September 20, 2026
No whales on the horizon for now but different species of dolphins passing around Madeira ! Pods of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) have been seen with […]
September 19, 2026
We had two trips out on our different boats today. Both types couldn’t be more different. Our “Ribeira Brava” offers a leisurely pace, a chance to […]
September 18, 2026
Our morning started with a really interesting observation of rough-toothed dolphins (Steno bredanensis) from both boats. They were hunting dolphinfish which is their preferred prey, swimming […]
September 17, 2026
Dolphins do not have facial expressions but their “smile” has been its blessing and its curse when it comes to our relationship to us humans. It […]
September 16, 2026
Today was my first day bak on the ocean after a long break, and we were lucky to be greeted by one of my personal favourites; […]
September 15, 2026
Whale and dolphin species vary in size. At up to 1.50 meters in length, the Hector’s dolphin is one of the smallest members of the dolphin […]
September 14, 2026
Today’s trips got off to a very smooth start, with bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) resting on the surface and travelling […]
September 13, 2026
Very lucky sightings today! The Risso’s dolphins (Grampus griseus) were a little bit less shy than usual. We got to see their robust, white bodies, full […]
September 12, 2026
Rough-toothed dolphins (Steno bredanensis)—my favorite dolphins—and Risso’s dolphins (Grampus griseus) are fundamentally different in character. Rough-toothed dolphins are sociable, even with boats, playful, and photogenic, often […]