December 27, 2025
On our trip today out on the ocean we ent to a place where we normally don’t go. We went far to the west, even passing […]
December 24, 2025
Today we tried to observe two baleen whales. Our spotter Drumond spotted the blow of the animals and with that the hunt was opened. We travelled […]
December 23, 2025
Today we finally went out again. But our guests needed to have their sea legs, as the sea was still quite choppy. Unperturbed, Short-finned pilot whales […]
December 21, 2025
Madeira is normally influenced by the north-easterly trade winds, which bring plenty of humidity to the north. The south-west exposure of the island provides a wind […]
December 19, 2025
The fireworks in Madeira are among the most famous and impressive pyrotechnic events in Europe. In particular, the grand New Year’s Eve display in Funchal attracts […]
December 17, 2025
Sometimes there are days where we go out on the ocean, enjoy the views and the thrill of the trip, but sadly see no cetaceans. It’s […]
December 16, 2025
In todays BWB I want to present you one of the most fascinating ecosystems you can encounter at tropical coasts, mangrove forests. These are forests growing […]
December 15, 2025
Scabbardfish fishing on Madeira is one of the island’s most important traditional fisheries. The primary catch is the Black Scabbardfish (Espada Preta), a deep-sea species found […]
December 14, 2025
Wow, what a ride through the troughs and crests of the waves! It was a long trip, reaching 10 nautical miles (18 km) off Cabo Girão. […]