July 14, 2026

08.07.2026 – Chatting in the Waves

After a lovely ride on a flat ocean, we found a rather large group of Atlantic spotted  dolphins (Stenella frontalis). Juveniles approached our boat and played […]
July 13, 2026

07.07.2026 – Bottlenose dolphins

Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops Truncatus) live in complex societies where strong relationships are essential. Rather than forming strict, permanent hierarchies, they create dynamic social groups that change […]
June 30, 2026

24.06.2026 – A windy day at sea

Today, only the Steno had the opportunity to head out in the morning. Unfortunately, weather conditions prevented the Ribeira Brava from departing, and later in the day the […]
June 17, 2026

10.06.2026 – Portugal’s day

Today, we celebrate Portugal Day, also known as Camões Day. Luís Vaz de Camões, a renowned writer, is widely considered to be the greatest poet in […]
May 23, 2026

16.05.2026 – Give me five

With only one trip per boat today, we did see a lot indeed! First off, we encountered Bottlenose Dolphins. This lot seems to have been hanging around […]
May 20, 2026

14.05.2026 – A wild ride

A very wild ride! However, we did have incredible sightings of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and a tropical whale, also known as a Bryde’s whale (Balaenoptera […]
May 19, 2026

13.05.2026 – Breach and Splash

Today this morning, we were able to observe three different dolphin species — a wonderfully varied start to the day on the Atlantic Ocean. Particularly present […]
May 8, 2026

01.05.2026 – Some fun facts about whales

There was plenty to see off the coast of Madeira today. To mark the occasion, I’d like to share a few fun facts about toothed and […]
March 21, 2026

14.03.2026 – 100% surprise factor

In the morning, we enjoyed a leisurely tour along the Ribeira Brava. Here and there, we spotted small groups of Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis). At […]