31.08.2018 – Dolphin co-occurrences
Today we found an interesting situation out on the ocean: there were Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) closely accompanied by Short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus). Occasionally, we find different combinations of cetacean species hanging out in close vicinity to each…
28.08.2018 -Mysterious whales
Today we were lucky enough to observe two of the twenty Beaked whales that were around. These whales are considered very shy and thus difficult to explore. PATIENCE is announced! Many questions are still unclear regarding these animals. This shows…
26.08.2018 – Free to choose
It wasn’t easy to find animals today but one species never fails to charm our guests during our tours. The Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) are small, lively delphinids that frequent Madeiran waters in the summer months and tend to…
24.08.2018 – Gentle giants
They travel over intercontinental distances through the oceans, have very deep voices, filter their food out of the water and sometimes hang out around Madeira: rorqual whales (Balaenopteridae) – the biggest animals on Earth. There are a few main species,…
23.08.2018 – Magic hour
Whale-watching trips in the evening during the summer months belong to my favorite tours. Apart from the fact that they are a relaxing contrast to the scorching midday heat during our afternoon trips, the setting sun creates a beautiful golden…
22.08.2018 – Kids of the Ocean
Today during the afternoon excursions with our zodiac “Stenella” we encountered pods of Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and Short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) in close proximity to each other. The groups of both species were mixed in ages with a…
20.08.2018 – Precious moment
Today we had to deal with the shy ones … Striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba), which were not very interactive with the boats and Blainville Beaked whales (Mesoplodon densirostris), which require patience (thank you dear guests) but it was worth it…
05.08.2018 – Anywhere, anytime
Our guests often ask us at which average distance we encounter marine mammlas during our tours. While many sightings occur at a distance of around 4 nautical miles off the coastline, the truthful answer is that animals can pop up…
04.08.2018 – A captain with a very good hand
Today was a difficult day at sea. Yes, that too exists from time to time. In the morning we met a small group of Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), who swam very quietly and kept their distance. Closer to the boat…
28.07.2018- Sea detective
In the afternoon we had a nice group of Pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus). Some animals swam close to the boat. A little further away, a small group with a tiny calf and several juvenile animals moved through the sea. The gestation period of these animals is 16 months. What…