Tonga Whales & Fiji Reefs
14 nights/ 3 whale swims/10 dives Tonga/Fiji soft coral deal from US$5,950 pp
Tonga Whales & Fiji Sharks
14 nights/ 3 whale swims/10 dives Tonga/Fiji sharks deal from US$ 5,789 pp
Tonga Whales & Rainbow Reef
14 nights/ 3 whale swims/10 dives Tonga/Fiji Rainbow Reef deal from US$ 5,400 pp
Swim with Tonga's Gentle Giants
Book an Ocean Experience you will never forget
Every year, between July and October, something extraordinary happens in the warm waters of the Vavau'u and Ha'apai archipelagoes. The humpback whales arrive.
After a 5,000 kilometre journey from their Antarctic feeding grounds, these gentle majestic mammals return to the heart of the South Pacific, the Kingdom of Tonga, to breed, give birth and nurture their new born calves. And you are invited to join them - not from the deck of a boat, but in the calm blue warm waters, face to face.
Why choose Tonga for whale swims?
Tonga offers something no other whale destination can match : crystal - clear visibility, calm protected waters, and one of the world's only legal opportunities to swim with humpback whales. This is NOT a whale watch. It is an encounter.
Here, the water is warm. The lagoons are sheltered. And the whales - particularly the curious calves and their attentive mothers - are known to approach swimmers with remarkable trust.
There is simply nowhere else on earth quite like it.
Experience the beauty of swimming with humpback whales
Entering the water with a humpback whale in an encounter with the sublime.
You are immediately dwarfed by an animal the size of a bus, yet its movements are impossibly graceful. The defining moment is the eye contact; a large knowing eye meets yours, and you feel a profound shift.
The whales operate with immense power and absolute precision. A 50 tonne body will glide past you, adjusting its course with a flicker of a movement, enveloping you in a gentle pressure wave.
The Blue Lagoon Resort - Vava'u 7 nights Package
The Blue Lagoon offers a unique blend of untouched natural beauty and heartfelt family hospitality, creating an unforgettable island escape. This intimate, traditionally constructed resort, on the small island of Foiata, is enswathed by a stunning turquoise lagoon. Accommodation is made from local materials with incredible views of the lagoon allowing you to get 'back to nature', disconnect and soak in the stunning views and the sounds of the ocean.
Blue Lagoon Resort Package
US$ 3,310 per person (twin share)
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7 nights accommodation in 1 bedroom 'Fale'
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Return transfers from Vavva'u Airport
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3 days of swimming with humpback whales
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All meals - breakfast, 2 course lunch and 3 course dinner - including tea, coffee and filtered water
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Triple share in 2 bedroom 'Fale' available at US$ 3,198 per person
The Magic of Swimming with the Whales
What makes it special
25 - 28°C water
40 metre plus visibility
Calf season
Licensed Operators Only
Why it matters
No thick wetsuits needed. Comfortable, extended swims without hoods and gloves
You'll see the whales coming. Clear photos and unforgettable moments
Curious juveniles often initiate the encounters themselves
Strict protocols protect whales AND guarantee quality
How the Whale Swims Work
The day starts early. You'll be on the water around 8 am, scanning the horizon with your skipper. Then the first blow of white spray appears. Then another. Your heart rate lifts.
When a pod is located and conditions are right, the boat idles at a respectful distance. Your guide gives a briefing. Mask on, snorkel on, slide into the water.
And then. Silence. Just your breathing and the deep, resonant song that vibrates through your chest. Below you, a mother rests while her calf performs aerial acrobatics. Sometimes they swim towards you. Sometimes they simply allow you to exist alongside them, a quiet witness to one of nature's greatest migrations.
