August 15, 2024
We all need rest. From tiny Madeiran fire crests to gigantic elephants, sleep is essential. As whale watch guides, we can be obsessed with sleep; our […]
August 14, 2024
What do you think about a job where you spend up to 8 hours a day in the sun, exposed to constant heat, motion of the […]
August 12, 2024
I find it fascinating how unique every single whale and dolphin species is. Until now, we know that there exist at least 90 different species of […]
August 9, 2024
With absolutely stunning flat seas we started our morning tours, allowing our passengers to observe the encountered dolphins up closely. It seemed like the Atlantic spotted […]
August 8, 2024
Ever heard of a Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres)? Rola do mar in Portuguese. A name that means turtledove of the sea and a name I find […]
August 7, 2024
A common question: which is the best boat? On days like today I get to find out working both Riberia Brava and Stenella in the same […]
August 5, 2024
Honestly, when I got up this morning and opened my window, I thought that I might be soon going back to bed and spend the day […]
August 4, 2024
So what did we see on today’s tours? Nothing special spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis). Nothing special, the most commonly cited species over the summer in Madeira, […]
August 2, 2024
I am always curious about our guests’ previous experience with whales and dolphins – Is it the first time ever they are experiencing cetaceans in the […]