March 2, 2026

24.02.2026 – A rare catch

Today, my colleague Paula informed me of a remarkable observation that the guests of the Stenella and the Sea Crew were able to witness. A Mediterranean […]
February 28, 2026

23.02.2026 – Parent of the year

An important ecological function of oceanic islands like Madeira, is the fact that they are a very safe pit stop and this is especially valuable for […]
February 27, 2026

21.02.2026 – Saturday dolphins

On both tours and different boats today we had both Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis). In the morning, the Bottlenose dolphins […]
February 25, 2026

19.02.2026 – Airborne prey & cheeky peeks

Nature is so full of wonderful spectacles and one of our personal favourites here in Madeira, occurs during the winter times. During this colder season, Short-beaked […]
February 24, 2026

18.02.2026 – Forced migrations

Today’s eastward did not make finding cetaceans easy for our team today. While the wind did not bring difficult conditions and we were able to cruise […]
February 22, 2026

16.02.2026 – Surfers and sailors

Our spotter already called our crew before today’s trips, warning us about the approaching strong east winds that would soon hit the Southwestern waters. Our team […]
February 20, 2026

14.02.2026 – A mindful, happy Valentine’s day

We hope all our guests had a wonderful Valentine’s Day full of loving moments. Love comes in so many different forms. Sometimes it is so delicate, […]
February 18, 2026

12.02.2026 – Contrasts

The overcast skies over Calheta and the Southwestern waters sure didn’t dim the mood at sea today! A 3m swell creased the grey Atlantic Ocean but […]
February 16, 2026

10.02.2026 – The first sighting of the year

Today we left the harbor heading west, setting course into the still strong swell. Our journey took us offshore into waters more than 3,000 meters deep. […]