October 28, 2024

22.10.2024 – From a distance

Previous to every trip to the ocean, us guides give a briefing to our guests – Explaining our work, the company’s values, safety aspects and what […]
October 24, 2024

19.10.2024 – Blainville’s offspring

Most of our guest’s today were lucky to encounter groups of Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) today. One particular tour though was extraordinarily lucky, seeing furthermore Short-finned […]
October 4, 2024

26.09.2024 – If squids could fly…

The harbour of Calheta from which we start our tours has an excellent position. Madeira’s prevailing winds hit the island from the northeast. With the wind […]
September 30, 2024

22.09.2024 – Newcomers

Today’s trips were dominated by one of our most regularly sighted dolphin species, the Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). We encounter these beautiful, large dolphins often closeby […]
September 27, 2024

19.09.2024 – The Millers

What would you think if I said – “We’ve seen the Millers today!” – Someone famous from the island? Someone who’s taking care of the island’s […]
September 25, 2024

17.09.2024 – Hitchhikers, part 2

I admit, the following blog might not be for everyone. I want to show you some insights about some smaller animals that swim alongside some of […]
September 23, 2024

15.09.2024 – Eyes wide shut

It is a very, very special moment when dolphins or whales decide to be curious towards vessels. Sometimes they might swim on the bow, sometimes even […]
September 20, 2024

12.02.2024 – World Dolphin Day

For us at Lobosonda, every day is a Dolphin day. We adore these beautiful, social and intelligent marine mammals and can call us lucky enough to […]
September 19, 2024

11.09.2024 – Peek-a-boo!

I sometimes feel that the dolphins and whales which we encounter at sea are just as curious about us as we are about them. Recently, we […]