January 20, 2023

13.01.2023 – A long way

It’s not always easy on the sea. Not always our guests can enjoy large pods of dolphins. But the spotter and the crew on board always […]
January 19, 2023

12.01.2023 – Overlaps

Today we went far, far out on the Ribeira Brava to see two interactive Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis). A feat by our spotter Drumond, who […]
January 18, 2023

11.01.2023 – One mammal at a time

The guests aboard our Ribeira Brava had the pleasure of meeting two of Madeira’s most important predators; the Short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) and the Bottlenose […]
January 17, 2023

10.01.2023 – Domino effect

This morning, our guests really enjoyed the Atlantic Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis). Our little sea friends were in large numbers and extremely interactive. There were […]
January 16, 2023

09.01.2023 – On the horizon 

We actually never know what awaits us out on the ocean but, lately, the Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) have been showing some predictable behaviour. Our […]
January 15, 2023

07.01.2023 – The catch

Our guests on the Ribeira Brava encountered four Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the morning near a small boat. Did they sensed the snapper that was […]
January 14, 2023

06.01.2023 – Synchrony

Synchrony has more meaning than people think with dolphins. Swimming in synchronised, coordinated formations allows dolphins to hunt better and to socialise better. This was clearly […]
January 12, 2023

05.01.2023 – Starlet

In the morning, the sightings came in quick succession, but it was still very chilled. Short-beaked Common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) were in rest mode. Dolphins also […]
January 11, 2023

04.01.2023 – A challenge

Today was not easy at all. The wind and short swell gave both our boats a bumpy ride as we drove east to find a group […]