25.04.2019 – Results of love
Finally back to the sea, since wind and wave kept us from visiting our friends, the marine mammals. But today it was time and already in heaven was written (Check our photos 😉 ), whatever was for today, the results…
22.04.2019 – A question of method
Both our boats had to venture far east, to the waters outside Ribeira Brava, to encounter a group of Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). I was aboard our traditional boat with a lovely group of guests who all showed so much…
21.04.2019 – Happy jumping dolphin confetti
Today, on Easter Sunday, there was an occasion for a survey on board of Ribeira Brava. “Would you like to go on search for Easter eggs or dolphins?”, was the question asked. And what do you mean? What our guests…
20.04.2019 – Family of choice
A group of Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) dominated our sightings today. Although they are considered to be the most commonly encountered dolphin, every sighting with these animals is incredible for me because they are just so fascinating! These intelligent creatures…
19.04.2019 – An exception to the rule
“Madeira is like a gas station on the freeway”- I think I mention this on almost every single tour because it gives our guests a good idea of the diversity of marine mammals visiting the waters of the beautiful island…
16.04.2019 – CHAT
Yesterday it was not clear if the weather conditions would allow us to go to the sea today. But the “weather god” was kind to us and our guests had a good time with an interactive group of Common dolphins…
15.04.2019 – Identifying feature
Swell, swell and swell were waiting for us today. A little preparation for what should come in the next few days. But especially on such ondulating days, an encounter with marine mammals can be intense and special, like today! A…
13.04.2019 – A percentile
Our Ribeira Brava cruised 3 nautical miles off the Southwest coast of Madeira today to meet a herd of Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) that kept their distance but surprised us with a few high leaps as they pursued their prey…
12.04.2019 – Tranquility & serenity – Strength & joy of life
Best weather, calm seas and two species of marine mammals, that’s what our guests on Ribeira Brava experienced today. Our guests were able to take some valuable quality from the encounters with those animals. The resting on the surface Pilot…
11.04.2019 – Otto and company
Our Stenella sped off on to a placid ocean this afternoon to meet a delightful group of Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) with an equally delightful pleasant group of guests. As the dolphins leapt along side our speedboat one juvenile animal…