For those of
you who have already booked accommodation in Vava'u and
Tonga, and are looking to book just a whale watch or whale
swim day trip or tour, then this section is for you.
Of course since these are wild animals, swimming with whales in the sea involves a certain amount of patience, a bit of luck, but especially a good choice of operator.
We only work with operators who have consistently proved themselves and their crew to be experienced, reliable, safe, and to have a good understanding of the whales.
Of course since these are wild animals, swimming with whales in the sea involves a certain amount of patience, a bit of luck, but especially a good choice of operator.
We only work with operators who have consistently proved themselves and their crew to be experienced, reliable, safe, and to have a good understanding of the whales.
We have put
together a variety of whale watching and whale swimming
packages and tours, that include whales, other activites if
required, and a choice of accommodations to suit all needs
and budgets, from camping and backpackers, to self catering
and luxury island resorts.
As Vava'u, and indeed Tonga, is still a small tourist destination, it can be difficult to find tourist information. We have seleted operators and accommodations that we feel provide an excellent service, and cover the best parts of what Vava'u has to offer.
As Vava'u, and indeed Tonga, is still a small tourist destination, it can be difficult to find tourist information. We have seleted operators and accommodations that we feel provide an excellent service, and cover the best parts of what Vava'u has to offer.
Swim with
Humpback Whales in Vava'u, Tonga
With years
of experience in booking accommodation and tours in Vava'u,
we are happy to be able to share our expert knowlege and
advice with you, to help you have the best holiday possible
in Vava'u.
We charge no service fee for doing your bookings.
We charge no service fee for doing your bookings.
Swimming with humpback whales in their natural environment is an
unforgettable experience. It is amazing to see how these
huge animals can be so graceful when viewed underwater. The
excitement of seeing a small group of whales, or perhaps a
mother and calf pair, swim by or swim close (since they can
very often be inquisitive), is not something to be missed!
Vava'u, Tonga is an ideal location to be able to swim with these magnificent creatures, and one of the few places in the world where it is possible. The humpback whales come here from July to October to breed and give birth in the warm and clear waters.
Vava'u, Tonga is an ideal location to be able to swim with these magnificent creatures, and one of the few places in the world where it is possible. The humpback whales come here from July to October to breed and give birth in the warm and clear waters.
Check out this video of swimming with whales
in Vava'u!
Go to IFAW's website to help
protect the whales.
Sign a
petition to help protect whales from whaling at www.whalesrevenge.com
Email:
bookings@swimwithwhalestonga.com
Our package
deals and tours for whale watching and whale swimming do not
include flights!
But it is simple and better value to book your own flights online, all info needed is on our GETTING TO TONGA page.
Vava'u is in northern Tonga, and requires a domestic flight to reach here from the capital of Tonga, Nuku'alofa. Flights run daily except Sundays.
But it is simple and better value to book your own flights online, all info needed is on our GETTING TO TONGA page.
Vava'u is in northern Tonga, and requires a domestic flight to reach here from the capital of Tonga, Nuku'alofa. Flights run daily except Sundays.
Our day
tour prices for whale watching and whale swimming are based
on starting in Neiafu town. It is usually possible to be
picked up from accommodation out on the islands, so please enquire
MORE INFO AT A GLANCE:
The
humpback whales come to Tonga from the Antartic, arriving
around mid July, and staying til around mid October. August
and September are the peak months for whale watching and
whale swimming in Tonga, so try to book early!
Our package
deals and tours for whale watching and swimming are based on
the best prices around in Vava'u and Tonga. We charge no
service fee, so it doesn't cost you anything extra to book
through us instead of directly with the operators.
So why not let us do all the hard work for you?
So why not let us do all the hard work for you?
