Can you swim with whales in Fiji?

This two-week snorkeling odyssey will have you swimming with humpback whale mother and calf pairs in the blue waters of Tonga and then plying the vibrant, shallow water coral reefs of Fiji’s Beqa Lagoon. Flights between the destinations (and the U.S.) are easily arranged on Fiji Airways.

Where is the best place to swim with humpback whales?

From August to October each year, humpbacks travel to Tahiti to birth their calves in the calm, warm waters off the island. Today, French Polynesia is a designated shark sanctuary and exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in order to protect its incredible marine life. Tahiti and Mo’orea are the main spots to swim with whales.

Is it safe to swim with humpback whales?

If you are respectful to the whales and follow directions it is quite safe. Humpback whales are some of the most gentle and considerate animals in the world, despite their size. Though swimming with humpbacks is considered safe, they are wild animals.

Where can I go swimming with whales?

Tonga is one of the few places in the world where you can still swim with the whales, according to Tonga Holiday. Most of the whales are mothers with calves. Southern humpback whales take shelter in the tropical reef-protected waters of Tonga to give birth to their young.

This opens in a new window. We have years of experience in dive travel. We have travelled around the world — to Mexico, Dominican Republic, South Africa, Australia, Portugal, French Polynesia and the Cook Islands — to try and swim with humpback whales, but consider Vava’u to be the very best place for the best up-close encounters.

How often do humpback whales come to Tonga?

Tongan waters are birthing and mating grounds for a specific population of humpback whales, which means they are around for months each year. Even better, the islands that surround Vava’u provide protection from the winds, ensuring that we can go out on the water almost every day.

Where can you see humpback whales in Madagascar?

Moheli is one of the places that the humpback whale stops over for a few months on their way to the colder water in Antartica, together with Ille Aux in Madagascar. The whales normally hang around the waters here for a few months with their calf, the mama whale teaches their calf to jump swim here. During my stay at Moheli did I see more than 30!

Where can you swim with whales in Tonga?

Swimming with whales in Tonga is such a unique experience due to the fact that the humpback whales that come here are from a specific population. This population of humpbacks is guaranteed to come annually and stay for months on end.