September 28, 2025
This morning was the very best example of how you can recognise from a distance whether it is a baleen whale or a Sperm whale (Physeter […]
September 27, 2025
Today on our trips we could appreciate the beauty of Madeiras Big 5. I speak about some of the most commonly seen species around the island […]
September 23, 2025
On our first trip today we had the luck to encounter some calves and juveniles of Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus). As they are not able to […]
September 17, 2025
People often ask us whether the weather makes a difference when it comes to encountering cetaceans out at sea. The truth is it does, but only […]
September 16, 2025
Today we had a different sighting during the day. I speak about the Smooth hammerhead shark (Sphyrna zygaena). We were on our way back from the […]
September 15, 2025
In the morning, both of our boats encountered a big and interactive group of Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Our guests on Stenella were even treated to […]
September 14, 2025
Today, our two spotter were challenged by a Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus). Based on their observations, they can often provide the crew on board with very […]
September 7, 2025
Today we went west. Even tough, the Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) were present for all trips, we had very different experiences throughout the day. The first […]
September 3, 2025
Mid- and late summer are always particularly interesting times for whale-watching, particularly when it comes to toothed whales (Odontoceti). The summer sun warms the upper layer […]