Whales . Yoga . Freediving
7 nights accommodation
5 days on the water
5 water days on our fast and comfortable 10 metre Flybridge Cruiser, Its the best boat in Vava`u with a spacious cabin and toilet, upstairs viewing bridge and plenty of deck space, perfect for long days on the water. Lunch and refreshments included.
World class freediving
Plenty of opportunities for World class free diving and snorkelling and visiting the spectacular Swallows and Mariners Caves, as well as countless islands and reefs.
THE EXPERIENCE
If you are a confident swimmer and can breathe thru a snorkel you can swim with the whales, you don’t need to be a SCUBA diver or Freediver!

TONGA WHALESWIM
If you are looking for an unforgettable experience, swimming with Humpback whales in Tonga will deliver! Yoga to help you relax and unwind, delicious fresh fruit and seafood, and tropical paradise on your doorstep!

FREEDIVING
Free diving is the most natural way to explore the underwater world. uninhibited on a single breath.Its a great way to experience a state of connectedness and relaxation, free of gravity in a meditative state of flow. Free diving is the perfect way to experience close interactions with the whales.

YOGA
Yoga sessions will have you feeling your best, balancing strength, flexibilty and peace of mind. Blending Vinyasa, Yin and Yang styles, our yoga sessions will elevate you to heightened states that the whales will be able to relate to.
ACCOMMODATION

7 nights accommodation in a beautifully styled beachfront resort with all 12 guest rooms enjoying views of the golden sand beach and crystal clear turquoise waters of the Port of Refuge Harbour.The resort is nestled on the beachfront of the island of ‘Utungake. There is safe swimming at all tides. We have a fully licensed restaurant in addition to our Sandpit Bar, library, beach towels, and water taxi service to Neiafu and back.
All Super King rooms are only meters away from the water’s edge and are fitted with electric ceiling fans with open entrances allowing for a natural sea breeze if desired. Each room has its own covered decked balcony with table and chairs to relax on.
All meals included with delicious daily fare prepared in the international kitchen. 3 course dinners -Vegetarian, vegan catered on request.
Getting to Vava`u Tonga
- www.fijiairways.com flys to Vava`u via Nadi from various international airports. Depending on your arrival time you may overnight in Nadi then take a flight to Vavau the next morning.
- Air New Zealand flys to Nuku`Alofa TBU, you will overnight there and take a domestic flight to Vavau with Lulutai Airlines the next morning.
- Qantas flys from Sydney to Nuku`Alofa weekly on Thursdays. You can overnight and take a domestic flight to Vavau with Lulutai Airlines the next morning.
- If you have any questions about the trip please ask!
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales migrate from their feeding grounds in Antarctica to the warm waters of Tonga to mate and give birth. They begin to arrive in June/July and calves are born between July and September. As well as having calves, single male Whales compete for the attention of a female, listen to the trumpet blows and witness the mighty displays of breaching, spy hopping, tail slapping and pectoral fin in the battle to mate for the following season. Put your head underwater and hear, see and feel the song of the male humpback whale as he fills the ocean with notes, clicks, grunts and whistles to attract a female and warn off smaller males.
Humpbacks are Baleen Whales which means they have no teeth but baleen, which is like big toothbrush bristles, which they use to sieve the krill they feed on. However, they don’t eat during the time spent in Tonga as there is no krill to feed on. The females, known as cows, weigh up to 45 tonnes and are 16 meters in length. The calf when born weighs 1-2 tonnes and measures 1.5 meters. They rapidly grow in size from their mother’s milk which is like double cream and very fatty. The mother expresses 100 litres a day from either of her two breasts.
Usually mothers and calves are the best encounters, with the mother lying at about 10 metres, often sleeping with one eye closed for up to 20 minutes with the calf surfacing every 3 to 5 minutes and playing on the surface. The calves are very inquisitive and will approach swimmers so you are able to eyeball each other.Often there is a male escort with the mother and calf. The female has come back into season even though she is lactating and it is possible for her to mate.
Location
TONGA
The Vava’u Island group in the Kingdom of Tonga is a spectacular tropical island paradise in the Pacific Ocean. It has a year-round climate suitable for swimming, snorkeling, diving and sailing. Some islands are ringed by white sand beaches while others have tropical forests, sea-level caves, and dramatic limestone cliffs with breathtaking vistas.
Remote and truly unspoiled, the waters around Vava’u are crystal clear with visibility exceeding 100 feet/30 metres. Most of the islands are uninhabited, a few have villages, a few have very small unique resorts with exceptional food. There is abundant sea life with over 100 species of colorful tropical fish, giant clams, manta rays, sea turtles, spinner dolphins, and July-October the Humpback whales!
Truly a paradise with the only Polynesian Monarchy this is a truly remarkable place to explore.