August 14, 2026

07.08.2026 – Mother’s protection

Today, we were able to observe a small group of Blainville’s beaked whales (Mesoplodon densirostris) off the coast of Calheta. There was one, possibly even two, […]
August 12, 2026

05.08.2026 – Let me see those teeth !

On this day’s schedule, three species of toothed whales : Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis), Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus)! Toothed whales […]
August 10, 2026

03.08.2026 – Curious Kids, Great Questions!

Today we had two children on board—curious and full of questions. I love children who ask questions. Asking questions is important! Those who ask will hopefully […]
August 6, 2026

31.07.2026 – Small and large dolphins

At 3 to 4 meters in length, Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) are truly impressive. Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis), on the other hand, are about the […]
August 5, 2026

30.07.2025 – “Pommes de mer”

It isn’t a rarity to encounter young calves (or “potatoes” as one of our guide Juliette likes to call them) around our beautiful island. Oceanic islands […]
August 2, 2026

27.07.2026 – Bronze-coloured dolphins

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 […]
July 30, 2026

24.07.2026 – A Question Worth Asking: Why Kill Whales?

These were challenging tours today! Our midday tour first took us west, into the swell, where we encountered a group of Short-finned Pilot Whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus). […]
July 26, 2026

20.07.2026 – It’s the “how” that counts!

It’s always about the HOW! Encountering marine mammals comes with a great deal of responsibility for the captain. The way he approaches them determines whether the […]
July 23, 2026

17.07.2026 – Whales are similar, yet different

Today we were fortunate to observe several fascinating marine mammal species: Bryde’s whales (Balaenoptera edeni), Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus), Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), Atlantic spotted dolphins […]