TONGA 2027
wanna look at a Humpback whale?
overview
1 night in Tongatapu at the beginning of your trip
6 nights in water front accommodation
5 full days of exclusive boat charter
Daily whale swims
Breakfast, lunch & dinner each day
Interacting with marine megafauna workshop with Catherine Cushenan
Photography & videography package of our trip highlights (valued at approx. $1,000,000 dollars)
Private charter plane to & from Tongatapu
Airport transfers
Snorkelling on tropical coral reefs
Swimming and exploring hidden ocean caves
Half day island tour
Limited group sizes for intimate encounters
2027 expeditions
26 aug - 02 sept
02 - 09 september
09 - 16 september (SOLD OUT)
16 - 23 september
LOCATION
The Kingdom of Tonga is one of the more remote places in the entire world.
Of 176 islands that make up this friendly country, only 40 are inhabitated- and only one offers the most exclusive whale swim encounters in the world: ours.
Eua is situated right along the Humpback Highway, so named because of the plethora of whales that consistently travel the same routes every year to reach their breeding ground at the end of a long migration from the much colder waters around Antarctica. This island has only two companies operating whale swims, which means you can go a whole day without seeing another boat. The visibility here is among the best in the world, which often leads to greater interactions with our gentle giants.
While you can never guarantee anything with wildlife, the dates I select are right in the middle of the season, so offer a very high chance of seeing both tiny newborn calves, and calves reaching the age where they’re ready to migrate- meaning they’re endlessly inquisitive, and we get to be on the receiving end of their curiosity!
cosy water front accommodation
your schedule
thursday
friday
sunday
monday-
wednesday
Land into Tongatapu and meet your family for the next week. Spend the night in the capital ready for early flight in the AM.
Early morning flight (7-10 minutes long!), short orientation and pop your bags into your waterfront accommodation, then straight to the boat for an orientation swim and whale time!
saturday
thursday
08:30 - 16:30ish searching for & swimming with humpback whales! Our permit allows for 7 hours on the water each day, so if we depart later, we return later. Sunshine, yoga and educational presentations await us at home!
This is a day of rest for the Tongans, so we don’t run whale swims this day. We can snorkel right off the beach, explore the island, or take a rest day- as you please.
Three more days of seven more hours of whale swimming. You would think you would be tired of it by now- I promise you won’t.
How It Works-
Browse our upcoming events to find the one that feels right for you. We host events year-round in all different locations and climates.
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Sign up and pay all required fees to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the retreat start to receive a 50% refund.
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After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.
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We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.
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Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure.