07.03.2020 – White and blue
The incredible diversity offered to us during our whale-watching trips in Madeira often leaves us spoilt for choice. On some days, however, the waters outside the Southwestern coast seem barren and make our spotter’s job of locating animals for our…
02.03.2020 – Adjusting
Our traditional boat enjoyed some wonderful sightings today with a range of toothed whale species decorating the deep blue surface of the Atlantic including Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) and Striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba). Of course…
15.02.2020- Ocean inertia for all
Having a glassy ocean surface while a set of waves passed under the boat gave a kind of levitating sensation onboard the STENELLA. As predicted by the weather forecast, we had practically no wind and the peak of swell started…
12.02.2020 – Watercolours
Our beautiful traditional boat, the Ribeira Brava, finally returned from a month of maintenance on the dry dock at Câmara do Lobos and set out this morning with an excited group of lovely guests. The charm of our wooden boat…
18.01.2020 – The cheeky and the sneaky
The conditions were surprisingly summery today as we set off on our Stenella. Our spotter soon found a compact group of Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). The careful approach of our captain bore fruit; many of the animals carefully approached our…
09.01.2020 – Light sleeper
The ocean welcomed us with rainbows in the sky as we sped out aboard our zodiac this morning. Our sightings included bow-riding Striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba), a small shy Loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta), a By-the-wind-sailor (Velella velella) and several Yellow-legged…
10.12.2019 – Sundowner
Several cameras were directed at the waters in front of Calheta today as our traditional boat cruised through the Atlantic this evening. The overcast sky and strong glare at the surface didn’t stop our amazing spotter from locating no less…
30.11.2019 – Big pursuit
Before we set off on todays morning tour on our Stenella, I was asked by two guests whether I ever had an encounter with a Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus), a just question; who doesn’t want to see the largest animal…
24.10.2019 – Wind, waves and whales
Wind, waves and whales – everyone in our team knows that these three are among the gifts of nature most appreciated by our Stenella captain, Daniel Jardim. It seems the Atlantic Ocean was also aware of this and provided all…
16.10.2019 – Something for softies and adventurers
The sea gently rippled and the Ribeira Brava, our proud old girl, carried us leisurely over the bright blue ocean! The morning was gradually awakening, taking its time and the day smelled fresh and adventurous, but of course in a…