September 19, 2026
We had two trips out on our different boats today. Both types couldn’t be more different. Our “Ribeira Brava” offers a leisurely pace, a chance to […]
September 5, 2026
Today’s trips were highlighted by pods of Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) and Short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus). We were delighted to see some small pilot […]
August 27, 2026
“How do they drink if they are surrounded by seawater all the time?” This was a question I was asked on todays tour and it’s actually […]
August 26, 2026
Early afternoon, guests had a nice surprise of encountering a rare species : the Mediterranean Monk Seal (Monachus monachus). In Portuguese, it is known as “Lobo-marinho” […]
August 15, 2026
Small but elegant, the short-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) was present during one of our trip. They are about the same size as the spotted dolphins […]
August 13, 2026
On clear days, when looking southeast from Madeira, they are clearly visible: The Desertas. The archipelago consists of three islands Ilhéu Chão, Deserta Grande, and Bugio, […]
July 31, 2026
Today we witnessed a large pod of Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) with some Cory’s shearwaters (Calonectris borealis). They were having a feast as they were […]
July 29, 2026
Our goal is obviously to find cetaceans out at sea … but that is not always so easy! Weather conditions often contribute to this being quite […]
July 24, 2026
The conditions at sea today were great. Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) were traveling near Calheta in large numbers. A newborn was spotted in the group next […]