Going to Tonga in October - Advice please! - Lonely Planet travel forum. Swimming with the Whales in Tonga - Lonely Planet travel forum. Swimming with Humpback Whales here in Vava'u, Tonga. The waters in front of our resort are on the seasonal migration path of the Humpback whales and these magnificent mammals can often be seen with their young from June to November. Tonga is one of the only places on earth where you are able to swim with Humpback Whales.
There are few things in this world that can rival swimming with these whales and experiencing their beauty, majesty and sheer size only meters away from you. Large numbers of Humpback Whales arrive in these calm, safe waters to mate and give birth to their calves. Vava’u offers several professionally operated whale watching/swim tours who can put you into the water right alongside these colossal mammals. We are able to book you on the best of these tours however we recommend that you request this at the time of your reservation as many of the tours can be sold out due to the popularity of this unique experience. Contact Whale Watch Vava'u and organise your trip swimming with the whales - Whale Watch Vava'u. Swimming with Whales in Vava'u, Tonga, South Pacific. Yes that's right you can swim with the Whales! In Vava'u, Tonga we not only have the privilege of Watching whales in the wild above the water, but we have the unique opportunity to observe the whales in the water!!
Imagine sharing the same space with a Humpback whale as she gracefully moves through the water, seemingly oblivious of your presence - it is one of the most phenomenal and most incredible experiences you will ever have. To watch as a calf comes up for a breath and look directly at you leaves you speechless. To have the privilege of observing whales in the wild above and below the water is absolutely mind blowing!!
For you to get the most out of your experience in the water with Humpback whales, the skippers on board Totally Wild & Maris King will have to take into account the behavior of the whales, your confidence in using a snorkel and mask and also on the conditions of the water, before you enter the water. Your Guide will accompany you in the water to swim with the whales. Dive Vava'u: Kingdom of Tonga - Humpback Whale Watching and Diving with Certified Divers - Vacation of a Lifetime. Tonga Whale Watching Operators Association.