May 12, 2026

06.05.2026 – Vulnerable species

While our whale-watching guests are able to experience the “beautiful” and deeply moving side of these encounters, things are happening elsewhere at the very same time […]
May 11, 2026

04.05.2026 – Contrasts

The colours and spirits of today’s sighted dolphin species contrasted beautifully with the grey, rainy skies. Our day began with sightings of Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus […]
May 8, 2026

01.05.2026 – Some fun facts about whales

There was plenty to see off the coast of Madeira today. To mark the occasion, I’d like to share a few fun facts about toothed and […]
May 6, 2026

29.04.2026 – Pursuit of happiness

Our sightings today were simply magnificent, to say the least…and it just kept getting better. The fantastic conditions allowed our spotter to strategically place our boats […]
May 5, 2026

28.04.2026 – Hitchhikers with room service

It was another busy day off the coast of Madeira today. Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus), Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), and Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) were […]
May 3, 2026

27.04.2026 – A changing ocean

This year Madeira is seeing phenomenon it has not seen before – tides of By the wind sailors (Velella velella) washing ashore, swarms of Bubble raft […]
May 1, 2026

24.04.2026 – Whale hunt

Off the coast of Madeira, Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) have been sighted more frequently in recent weeks. They are irregular visitors to these waters, and their […]
April 29, 2026

22.04.2026 – Still there

The Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) are still in the area. We spotted them on both of today’s tours. Our guests had the chance to see the […]
April 27, 2026

20.04.2026 – Animal Regatta

Today, a massive regatta was taking place out at sea. Thousands upon thousands of by-the-wind-sailors (Velella velella) were drifting across the grey sea. They look small, […]