17.01.2020 – Airborne prey
While local fishermen in Madeira are set on catching Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obsesus), another type of fish is in season for dolphins; Halfbeaks (Belone belone). These epipelagic fish got their name from their distinctive non-mobile lower jaws that extend far…
13.01.2020 – Mixed feelings
Despite the agreeable conditions, our Stenella had to cover a huge search area before finally stumbling upon small, dispersed pod of Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis). These gorgeous dolphins aren’t just swift, elegant swimmers; they are also impeccable hunters and…
10.01.2020 – Food, glorious food
Cetaceans react differently to the presence of boats and their reaction burns down to a number of different factors. It depends on the species, on how the groups are constituted (if several calves are present for instance), the different personalities…
08.01.2020 – Social mysteries
Our Stenella had an absolutely beautiful trip out on the Atlantic today. We met three different species of toothed whales that are fascinating for a variety of reasons and all manifest a very different relationship the archipelago’s waters.The Atlantic spotted…
02.01.2020 – A quick glance
After a beautiful new year celebration both our our boats left the marina of Calheta to brave the windy conditions out on the Atlantic. Almost miraculously, our spotter managed locate a small compact group of Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) moving…
31.12.2019 – A new decade
2020 was a firework festival away and our team used the day to enjoy some lovely sightings before the big night. Our time at sea was well spent with some familiar faces; a pod of Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) emerged…
30.12.2019 – Birds of a feather
As most of you already know, whale-watching is very dependent on both weather conditions and the presence of dolphins or whales around the islands waters. The southeast wind whirled up the waters in front of Calheta today, making them too…
26.12.2019 – Winter, like Summer
Winter, like summer, it’s always nice to go out with us. Even today, with summery temperatures, we were drawn out to sea. The Common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) that we first met are called our ‘winter’ dolphins because they prefer cooler…
24.12.2019 – Festive gifts
In the Northern hemisphere Christmas time is generally depicted as a time of family gatherings in a cosy environment, while outside the weather is usually cold and snowy. As some of our guests have probably understood in the course of…
23.12.2019 – Christmas Wow
The Christmas traditions are varied, with some giving the presents on the 24th, but for others the gifts are only on the 25th under the Christmas tree. A walk in the snow, candlelight, contemplation are good ingredients for relaxed Holiday…