April 22, 2026
Today we had Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) again. It’s truly an incredible sound experience when such a large whale breathes right beside you. First comes the […]
April 21, 2026
Nomenclature in science is a funny thing and the names of some species we encounter at sea take our guests by surprise. One of these is […]
April 20, 2026
What a day – Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) were just piling up, just 3 miles from the coast of Calheta. We encountered around four of them. […]
April 18, 2026
Today’s afternoon tour was like an Easter egg hunt. According to the weather forecast, conditions were supposed to be at their best for the final tour. […]
April 16, 2026
For baleen whales (Mysticete’s) like humpback, minke, fin, and blue whales, one of the most surprising ways to tell their age is by looking inside their […]
April 14, 2026
Madeira is located in the North Atlantic, about 700 kilometers west of Morocco, and is characterised by a subtropical, ocean-influenced climate. The island’s position in the […]
April 12, 2026
Our crew was prepping for harsh contain s out at sea this morning; the impending northwest wind was not going to make it easy to find […]
April 10, 2026
During the day, both boats were encountering Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) and Loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta). However, the afternoon guests […]
April 9, 2026
Our Friday was filled with sightings of beautiful Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) on a beautiful, flat ocean. The glassy, calm waters and bright sunlight truly […]