The whales of the north coast

The place where I've seen the most whales in one place by far was the north coast of São Miguel Island. This area was known as a sperm whale hotspot by past whalers, and since those days the whales have enjoyed very tourism. The few times I was lucky to get out on the water in this hotspot I often saw gatherings of up to 50 whales together! 

 

One of the many mass gatherings of sperm whales I witnessed in the area

Sperm whale lobtailing

Dive sequence of a sperm whale

Sperm whale heads

And some Atlantic spotted dolphins for good measure