July 17, 2018
Many deep-diving species have been observed in the waters around the Madeiran archipelago, including the Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus), the Blainville’s beaked whales (Mesoplodon densirostris) and, […]
June 25, 2018
When we started for our afternoon trip today, nobody on board suspected that this would become an extraordinary tour culminating in sightings of six different cetacean […]
June 23, 2018
We had two beautiful tours on our traditional boat today with stunning sightings of several different toothed whales and one baleen whale species. Our baleen whale […]
June 7, 2018
Toothed whales (Odontoceti) are social animals and everyone who has had the pleasure of enjoying an encounter with a member of this diverse family of marine […]
May 25, 2018
Today it was clear that the ocean wouldn’t be calm but definitely manageable. Out there the wind picked up quickly and we experienced a wild and […]
May 23, 2018
Teamwork is essential in order for us to provide our guests with a successful sighting. Our spotter, or vigia, not only directs us to the animals […]
May 21, 2018
When we start our trips we never know what’s going to happen. During breakfast time some of our guests might have had the hope of a […]
May 20, 2018
Having expectations can have several different outcomes, ranging from disappointment at failure to absolute joy if they are met. It´s the “Charlie Brown” self-assertiveness in a […]
March 16, 2018
Sperm whales love eating squid! Male sperm whales dive up to 2,250 meters, and females up to around 1,100 meters to hunt. While hunting, it is […]