October 10, 2026
Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) can be found in Madeira’s waters year-round, while Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) pass through primarily […]
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 […]
August 22, 2026
This Saturday, the wind picked up in the afternoon, and we got some choppy ocean. Wind and swell make it more difficult to spot cetaceans as […]
August 21, 2026
Over the past fifteen years, I have shared a great deal of information on this blog, tried to raise awareness about protecting these wonderful marine mammals, […]
August 16, 2026
Today was another unforgettable day on the Atlantic, with calm seas, excellent conditions, and fantastic wildlife encounters on all of our trips. We were lucky enough […]
August 8, 2026
The weekend started well with a day full of amazing sightings ! We encountered one Bryde’s whale (Balaenoptera edeni), Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) and large pods […]
August 4, 2026
What an amazing surprise we had that morning! West of Calheta, we encountered four magnificient fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus). These filter-feeders are the second-largest animal on […]
August 3, 2026
Today’s trips were a great example of how important communication is between our boats and our spotter. In whale watching, teamwork is often the key to […]
August 2, 2026
We had such varied tours again today! As always. Quite a few curious, interested children took part in the lunchtime tour. What a joy! Four species […]