July 29, 2025

22.07.2025 – Breaking the surface

We are not entirely aware of it but human beings are a little stuck in our own little sensory bubble, particularly in environments that are not […]
July 28, 2025

21.07.2025 – Resting times

Today we had two species, Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis), which were very calm. Well, even marine mammals need rest periods. […]
July 27, 2025

20.07.2025 – Grampus day

Today was Grampus day. Grampus is the Portuguese name for the Risso’s dolphin (Grampus griseus), a species we can appreciate in summer around Madeira. The special […]
July 26, 2025

19.07.2025 – Defying gravity

Today we had Bottlenose (Tursiops truncatus), Atlantic spotted (Stenella frontalis) and Risso’s dolphins (Grampus griseus). In the evening, we even encountered a hammerhead shark. The Risso’s […]
July 25, 2025

18.07.2025 – Sea rabbit sighting

Today, in addition to Bottlenose dolphins and Atlantic spotted dolphins, we had a sighting sea rabbit in the evening. A young guest, Mia, brought her good […]
July 24, 2025

17.07.2025 – The beauty and the beast

The Black scabbard (Aphanopus carbo) is a deep sea fish living around the waters of Madeira. It is not the most beautiful animal with its large […]
July 23, 2025

16.07.2025 – Close encounter with a whale

In the morning, we had an incredible encounter with a Bryde’s whale (Balaenoptera edeni) aboard the Ribeira Brava. The animal was very interested in the boat, […]
July 22, 2025

15.07.2025 – The coast, the deep and the high seas

The general consensus for whale-watching in Madeira is to expect everything! We are lucky to experience such a diversity of sightings during our tours, which truly […]
July 21, 2025

14.07.2025 – Alina

It is always a great pleasure to have smart children on board who are curious, daring and love marine mammals. Spotters, guide, captain, it all adds […]