What an amazing surprise we had that morning! West of Calheta, we encountered four magnificient fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus). These filter-feeders are the second-largest animal on […]
Today’s trips were a great example of how important communication is between our boats and our spotter. In whale watching, teamwork is often the key to […]
We had such varied tours again today! As always. Quite a few curious, interested children took part in the lunchtime tour. What a joy! Four species […]
Today was another unforgettable day on the Atlantic, with calm seas, excellent conditions, and fantastic wildlife encounters on both of our trips. Our morning adventure was […]
Today we witnessed a large pod of Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) with some Cory’s shearwaters (Calonectris borealis). They were having a feast as they were […]
These were challenging tours today! Our midday tour first took us west, into the swell, where we encountered a group of Short-finned Pilot Whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus). […]
Two species of dolphins were seen regularly today: Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) and bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Dolphins are highly social animals and live in […]
Today’s trips were a great example of how important teamwork is between our boats and our spotter. Finding cetaceans is often a true team effort, and […]