SWIM WITH WHALES IN TONGA
Vava'u, July-Oct
We are based on the tropical island of Fofoa located within the Vava'u group, Kingdom of Tonga. The island is a picturesque 40minute boat ride from the main town, Neiafu and we often spot whales and dolphins on the journey.
Most of our whale swim guests stay at The Beach House or Coral Cottage but we can also pick up from Neiafu, yacht anchorages or other resorts (dependent on availability).
The 60 islands that make up the Vava'u group and its topography form a network of secluded bays and sheltered areas creating an ideal location for the whales to mate, give birth or just to hang out! It's this safe, easily accessible environment and tropical waters that favours Vava'u over other places in the world to swim with whales.
The Beach House and Coral Cottage are based on the island of Fofoa within the Vava’u island group. . We recommend Fiji Airways flight from Nadi to Vava'u on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday. Air New Zealand flies to Nuku’alofa, Tonga from Auckland and Sydney. Lulutai is the domestic airline for your journey to Vava'u from Tongatapu.
NOTE: You need a valid passport and an onward ticket to be granted a tourist visa for 1 month upon arrival, but double-check with authorities prior to departure as rules can vary slightly for different countries.
Like all remote destinations, we recommend all our guests buy good travel insurance for any unforeseen delays or changes to schedule.
"They are the original tropical island honeymooners!"
Glenn Edney
Humpback Whales of the South Pacific