August 27, 2026
“How do they drink if they are surrounded by seawater all the time?” This was a question I was asked on todays tour and it’s actually […]
August 26, 2026
Early afternoon, guests had a nice surprise of encountering a rare species : the Mediterranean Monk Seal (Monachus monachus). In Portuguese, it is known as “Lobo-marinho” […]
August 25, 2026
Today’s trips were all about Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis), and what a day it was! Our guests were treated to some fantastic encounters as these […]
August 24, 2026
Today, after a long time, I had the pleasure of leading two tours again on our beautiful traditional boat, the Ribeira Brava. I must confess, I […]
August 23, 2026
Today was another unforgettable day out on the Atlantic, with encounters that reminded us once again just how incredible the marine life around Madeira can be. […]
August 22, 2026
This Saturday, the wind picked up in the afternoon, and we got some choppy ocean. Wind and swell make it more difficult to spot cetaceans as […]
August 21, 2026
Over the past fifteen years, I have shared a great deal of information on this blog, tried to raise awareness about protecting these wonderful marine mammals, […]
August 20, 2026
Today, we were lucky enough to encounter a group of Risso’s dolphins during our tour. They are always fascinating to see, not only because of their […]
August 19, 2026
This day out at sea was very diverse as four different species of toothed whales were spotted ! The conditions were perfect to observe these stunning […]