December 2, 2021
Great sightings! When leaving the marina, the sea was calm. A wonderful change after the last very eventful days. However, conditions at sea can always change […]
December 1, 2021
On our trip today, we encountered two different species. First Short-finned Pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) migrating south-east, followed not far by a school of Bottlenose dolphins […]
November 30, 2021
The Atlantic Ocean was smooth as glass today as we set out for two absolutely beautiful trips. During the morning tour, the guests aboard our traditional […]
November 26, 2021
The incredibly calm waters outside Madalena do Mar were gently breached by a group of Short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) today that were travelling west together […]
November 22, 2021
Encountering a Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus), or, as in our present case, several, on the ocean is a special experience. In total, there were at least […]
November 16, 2021
All cetaceans are social animals and this is especially true for toothed whales (Odontodeti). From the giant Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) up to the tiny and […]
November 15, 2021
The ocean is full of wonderful mysteries! Despite our incredible technological progress over the past decades we often find that one revelation simply leads to a […]
November 12, 2021
The overcast sky didn’t bother our team or guests at all as we set off on to the Atlantic Ocean this morning. Our spotter soon called […]
November 11, 2021
Oh how we love our lovely Short finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus)! These peaceful yet powerful cetaceans can be admired all year round here in Madeira […]