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Swim with Whales in Tonga 2020

Just released our new dates for 2020, we still have spaces available for next year, so if this has been a life long dream, come join Swimming With Gentle Giants for the experience of a lifetime.

Tour 1 – 11th -22nd July (7 Days) – Vavau – 4 spaces available
Tour 2A – 23rd – 30th (7 Days) – Vavau – 4 spaces available
Tour 2 – 23rd July – 1st Aug (7 Days) – Vavau – Fully booked
Tour 3A – 1st -12th August (7 Days) – Vavau – 3 spaces available
Tour 3 – 1st -12th August (7 Days) – Vavau – 1 space available
Tour 4A – 11th – 19th August (7 Days) – Vavau – Fully Booked
Tour 4 – 12th – 20th August (7 Days) – Vavau – Fully Booked
Tour 5 – 22nd Aug -2ndSept (7 Days) – Vavau – Fully Booked
Tour 6 – 4th Sept – 13th Sept (7 Days) – Vavau – Fully Booked
Tour 6H – 1st -12th Sept (7 Days) – Haapai – Call for availability
Tour 7 – 14th – 25th September (7 Days) – Vavau – Call for availability
Tour 7H – 12th – 22nd September (6 Days) – Haapai – Call for availability
Tour 8 – 25h Sept – 3rd Oct (7 Days) – Vavau – 2 spaces available
Tour 8H – 22nd – 30th Sept (7 Days)- Haapai – 3 spaces available
Tour 8A – 29h Sept – 3rd Oct (7 Days) – Vavau – Call for availability
Tour 9 – 5th – 13th October (7 Days) – Vavau- Call for availability
Tour 9A – 7th – 13th October (7 Days) – Vavau- Call for availability
Tour 10 – 14th – 23rd October (8 Days) – Vavau – Fully Booked

The Pod Podcast – feature

Marc West interviews Scott Portelli about whales, the ocean, marine life and all things underwater in his Ocean Swimming Podcast series:

Synopsis:
Scott Portelli is an acclaimed wildlife and underwater photographer, and has swum with whales and other magnificent creatures of the deep in some of the world’s most exotic locations, like Antarctica, Tonga, the Falkland Islands and Norway. Among many other awards, Scott was awarded Wildlife Photographer of the Year in 2016, and he runs tours that you can join up with around the world to swim with whales.


Photo by Joanna Lentini

Waterproof Expeditions and Scott Portelli join forces in Tonga

In 2019 Waterproof Expeditions and Scott Portelli join forces to bring you some new and exciting expeditions in Tonga. with over 17 years taking people to swim with humpback whales in Tonga combined with Waterproof Expeditions who are experts in adventure and expedition travel around the world, this venture see’s us offering some of the best experiences with whales you could ever imagine.

Just released for 2019, new tours to swim with the humpback whales in Tonga:

12th – 19 July – Tour #2 – 7 Days on the water
20th – 27th July Tour #3 – 7 Days on the water

9th – 16th August – Tour #4 – 7 Days on the water
20th – 27th August – Tour #5 – 7 Days on the water

1st – 8th October – Tour #6 – 7 Days on the water
9th – 16th October Tour #7 – 7 Days on the water
17th – 24th October Tour #8 – 7 Days on the water

Contact us for more information on how you can join one of these amazing trips.

humpback whale mother and calf photographed on tour with scott portelli in

Another year with the lovely Bucketlist Family

One of my favourite times of year in Tonga is when Garrett and his family turn up for their annual pilgrimage to swim with the whales. I love the enthusiasm and connection they have with the whales. Their bucketlist journey takes them all around the world. Their latest v-blog really captures the essence of their last trip here with us in Tonga. Can’t wait to see you guys again next season. I love this video!!