HUMPBACK WHALE DIVING EXPEDITION

Ha’apai, Tonga

September 12 - 19, 2024
(8 day trip / 5 days whale swim )
- 4 of 7 SPACES AVAILABLE -
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September 24 - October 1, 2025
(8 day trip / 5 days whale swim )
- 6 of 7 SPACES AVAILABLE -

THE ADVENTURE

Journey with us to the crystal clear waters of Ha'apai, Tonga, where you'll have the opportunity to swim with the iconic humpback whales!

Ha'apai sits centrally in the Tongan archipelago, serves as a nursery for the humpback whales during their four-month stay.

On this adventure, you'll witness one of nature's most heartwarming scenes as humpback mothers care and prep their newborns for their epic journey back to their feeding grounds in Antarctica.

This is why we are visiting these waters… For an opportunity to swim with the humpback mothers and calves.

ESPECIALLY THE CALVES!

The calves are very curious and will come in close.

The friendly mothers will often allow you to observe their calves rolling and playing, while they rest in the depths below.

The feeling of sharing the water with these magnificent animals creates a connection that stays with you long after the adventure ends.

- Trip cost is $5780 per person (Dbl. Occ. Only)

with a $1000 deposit required to reserve your space.

PRICE INCLUDES:

• Accommodations: Enjoy a 7-night stay at the exquisite Sandy Beach Resort. Double occupancy Accommodations.

• Whale Watching and Snorkeling: This is 5 days of thrilling whale watching and snorkeling with humpback whales.

• Zebra Shark Encounter: On Sundays we are not allowed to go out on the boats, so we will head out for a shore dive to search for zebra sharks.

• Breakfast: Start your days right with a continental daily breakfast.

• Ha’apai Flights: We've got your travel needs covered with round-trip flights from Tongatapu to Ha’apai, ensuring a hassle-free journey to and from this tropical paradise.

• Airport Transfers: Upon arrival at Ha’apai airport, our transfer service will whisk you away to the Sandy Beach Hotel, and back to the airport at the end of your stay. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities.

• Lunch on the Boat: Lunches will be served onboard, providing sustenance on your aquatic adventures.

• Photography Coaching: Capture the magic of your underwater encounters with the guidance of our expert photo coach.

❌ NOT INLCLUDED:
- Airfare to Tongatapu, lunch on non-boat day, crew gratuities, soft drinks, dinners, alcoholic beverages, gear rentals, airport luggage fees for bags, Trip Insurance.

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TRIP ITINERARY

Day 1 - Travel day. Arrive on Ha’apai. 8:30AM flight. Once you arrive on the island. We help you check into your room, the rest of the day is yours to prep cameras, your snorkel gear, relax and explore the island. 

Day 4 - On Sundays, as per local law, we are unable to embark on boat excursions. However, there is an array of exciting and enjoyable activities to choose from, ensuring you make the most of your day in this beautiful paradise; shore diving, kayaking, biking, or just laying around on the beach all day.

Day 8
TRAVEL DAY - We will return you to the Ha'apai aiport for your journey home. We depart from the hotel to the Ha’apai Airport at 6:30AM

* FLIGHT INFORMATION
You will need to fly into Tongatapu (TBU) the night before to catch your 8AM flight on arrival day.

You can make your return flights from (TBU) after 2pm on departure day. Flights to Tonga are through Fiji, New Zealand or Australia.

THE ACCOMODATIONS
The lodging's are at Sandy Beach Resort.They are situated on a beachfront tropical garden setting. The comfortably furnished rooms have tiled floors and each fale has a private terrace with a view of the crystal clear Pacific Ocean. 

Fales may be configured with two twin beds or one king-sized bed and each has it’s own table, chairs, fan, wardrobe and tea and coffee making facilities. Spacious ensuite bathrooms have a large washbasin, WC and a large, fully tiled shower.  There is plenty of solar-powered hot water with good water pressure.

There are limited Fales so it is double occupancy only.

🐋 2023 TRIP REPORTS 🐋

SNORKELING
On Sundays, we are not allowed to swim with the whales (local law). However, just a few feet away from your Fale is world class snorkeling. The nearby reef system and coral bombies, offer some of the South Pacific’s most unspoiled and rarely visited dive experiences. From soft coral gardens to hard coral bombies, this truly is a diverse marine environment.

With regular sightings of the big stuff like zebra sharks and eagle rays, to colourful nudibranchs and spanish dancers, with everything in between. Visibility averages 100ft /30m but can often exceed that, water temps here range from 24C (78 degrees) to 28C (86 degrees).

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