Whale Swim Experience Tongatapu Island
WHAT TO EXPECT
Spend the day on the water searching for humpback whales, with opportunities to observe and, when conditions allow, enter the water to snorkel alongside them. Your crew will guide the experience based on whale behaviour, weather, and ocean conditions. Around midday, there may also be time for a relaxed snorkel at a nearby reef or island, followed by lunch. If conditions remain favourable, there may be an additional swim opportunity in the afternoon before returning to shore.
Each day is different. Crews focus on respectful, low-impact interactions, allowing for natural encounters that can be both memorable and unhurried.
Important Information: Swimming with whales takes place in the open ocean using mask, snorkel, and fins. Participants must be confident swimmers and able to climb a ladder to reboard the vessel. All tours are operated by licensed whale swim providers and follow local regulations, including a maximum of 4 swimmers in the water at any one time, accompanied by a qualified guide. A licensed captain remains on board at all times.
INCLUSIONS
- Return hotel transfers
- Water
- Fruit and snacks
- Lunch
- Snorkelling equipment (wetsuit, fins, mask, snorkel) – bringing your own is recommended for best fit
- Duration Approx 6hrs

Tonga is a magical destination, but it’s a bit different to other tourist hotspots like Fiji. Here, group tours can be tricky to run – there simply aren’t the big crowds to fill them. That means many amazing experiences don’t go ahead because we don’t get the numbers we need.
So, we’ve created “Travel Mates in Tonga”, a way to connect solo travellers, couples, and small groups who’d love to join a tour but need others to make it happen.
Here’s how it works:
- Let us know the dates you are available to tour or if you see a date already with numbers you would like to join
- Once we hit the minimum number needed – the tour goes ahead, and everyone gets a great deal!
- Your personal details stay private – no one else sees your name or info.
- Groups close 14 working days prior to the tour date – so don’t wait too long to jump in!
This is your chance to make travel magic happen, meet other like-minded travellers, and enjoy Tonga in good company.
Let’s make the tour happen – together.
Join a Travel Mates group today 🌴
TONGATAPU ISLAND
12th August 2025 - Tongatapu Highlights Private Tour – Explore Your Way
Tour will be tailored to groups requests
START UP SPECIAL - Full day tour at Half day price.
1 guest - $230 per person
2 guest - $145 per person
3 guest - $113 per person **join this tour for this price
4 guest - $98 per person
5 guest - $88 per person
6 guest - $82 per person
7 guest - $78 per person
8 guest - $74 per person
CURRENT GROUP NUMBERS: 2 guest in group