July 28, 2021

21.07.2021 – The happies

Dolphins behave very differently. Some are naturally more reserved in contact with people. When encountering Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), both can be possible, close contact or […]
July 23, 2021

18.07.2021 – Sleeping beauty

This morning (almost) everything seemed to be at rest. Just out of the harbor, we discovered a monk seal (Monachus monachus), which was resting lazily on […]
July 21, 2021

16.07.2021 – Wanted

Today it was difficult at sea! No marine mammals were found in the morning. In the afternoon, our spotter discovered one Blainville beaked whale (Mesoplodon densirostris). […]
July 20, 2021

15.07.2021 – First things first

The behavior of the Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) was somewhat different today. We know them interactively and always in a surfing mood. But on this […]
July 17, 2021

11.07.2021 – The art of marveling

Enthusiasm spread on board the Ribeira Brava today. As we left the harbor, a flying fish (Cheilopogon melanurus) sailed across the smooth, blue surface of the […]
July 14, 2021

08.07.2021 – Lazy hitchhiker

We have experienced a lot of different things today! A nameless Loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) in the distance was our first sighting. Afterwards, we encountered a […]
July 12, 2021

06.07.2021 – Breathing freely

Three Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) were our oceanic escort today. After carefully approaching them, they were ready to let us take part in their everyday lives […]
July 8, 2021

01.07.2021 – Oceanic stopover with snack-bar

This morning the sea was as smooth as velvet, the moon hung lazily in the sky and our guests were protected by their sun hats. Everyone […]
July 6, 2021

30.06.2021 – Twice Birthday!?

In the morning, our guests had a very nice encounter with a group of Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), which moved full of energy towards Funchal. The […]