March 12, 2022

03.03.2022 – A little hunting party

Our zodiac drove far offshore this morning to meet a pod of hunting Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis). When these dolphins hunt, things definitely don’t get […]
March 10, 2022

02.03.2022 – Mix it up

Our day began with a wonderful snorkelling tour on board our Stenella and we even managed to conduct the activity with our zodiacs very own namesake […]
March 8, 2022

01.03.2022 – Lessons in hunting

Our trip this morning started off with a sighting right at our doorstep. Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) were busy hunting right in front of the sandy […]
March 6, 2022

28.02.2022 – Peace is always better

Whale-watching can often serve as an inspiration. Watching animals coexist peacefully in their natural habitat is potential food for thought and exemplary for us human beings, […]
March 4, 2022

25.02.2022 – Rainy days

Rainy days always seem more grey, particularly for tourists seeking a warm break here in Madeira from their colder home countries. Nothing lights up such days […]
March 2, 2022

24.02.2022 – Dark but not gloomy

The weather is Calheta was definitely far from ideal as we set out for our morning tour on board the Stenella. West winds creased up the […]
February 27, 2022

18.02.2022 – Dolphins for beginners

As I already mentioned in a recent blog; the family of oceanic dolphins, or Delphinidae, is brimming with diversity, with species in all shapes and sizes. […]
February 26, 2022

17.02.2022 – Commotion in the ocean

Hunting was the programme during the tour on board our Stenella this morning. While Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) were busy foraging near the aquaculture close to […]
February 24, 2022

16.02.2022 – Winter pursuit

Winter is usually considered as the toughest of all seasons for animals on land, especially in higher latitudes. Conditions are harsh, food is scarce and only […]