July 29, 2026

23.07.2026 – A quest for dolphins

Our goal is obviously to find cetaceans out at sea … but that is not always so easy! Weather conditions often contribute to this being quite […]
July 28, 2026

22.07.2026 – Strong bonds and complex social systems

Two species of dolphins were seen regularly today: Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) and bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Dolphins are highly social animals and live in […]
July 27, 2026

21.07.2026 – Teamwork

Today’s trips were a great example of how important teamwork is between our boats and our spotter. Finding cetaceans is often a true team effort, and […]
July 26, 2026

20.07.2026 – It’s the “how” that counts!

It’s always about the HOW! Encountering marine mammals comes with a great deal of responsibility for the captain. The way he approaches them determines whether the […]
July 25, 2026

19.07.2026 – Speeds

Today was another unforgettable day on the Atlantic, with calm seas and fantastic wildlife encounters on both of our trips. Our morning adventure was filled with […]
July 24, 2026

18.07.2026 – Ghosts of Madeira

The conditions at sea today were great. Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) were traveling near Calheta in large numbers. A newborn was spotted in the group next […]
July 23, 2026

17.07.2026 – Whales are similar, yet different

Today we were fortunate to observe several fascinating marine mammal species: Bryde’s whales (Balaenoptera edeni), Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus), Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), Atlantic spotted dolphins […]
July 22, 2026

16.07.2026 – Clique

Dolphins are extremely social but can also be extremely selective with their fellow pod members. The fission fusion societies found in dolphin species like Bottlenose dolphins […]
July 21, 2026

15.07.2026 – Mysterious cetaceans

The diversity of cetaceans we had today was amazing! Among them, wo deep-diving species were encountered: Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) and Blainville’s beaked whales (Mesoplodon densirostris). […]