06.06.2019 – The interactive spectrum
Nothing beats meeting some interactive dolphins after returning from a time-off. As our traditional boat split through the gusty Atlantic we were greeted by a large school of Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) that instantly sped and leapt around the…
04.06.2019 – From Stars, starlets and traces in the sand
This morning Ribeira Brava sailed on a beautiful sea. Like the last few days, the Common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) became the object of admiration of our guests. What could be better than looking from the bow of our traditional fishing…
03.06.2019 – Three friends
In the morning our guests experienced a most beautiful sighting of relaxed Common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) in bluest water color blue. Later we went quite far out, hoping to observe Beaked whales. We made it to the area of the…
01.06.2019 – Sparkeling water
Today we drove through sparkling water and I do not mean moving sea but very, very, very active dolphins. During our first sighting, the Common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) became interactive while we were allowed to accompany them to the north-west….
31.05.2019 – Bouncy balls
So they are, little bounncy balls full of zest for life, our Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis)! When these small, dynamic bodies fly through the air, enthusiasm comes up. Such vitality, such joy, even for the observers of course! Today…
28.05.2019 – Our HAPPY‘s are back!!!
Now it’s official, summer is here!!!!! Our great, sweet, funny, interactive, unique, amazing SUMMER dolphins have returned. Finally the Happy’s are here, our Atlantic Spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis)!!! In the afternoon, a large school of interactive Spotted dolphins surrounded our…
11.01.2019 – Atlantic spotted friends
It is simply the most rewarding feeling to finally find cetaceans after seaching far and wide. As we were covering the waters west of Calheta, our vigiaCarlos called and informed us of a large group of travelling dolphins. Needless to…
28.11.2018 – Suddenly
Today’s tour developed into a surprising way. As soon as we were leaving the harbour we had already the information of Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus). A short time after came the announcement that the animals have dived. To our surprise,…
26.10.2018 – Far & Wide
There are days when we literally have animals infront of the marina and then there are days where we have to head out and cover a large search area to find cetaceans. How is this done? Well this is all…
16.10.2018 – Friends of the ocean
Both our boats ventured out onto the deep-blue Atlantic today. The Stenella had a tour in the morning and headed to the far east of the island near Funchal to see Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) and Striped dolphins (Stenella…