July 14, 2026
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 […]
June 30, 2026
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
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
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
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 8, 2026
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
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 […]
February 17, 2026
Under the grey, overcast sky, we encountered a slumbering Monk seal (Monachus monachus) on our way out, who seemed to agree that it looked like a […]
December 14, 2025
Wow, what a ride through the troughs and crests of the waves! It was a long trip, reaching 10 nautical miles (18 km) off Cabo Girão. […]