March 31, 2025
Today was the day of aerial acrobats of two different kind. In the morning we had some beautiful Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) which showed us their […]
March 30, 2025
This morning, the search for marine mammals went on for a long time until we finally spotted Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). But there is also a […]
March 29, 2025
Today we had some floating surprises on the surface of the ocean. On our first trip our skipper Daniel spotted a dead fish floating on the […]
March 28, 2025
Today was Stenella day. We were finally able to go out to sea again. Even though it got a bit more turbulent towards the middle of […]
March 16, 2025
If you want to see a creature which seems out of this world you don’t have to go to outer space. A look under the surface […]
March 14, 2025
In Ponta do Sol, if you go for a snorkelling or swimming trip at the beach, you may encounter a swarm of 30 – 40 juvenile […]
December 2, 2024
It’s been a while since we’ve seen any loggerhead sea turtles. Loggerheads will spend a large part of their lives circulating in the Atlantic gyres, so […]
October 4, 2024
The harbour of Calheta from which we start our tours has an excellent position. Madeira’s prevailing winds hit the island from the northeast. With the wind […]
October 3, 2024
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 […]