April 28, 2026
Common dolphins are actually the most abundant dolphin species in the world, with about six million individuals across all oceans. Since the 1990s, there have been […]
April 27, 2026
Today, a massive regatta was taking place out at sea. Thousands upon thousands of by-the-wind-sailors (Velella velella) were drifting across the grey sea. They look small, […]
April 25, 2026
Today it turned out to be the grand finale of a week of multiple Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) sightings per trip. It seemed like they were […]
April 24, 2026
Today was a special day at sea, surrounded by Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus), Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) and Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). How lucky we […]
April 23, 2026
More Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus)! It’s truly unbelievable what’s happening just off the doorstep of Calheta right now. While spotting even a single one is usually […]
April 22, 2026
Today we had Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) again. It’s truly an incredible sound experience when such a large whale breathes right beside you. First comes the […]
April 21, 2026
Nomenclature in science is a funny thing and the names of some species we encounter at sea take our guests by surprise. One of these is […]
April 20, 2026
What a day – Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) were just piling up, just 3 miles from the coast of Calheta. We encountered around four of them. […]
April 18, 2026
Today’s afternoon tour was like an Easter egg hunt. According to the weather forecast, conditions were supposed to be at their best for the final tour. […]