Claudia Gomes
– Co-founder, Manager & Guide –

In 1993, when their children got old enough for school, Claudia and Rafael decided to move to the sunny homeland of her husband. This was surely a decision against money and safety but for sun and a good quality life.

In 2013 Claudia and Rafael founded Lobosonda. For Claudia it was of high importance to work and do something meaningful that would make this world a better place while earning a living.

Like always when someone starts a freelancer work it is important to be an all-round talent and Claudia was just the right person for that. In her open, sincere cheerful Rhenish nature she seemed pragmatic and competent to solve all the issues of the company. She took care of bookings, worked as a guide, she also was writing blogs and image editing, finances and so on and so on.

Claudia always enjoyed working in direct contact with diverse people, especially with kids. She relished making people happy and giving them something on the way, which might have a positive effect towards their future and our planet.

Nowadays she works on the background. She supports her daughter, the company´s Manager, in her decisions and takes care of the finances of the company. Although she still feels very connected with Lobosonda, she enjoys having more time for family, friends and herself.

Once in a while guests have the pleasure to enjoy her healthfulness, her laughter and her expertise on board, when she comes to work as guide when needed.

She identifies herself with the peacefulness of all the cetaceans but she truly loves Rough-Tooted dolphins at most. She always feels touched by these specially beautiful and different animals with their interactive, curious, intelligent way.