Striped dolphins are an oceanic species that can be seen during dolphin and whale watching tours on Madeira.

Striped Dolphin

Stenella coeruleoalba

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.

Bottlenose dolphins are a resident species that we see all year on Madeira dolphin and whale watching tours.

Species Information

The Striped dolphin is an oceanic species seen regularly around the island of Madeira.

  • Length: males 2.6 meters and females 2.4 meters

  • Weight: males up to 160 kg and females up to 150 kg

  • Lifespan: up to 55 years

  • Diet: fish, squid, octopus, krill, and other crustaceans

Sightings of the Striped dolphins seen on Madeira tours.

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.

Striped Dolphin Sightings Data