Today we are on land waiting for better wind conditions to go out at sea. While looking at the pictures of baleen whales we have…


The three fin whales we have been observing in the past days are still around. They are showing up around the 1000m bathymetry off the…


We started our day with a nice surprise 😀 while on our way to see some fin whales spotted by Filipe, two beaked whales popped…


Male sperm whales can reach 18m in length and today we had the chance to see one of these large creatures. It was travelling and…


During this past month’s tours we have been seen quite a few loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta). We could easily spot them on days of calm…


The spring arrived and brought some good surprises. Today we saw three fin whales, known to pass by in Azorean waters just at this time…


While TAII gets a rest at the marina of Vila Franca do Campo waiting for tomorrow’s tour, we enjoy some local birdlife here around: two…


A chilly southwest wind refreshed our faces while cruising on boat TAII. The chilly morning was though warmed up by the sight of Risso’s dolphins….









