May 2, 2026
After a short search, one of our guests spotted a dorsal fin slicing through the water, leading us to a small group of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops […]
May 1, 2026
Off the coast of Madeira, Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) have been sighted more frequently in recent weeks. They are irregular visitors to these waters, and their […]
April 30, 2026
Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) visiting Madeira!The largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth—reaching up to 30 meters in length and weighing as much as […]
April 29, 2026
The Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) are still in the area. We spotted them on both of today’s tours. Our guests had the chance to see the […]
April 28, 2026
Common dolphins are actually the most abundant dolphin species in the world, with about six million individuals across all oceans. Since the 1990s, there have been […]
April 27, 2026
Today, a massive regatta was taking place out at sea. Thousands upon thousands of by-the-wind-sailors (Velella velella) were drifting across the grey sea. They look small, […]
April 25, 2026
Today it turned out to be the grand finale of a week of multiple Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) sightings per trip. It seemed like they were […]
April 24, 2026
Today was a special day at sea, surrounded by Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus), Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) and Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). How lucky we […]
April 23, 2026
More Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus)! It’s truly unbelievable what’s happening just off the doorstep of Calheta right now. While spotting even a single one is usually […]