Striped Dolphin
Striped dolphins are an oceanic species and a seasonal visitor to Madeira. They can be seen on Madeira dolphin and whale watching tours starting in February, peaking in May and through June. They are a well studied species that lives in the temperate and tropical oceans of the world.
Species Information
![striped-dolphin-madeira The Striped dolphin is an oceanic species seen regularly around the island of Madeira.](https://magic-dolphin.com/wp-content/uploads/striped-dolphin-madeira.jpg)
Sightings
Sightings of the Striped dolphins can only be described as thrilling! When we see them they are usually in pods of 30 or more. They are a very fast swimming species that often porpoises or jumps acrobatically from the water.