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 experience with these wonderful creatures of the sea will be magical, safe, and responsible. Some captains can learn it with plenty of practice. Others may never understand it. In that case, the marine mammal is always the one who suffers. But our captain, Ze, definitely has the right instinct. Taking his time; observing the situation; making a good decision with the animals’ best interests in mind—all of this forms a solid foundation for truly great whale watching. Thank you, Ze!

By Fatima Kutzschbach

Sightings of the day

Ribeira Brava

09:00 Atlantic spotted dolphins

13:00 Bottlenose dolphins, Bryde’s whale

16:30 Bottlenose dolphins, Bryde’s whale

Steno

09:30 Bottlenose dolphins, Bryde’s whale, Atlantic spotted dolphins

13:30 Bottlenose dolphins, Bryde’s whale

16:30 Bottlenose dolphins, Bryde’s whale