October 2, 2020
We set out onto a placid Atlantic Ocean with some very excited snorkelers this morning and eventually had the pleasure of sliding into the water with […]
October 1, 2020
Today was whale day! Marine mammals fall into two categories: Toothed whales (Odontoceti) and Baleen whales (Mysticeti). Our guests were able to observe representatives from both categories […]
September 30, 2020
One of the reasons why we can enjoy beautiful sightings with cetaceans around Madeira is because the deep waters surrounding the island house a variety of […]
September 29, 2020
Madeira happens to be an important habitat for one of the most charismatic cetaceans around, the Short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus). These gorgeous and gentle cetaceans […]
September 28, 2020
The expanse of the southwestern waters seemed like a desert today and, although we kept a sharp eye on the activity of passing Bulwer’s Petrels (Bulweria […]
September 24, 2020
Our team was anticipating strong western winds during the afternoon so we decided to make the most of our morning at sea onboard our Ribeira Brava […]
September 23, 2020
We had a wonderful tour on the flat ocean this morning and managed to enjoy sightings with some curious Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) and a […]
September 21, 2020
We saw two species today on our morning tour with our traditional fishing boat Ribeira Brava. The widely dispersed group of the Short-finned Pilot whales (Globicephala […]
September 19, 2020
Windy seas with a strong glare from the overcast sky aren’t exactly the perfect conditions for finding animals out at sea. On top of that, a […]