November 29, 2022
The westernmost tip of Madeira is the well-known lighthouse at Ponta do Pargo. From there are spectacular views of the West Coast. Today we drove far […]
November 27, 2022
Our marine mammals swam patrol off Calheta’s coast today, to our advantage. So on the way out we had Short finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) swimming […]
November 26, 2022
What ups and downs we had today in search of the marine mammals. Once at the top of the high swell and immediately we went down […]
November 25, 2022
After a long search, we had two nice encounters with Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and Short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus). Both species are among the dolphins […]
November 22, 2022
A Zen saying: “One should sit in nature for 20 minutes a day. But if you’re stressed, sit for an hour.” For those who need a […]
November 21, 2022
Today it really went non-stop. Of course, it’s wonderful. Just out of the harbor, Pedro reported a whale blow. And a few moments later, our guests […]
November 15, 2022
Our morning tour on both boats was more suited to adult audiences. Short-fined pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) and Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) are often found together, […]
November 14, 2022
Cetaceans are known to form close relationships and stick together, looking out for each other in difficult times and rescuing one another from dangerous situations. While […]
November 11, 2022
Today I had a very interesting conversation with a guest on our morning cruise on the Ribeira Brava. John coordinates and directs research projects in Finland. […]