September 12, 2026
Rough-toothed dolphins (Steno bredanensis)—my favorite dolphins—and Risso’s dolphins (Grampus griseus) are fundamentally different in character. Rough-toothed dolphins are sociable, even with boats, playful, and photogenic, often […]
September 10, 2026
We have had such great encounters with short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) lately, with small calves in some groups ! They are really one of my […]
September 9, 2026
Today’s tours were full of good sightings! Across the day, we were lucky enough to encounter Short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus), Rough-toothed dolphins (Steno bredanensis), Bottlenose […]
September 7, 2026
Today, on our tours, we encountered both bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and pilot whales (Globecephala macrorhynchus) several times. At first glance, pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins […]
September 4, 2026
Many exhibitions have a name or a theme; they showcase paintings by specific artists or from particular periods. We pay an entrance fee and can view […]
September 3, 2026
On our tour today, we were lucky enough to see two very different toothed whales: Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and Short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus). This […]
August 31, 2026
“Can tope sharks actually swim all the way from Heligoland to Madeira?” Leo asked me this question on my tour. And the answer is actually: Yes! […]
August 28, 2026
Despite the gloomy weather, the Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis), also known as “spotties”, stole the show. There were so many of them around that it […]
August 24, 2026
Today, after a long time, I had the pleasure of leading two tours again on our beautiful traditional boat, the Ribeira Brava. I must confess, I […]