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About Us . . . . as an Eco-tour operation
Our passion for the whales, the environment and the
people of Tonga
At WhaleSwim Adventures - we are avid environmentalists,
saviours of the whales (and all animals on the planet)
and totally committed to assist in preserving the
Tongan culture in as many ways as possible!
As Tonga is a developing country,
they have a long way to go to catch up to developed
counties especially with education and health.The
WhaleSwim Team supports both challenges in whatever
way they can and encourage our guests to join us
IFthey want to contribute. Every little bit helps!
We love Tonga and the Tongan people
and over the years of guiding groups with the amazing
humpback whales, we have been 'adopted' into several
local families in Vava'u. They are all as much a joy
to us as are the whales and their open-heartedness,
their love for family and the simplicity of their
lves touch us deeply each season we spend there. Each
October it gets more difficult to leave them and Vava'u and go back to our homes in our 'developed' countries.
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What you will do on your
WhaleSwim Expedition in Vava'u Tonga
Swim with humpback whales, snorkel, beachcomb, great
food. . . .
Our tours are filled with other
great activities as well as swimming with the humpback
whales. On our whale watching days, we always stop for
lunch at a beautiful snorkeling spot, a wondrous cave
or an uninhabited island that you can beachcomb and
swim. The choice of activities for your leisure days
include scuba diving, kayaking, hiking, surfing, sailing,
game-fishing, snorkeling, Zorbing, biking, a land tour
in a Kart or enjoying a lobster lunch at one of the
cafes in Neiafu.
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Important
Information
Please read this if you are considering
joining us & the whales in Tonga. . .
What to expect when visiting an under-developed country.
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Frequently
Asked Questions
Swimming with whales is not an
not a usual holiday activity. . .
So you will have many questions to ask. Here is some of
the most asked question and the answers.
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About Tonga
Tonga Today. . . . . . .
plus - History, Geography & Culture
Helpful information to assist you
to prepare and understand the culture in Tonga.
PLUS information on the History, Geography and Culture
of Tonga.
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How to Get To Tonga
International & Domestic flight
information
We are not travel agents, therefore
cannot book your flights to Tonga and the islands, however
we have provided detailed information about international
flights from all over the world and who to contact for
your domestic flight bookings in Tonga.
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Your Accommodation in
Tonga
Resorts included in our tours and
accommodation choices for extra nights in Tonga
All accommodation properties listed
are recommended by us. We have either stayed or have
inspected them.
Extra accommodation can only be booked online with your
tour if your tour is more than 7 days.
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What
our Guests say about their experience with us
A selection of comments and photos
of some of our guests over the past 7 years . . . .
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We hope this page truly reflects us, our tours and our
passion for the whales and Tonga!
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Annah Evington & Lynda
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Our Team
Meet our passionate and loyal
Team!
All of us are whale
enthusiasts and most have worked in our Team for
up to 6 years and they are committed to working
with us and the humpback whales in Tonga for many
season to come.
Find out more. . . .
For more information
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Newsletters,
Brochures, CD's & Video clips
Downloads and much more
As an environmentally aware business
we do not have commercially printed brochures, however
you can download our Tonga information brochure (.pdf
) from this web page. Plus our latest 'Whales Tail'
newsletter, order a CD about our tours or watch video
clips of the whales in Tonga & the Getaway travel
program.
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Save
the Whales
Our WhaleQuest Foundation &
other protectors of the whales of our oceans!
Our WhaleQuest Foundation in Tonga
is working towards raising funds to educate our first
Tongan student in Marine studies at the Polytech Tauranga
New Zealand.
Click
Here for The WhaleQuest
Foundation
Conservation
For conservation information
and how you can help
- click the photo on the left
Links to organisations that you may want to get involved
with, petitions to sign and much more!
Whaling!
For fact about whaling
and the IWC -
click here
Find out what countries support Japan (contact details
for you to email the representatives!), what is happening
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TV
Programs & Magazines
Many of our guests saw us on
TV, Travel & Wildlife magazines and in newspapers!
Who has written stories and broadcast
shows about Whaleswim Adventures PLUS the renown professional
wildlife photographers that we have had the pleasure
of sharing the magnificent hump-back whales of Tonga
with!
We even have the Australian TV 'Getaway' travel sector
here for you to download and watch!!
For more information click
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Book
& Pay for your Tour!
Payment options, Terms &
Conditions etc.
Book your
tour here . . . .
Click the Book your Tour
logo on the left
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Children's Policy
We welcome children on our
tours however there is certain criteria that is in
place. The child/children must be 13 years
and over, quiet in nature, be a confident
swimmer and snorkeler, happy to converse with adults
and be able to be in a confined space for 6 –
7 hours and not need constant stimulation.
As there are mainly adults on our expeditions, their
personal space must be respected and they are not
on their special holiday to be ‘baby-sitters’
nor are our WhaleSwim staff. Therefore the parent/parents
must be responsible for their teenagers at all times.
Staff &
Volunteers Policy
We are a small business with very
few employees.We have employees and volunteers only
in Tonga.
Our employment and volunteer policy is firstly,
based on you having been a 'former paying guest'
on our WhaleSwim Adventures in Tonga. This allows
us to get to know you and most importantly, experience
your interaction with others in the group and the
whales!.
Secondly whether you have excellent water skills,
an adventurous nature, genuinely care for people
and the whales and whether you 'fit' in the Team.
A decision is made at the end of each season by
the WhaleSwim Team, the 'special guests' we decide
on, we 'invite' to join the team the following year.
If you are interested in working with us - then
book your place on one of our tours and see if you
love swimming with the whales in Tonga as much as
we do!
Aquatic
Abilities Required
Minimum Requirement:
Ability to swim,
snorkel with fins and be confident in the water.
A buoyant wetsuit, snorkeling or flotation vest
AND mask, fins & snorkel MUST BE WORN in the
water at all times.
PLEASE NOTE: These expeditions can be strenuous
and physically challenging. They demand an above-average
level of fitness and agility.
These expeditions are not recommended for
mature people (60+) - unless they are extremely
fit & agile.
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Hire or Purchase
a WhaleSwim Neoprene Snorkeling Vest
Our specially designed 3mm neoprene snorkeling
vests are available to hire or purchase.
Hire Prices:
AUD$30 for 7 or 9-day tours
AUD$20 for 3 day tours
Purchase price:
AUD$60
Please order online (click here)
Many guests purchase them for other snorkeling
holidays! They are comfortable and light to pack.
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