27.07.2026 – Bronze-coloured dolphins
August 2, 2026
Today’s trips were a great example of how important communication is between our boats and our spotter. In whale watching, teamwork is often the key to unforgettable encounters.
During both our morning and afternoon tours, several sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) were in the area. Their long dive times, made relocating them a real challenge. Thanks to the guidance of our spotter, both the Ribeira Brava and Steno boats were able to be in the right place when the whales resurfaced. Guests enjoyed watching their distinctive angled blow before the whales arched their backs and lifted their tail flukes high as they began another deep dive.
Our 16:30 tour was also rewarded with a sighting of a Bryde’s whale (Balaenoptera edeni). Bryde’s whales usually make shorter dives and surface smoothly with a tall, vertical blow.
Every trip reminds us how diverse and fascinating the Atlantic’s marine life is.
By Gemma Stockmans
Sightings of the day
Ribeira Brava
09:00 Sperm whales
13:00 Sperm whales
16:30 Bryde’s whale
Steno
09:30 Sperm whales
13:30 Sperm whales
16:30 Bryde’s whale, Bottlenose dolphins
