October 21, 2017

Pasttimers – Methuselahs of the Oceans

Nature is always ready to surprise our simple minded brains again. Some years ago it became evident, that bowhead whales (Balaenoptera mysticetus) are able to reach […]
October 20, 2017

11.10.2017 – Happily associated

Our tours today were filled with fantastic sightings with many of the animals in very close proximity to one another. We often observe species associating with […]
October 19, 2017

Ophelia – An ode to climate change

Both the Stenella and the Ribeira Brava had to stay in the marina today due to the wind and swell caused by the Atlantic hurricane Ophelia […]
October 18, 2017

10.10.2017 – Passion connects people

The participants of todays snorkeling trip had a great start in the day. Our spotter guided the zodiac on the right place and found an interactive […]
October 16, 2017

09.10.2017- So many animals, so little time

The thing about whale-watching is that every single tour is different; a new challenge, a new opportunity. Even within a handful of hours, the sightings can […]
October 15, 2017

07.10.2017 – Goose bump factor

Often we get asked, when would be the best time of the day for whale watching. Morning, afternoon or evening? Well, if there would be really […]
October 14, 2017

06.10.2017 – The brainy Bottlenose

We sped off this morning on the Stenella in search of our snorkeling dolphins; the Atlantic Spotted dolphins and Common dolphins. Portugese law only permits us […]
October 13, 2017

05.10.2017 – Under the cherry moon

“Under the cherry moon” was once a famous song from the US artist called Prince. At the moment we have fullmoon nights. The moon is the […]
October 12, 2017

04.10.2017- Hide & Seek

We had some truly beautiful sightings with several dolphin species today; from the quick & agile Striped Dolphins to our resident Madeiran Bottlenose dolphins up to […]