April 21, 2026

14.04.2026 – The commons

Nomenclature in science is a funny thing and the names of some species we encounter at sea take our guests by surprise. One of these is […]
April 20, 2026

13.04.2026 – Fin whale gathering

What a day – Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) were just piling up, just 3 miles from the coast of Calheta. We encountered around four of them. […]
April 18, 2026

11.04.2026 – Salt crust

Today’s afternoon tour was like an Easter egg hunt. According to the weather forecast, conditions were supposed to be at their best for the final tour. […]
April 12, 2026

06.04.2026 – Aerial markers

Our crew was prepping for harsh contain s out at sea this morning; the impending northwest wind was not going to make it easy to find […]
April 10, 2026

04.04.2026 – Terns

During the day, both boats were encountering Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) and Loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta). However, the afternoon guests […]
April 9, 2026

03.04.2026 – Glassy

Our Friday was filled with sightings of beautiful Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) on a beautiful, flat ocean. The glassy, calm waters and bright sunlight truly […]
April 8, 2026

02.04.2026 – Rendezvous

A busy day! In the morning, we spotted the Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) again in the distance; it had been in our area over the last […]
April 7, 2026

01.04.2026 – Larger for a reason!

Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) again – how lucky our guests were to encounter the second-largest animal on the planet! Female fin whales are only about three […]
April 6, 2026

31.03.2026 – The beauty of transition seasons

The changing of the weather and the season is exciting for everyone! The change of temperature demands flexibility in the wardrobe of our clients (we say […]