July 28, 2025

21.07.2025 – Resting times

Today we had two species, Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis), which were very calm. Well, even marine mammals need rest periods. […]
July 23, 2025

16.07.2025 – Close encounter with a whale

In the morning, we had an incredible encounter with a Bryde’s whale (Balaenoptera edeni) aboard the Ribeira Brava. The animal was very interested in the boat, […]
July 20, 2025

13.07.2025 – Frisky Dolphins

The day started with the sightings of some Sperm whales (Physter macrocephalus). This is the most common whale species we can see around Madeira, as the […]
June 27, 2025

20.06.2025 – The biodiversity of Madeira

Today our trips allowed us to appreciate the high biodiversity of cetacean species which we have around Madeira. It started on the first trip with a […]
June 12, 2025

05.06.2025 – A day of diversity

There is an elegance about diversity. It’s as if mother nature proudly but subtly shows off her incredible creativity and the complex network that lays the […]
May 19, 2025

12.05.2025 – A rare close-up

This morning both our boats enjoyed wonderful sightings with cetaceans, including Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) and Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis). While both these beautiful […]
October 3, 2024

25.09.2024 – A Sleepy Seal

We have yet to discuss my personal love for the Mediterranean Monk Seal (Monachus monachus). Dare I say these rarely seen pinnipeds amaze me more than […]
September 7, 2024

30.08.2024 – Deep-diving artists

On our way out to see the Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis), a few Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) swam across our path. As suddenly as […]
August 15, 2024

07.08.2024 – Tired

We all need rest. From tiny Madeiran fire crests to gigantic elephants, sleep is essential. As whale watch guides, we can be obsessed with sleep; our […]