 - Some people travelled over the Xmas and the New Year holiday period to other islands. There was some fog on some of the islands. One particular airline [...]

Sal to Sao Vicente by boat