November 16, 2016

11.11.2016 – Mixed groups

We had a wonderful morning trip on Ribeira Brava. We stumbled upon a big mixed group of dolphins. There were three species: pilot whales, bottlenose dolphins […]
November 15, 2016

10.11.2016 – Nocturnal feeding

Risso’s dolphins (Grampus griseus)  have been sighted in the last trips during this week, this species always maintains some distance from boats, meaning that again a […]
November 14, 2016

09.11.2016 – Risso’s dolphins

A special day with the rare Risso’s dolphins. The animals have beautiful crescent-shaped dorsal fins. Many animals were covered with scars. When dolphins play, wrestle or […]
November 13, 2016

08.11.2016 – Black and white

Most of our guests might remember these old black and white movies, just before the television discovered colour. During our morning trip with Ribeira Brava our […]
November 10, 2016

05.11.2016 – Power girls

After a few days with heavy rain we were able to go out on the ocean again. A huge group of Pilot whales travelled fast speed […]
November 8, 2016

02.11.2016 – Preciosities

Also today we had Pilot whales. This time we observed lots of young animals and mothers with calves. These tiny whales, still so delicate, so new […]
November 7, 2016

01.11.2016 – Which side do we choose

This morning we had a wonderful encounter with Pilot whales. To observe this beauty out in the waves is really special! In one situation an adult […]
October 30, 2016

21.10.2016 – Sperm whale week

This week was filled with sperm whales. Today as well: we spotted another sperm whale outside Jardim do Mar. A guest asked me about their communication: […]
October 22, 2016

14.10.2016 – Sleeping pilot whales

Today we observed Pilot Whales that appeared to be sleeping. They were drifting motionless at the water surface, resembling tree logs. Dolphins and whales sleep with […]