Each whale encounter is unique. Their behaviour, both above and below the surface determines our day. Whether whale watching from the boat or swimming with the whales you may see tail slapping, hear singing, marvel at their breaching or be observed yourself as they come close to investigate YOU!.
Humpback whale spy-hopping
Breaching humpback calf
Underside of humpback whale calf
Humpback whale facts
An adult humpback whale averages 15metres in length and weighs as much as 45tonnes
They are baleen feeders and can't swallow anything larger than a grapefruit. They are mainly living off their fat reserves whilst in Vava'u.
A calf drinks as much as 400-500 litres of milk a day
Want to learn more? Join us on 1 of our tours and ask our knowledgeable whale guide!
Humpback mother & calf
Adult humpback's blow
Humpback whale pectoral fin
Humpback mother, calf and escort
Humpback male singing
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)
"I'm so glad we booked several days out whale swimming as they were all completely different experiences. It was such a huge and humbling experience and so much more than I'd ever imagined."
Susie Moss, UK
Humpback whale fluke
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