December 30, 2023

26.12.2023 – Back and forth

Our spotter begins his work before our boats leave the harbor. This is important so that in the event of a sighting we know which direction […]
December 26, 2023

19.12.2023 – Their choice

As is often the case at the moment, a large group of Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) were waiting for us directly in front of the harbor. […]
December 24, 2023

18.12.2023 – Dolphin and Turtle

We had two nice encounters very close to the harbor today. A Loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) showed itself to us before shyly diving into the depths. […]
December 14, 2023

08.12.2023 – “Coddiwomple”

Today I learned a new English expression “Coddiwomple”. A guest told me that it comes from Old English and means to be on the move without […]
December 9, 2023

02.12.2023 – Prey

At the moment we often encounter the Short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus), which are off the coast of Madeira. Even though they eat various types of […]
December 4, 2023

27.11.2023 – Companions

Today we had two companions. Even when it seems as if we are alone at sea, we are accompanied by the eyes of our spotter Drumond. […]
December 1, 2023

24.11.2023 – Oceanic sleepyheads

Everyone needs sleep. This rest phase is necessary so that the body can regenerate and process impressions. During sleep you not only recover, it is time […]
November 24, 2023

17.11.2023 – Glimpse

Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) are fascinating animals. They are perfectly adapted to the depths of the sea, after all they are able to dive down […]
November 21, 2023

14.11.2023 – Elegant swing into the blue

Today our spotter Drumond found some Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) for us. Thanks Drumond! We had the luxury of only being there with our boats Stenella […]