Practicalities on Whale Swimming
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Maximum four swimmers per encounter
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No chasing, no herding, no blocking their path
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Mothers and calves are never separated or pressured
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Time limits ensure whales are not stressed
Season : July to October (peak : August to September)
Duration : 7 nights recommended ( allow 3 - 4 swim days)
Fitness : Swimming comfort required - open water, no current
Getting there : Fly to Vava'u or Ha'apai via Tongatapu or direct from Nadi or Auckland
Add a Top Fiji Dive Resort All Inclusive Package
A combined Tonga whale swim and a Fiji diving trip is a match made in heaven for adventurous travellers who want to experience the full spectrum of the ocean's wonders. After the serene azure waters of Tonga you'll descend into the bustling, colourful reefs of Fiji for a scuba fix.
Fiji is the gateway for the South Pacific Islands offering the most direct flight connections from the US, Australia and New Zealand, making it the perfect starting or ending point for your adventure. Waterlust Dive Travel can assist with streamlining your travel with our pre-arranged packages including short return flights from Fiji to Tonga.
Bligh Water Diving
Volivoli Beach Resort
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7 nights accommodation in Oceanfront Room
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10 boat dives in Vatu I Ra marine park and local coral reefs
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All inclusive gourmet meal plan - including coffee and tea and juice with breakfast
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Free use of kayaks and SUP
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Return transfers Nadi International Airport
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Fijian cultural entertainent
Volivoli Beach Resort offers some of the best soft coral diving in the world - the Vatu I Ra marine park is the home of incredible dive sites such as 'Mellow Yellow', 'Instant Replay'. 'Mount Mutiny' and many many more.
The resort, set on a white sandy beach to the north of Fiji's main island, Viti Levu, comprises 36 villas of different levels of luxury, 2 restaurants, a main swimming pool and 7 private pools.
A Volivoli Beach Resort dive package perfectly compliments a Tongan Whale Swim week offering an overload of vibrant marine life and technicolour soft corals.
14 nights combined Tonga Whale Week/ Volivoli beach Resort all inclusive dive package.
US$ 5.950 per person (twin share)
Tonga Whale Swims + Fiji Diving Soft Corals Package
Beqa Lagoon Sharks/Reefs/Wrecks
Beqa Lagoon Resort
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7 nights accommodation in Koi Pond or Garden Villa
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10 dives in Beqa Lagoon*
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All inclusive gourmet meal plan - including coffee and tea and juice with breakfast
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Free use of kayaks and SUP
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Return transfers Nadi International Airport
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Fijian cultural entertainent
* US85 surcharge for the 'Cathedral' - tiger shark dive
Beqa Lagoon Resort is an absolute mecca for the shark lover. One of the very few places on earth where divers can safely watch large tiger sharks, bull sharks, lemon sharks and nurse sharks. Diving with these noble predators is the ultimate bucket list experience and one you will remember forever.
Elsewhere in Beqa Lagoon beautiful soft coral encrusted reefs teem with fish life such as anthias, reef sharks, fusiliers, barracuda, turtles and much more. Several small wrecks can be explored.
Beqa Lagoon resort is beautiful tropical paradise offering the perfect combination of relaxation and excitement.
14 nights combined Tonga Whale Week/ Beqa Lagoon Resort all inclusive dive package
US$ 5,789 per person (twin share)
Rainbow Reef Soft Corals
Paradise Taveuni Resort
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7 nights accommodation in Deluxe Ocean View Bure
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10 boat dives on the Rainbow Reef includes the Great White Wall
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All inclusive gourmet meal plan - including coffee and tea and juice with breakfast
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Foot Rub on arrival and complimentary sulu
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Return transfers Matei Airport Taveuni
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Free shore diving
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Fijian cultural entertainent
Paradise Taveuni Resort is a relaxed family run resort on the volcanic southern tip of Taveuni Island - which makes for beautiful clear water and rich marine biodiversity straight off the resort's edge.
Boasting probably the best house reef in Fiji shore diving in the day and night is very productive with a range of critters and vibrant fish schools present.
Paradise, with 16 bures in different categories of luxury is a highly rated Fiji dive resort perfect to explore the technicolour beauty of Fiji's world famous Rainbow Reef
14 nights combined Tonga Whale Week/ Paradise Taveuni Resort all inclusive dive package
US$ 5,400 per person (twin share)
