April 26, 2021

19.04.2021 – A very rewarding job

To become a whale-watching guide you need to love the ocean and appreciate every minute of being out at sea, collecting memories and lessons that will […]
February 8, 2021

01.02.2021 – Hills of water

The first day of the second month of this new year brought a large swell to the waters around the island. Our spotter sent our traditional […]
February 5, 2021

29.01.2021 – A pledge

Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) were out hunting once again this afternoon and our spotter guided the Ribeira Brava to the area. We arrived at the […]
January 22, 2021

15.01.2021 –  Watch & learn

Social learning is the foundation of culture amongst us humans and also plays an extremely crucial role in cetacean societies. Learning from peers can help individuals, […]
January 19, 2021

14.01.2021 – Smooth seas, snowy peaks

Glassy waters and bright sunshine are definitely welcoming conditions when it comes to whale-watching, especially after such a rainy, cold start to the new year. While […]
January 14, 2021

02.01.2020 – Just add colour

Overcast skies loomed over the Atlantic this morning and cast a grey shadow over the waters outside Calheta this morning. The combination of cloudy skies and […]
January 8, 2021

30.12.2020 – A typical duo

In today’s waves a school of Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) surfed happily and, as so often, we also met Short-finned Pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) in their […]
January 6, 2021

29.12.2020 – Gasolina

Patience truly is a virtue when it comes to whale-watching…. and our guests aboard the Stenella this morning definitely deserve the gold medal when it comes […]
January 4, 2021

28.12.2020 – Brisk

Today was brisk. Short-beaked Common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) were busy with their breakfast. They came out of the water at high speed in their classic way […]