September 12, 2017
Today I spent the day guiding tours on our charming fishing vessel, the Ribeira Brava, with equally charming guests on board. During the morning tour we […]
September 10, 2017
For some days now, we are happy to observe almost daily Sperm whales. Majestically, they are blowing their breath-fountain, having a rest at the surface. Besides […]
August 31, 2017
After an entertaining snorkeling session with very cooperative guests this morning, I embarked on yet another Stenella trip later in the evening in pursuit of the […]
August 24, 2017
Today was chuck-full of associations between different species of toothed whales. During the morning tours, the waters west of Calheta, revealed three different species all swimming […]
August 23, 2017
Did the Vikings ever made a stopover in Madeira during their maritime wanderings? Enjoying the sun, after being always cold up there in the far north? […]
August 21, 2017
Today we had a day with very different trips. During the morning we saw calm swimming Bottlenose dolphins. At our noon trip we unfortunately saw nothing. […]
August 16, 2017
First we saw their massive dorsal fin, then a black back and a ballshaped head. Can you already guess, which species is it described? Right, it […]
August 15, 2017
Despite the misty conditions at sea today, no animal at the ocean’s surface escaped the eagle eyes of our spotters and skippers. The week started with […]
August 13, 2017
On our daily trips we are happy to meet the energetic and often playfull Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis). Most of the times they come close, […]