Tonga Humpback Tours 2022

Swimmer with a cheeky juvenile humpback, Vava’u Tonga
Join us to swim with Whales in Vava’u, Tonga in 2022!
We offer personally-escorted, small group ‘snorkelling with whales’ eco-tours, with good quality beachside accommodation and meals included, longer days and more time in the water for you – there are NO hidden costs.
Our tours include 7 or 9 nights at a beautiful, beach-front boutique-style resort, with friendly and welcoming hosts, delicious food, snorkelling on reefs and in caves, and definitely lots of fun! We also include airport transfers in Vava’u.
We have been operating our swim with whales tours in Vava’u, Tonga since 1999 and our dedicated and passionate crew are experts. We know how to take care of every detail of your time with us. We offer a swimming with humpback whale experience you will never, ever forget!
Join us in Vava’u! We want to share this amazing WhaleSwim Adventure with you!
PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT operate day-trips!
We advise that, due to uncertainty regarding Covid 19 related travel restrictions for visitors to
Tonga, we are currently only taking inquiries only for new bookings for 2022. If are interested in joining us in Vava’u, Tonga in 2022 please email me at: annah@whaleswim.com
Click ‘2022’ to download Tour Schedule’
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2022: #7022 ‘Humpback Heaven’ Tours | 7-nights & 5 days on the water with the whales
Maximum of 8 people only per tour.
Please note: these 2022 tour dates may be subject to change. We will confirm asap.
Tour #7022A Sat 9 – Sat 16 July – 4 spaces available
Tour # 7022B Sat 16 – Sat 23 July – 4 spaces available
Tour # 7022C Sat 23 – Sat 30 July – 2 spaces available
Tour # 7022D Wed 3 – Wed 10 August – fully booked – pending
Tour # 7022E Sat 20 Aug – Sat 27 August – tour fully booked
Tour # 7022F Wed 7 – Wed 14 September – 2 space available
Tour # 7022G Tue 27 September – Tue 4 October – 4 spaces available
Tour # 7021H Tues 4 – Tues 11 October – tour to be confirmed
Prices per person:
Beachside twin/double with ensuite: AUD$5,300 Single: Beachside with ensuite AUD$6,250
Deluxe Beachside twin/double AUD$5,370 Deluxe Triple AUD$4,900
PLEASE NOTE: there are 3 x Beachside Studio and 2 x Deluxe Beachside rooms available on these tours. We may also have 1 x Premium Beachside Room option available on some of the tours. Please request your room type in your tour booking. We will do our best to accommodate you in the room-type you have requested.
Tour Inclusions:
- 7 nights in Beachside rooms at the Tongan Beach Resort with ensuite bathrooms – a fabulous resort on the edge of whale nursery.
- Breakfast and lunches plus 5 evening meals | great food and beachside bar | 2 free evenings to experience Traditional Tongan food night or a restaurant in town |delicious lunches on the boat each day.
- 5 full days on the water with the whales guided by certified/experienced/passionate Guides | education/research data collection
- 1 leisure day (Sunday is a compulsory holiday in Tonga)
- Opportunities to snorkel in coral reefs | in underwater caves | beach-comb on uninhabited islands
- Airport & boat transfers in Vava’u
- Great snorkelling just of the beach, kayaks and SUPs available!
Click Here for Tour # 7022/7/5 'Humpback Heaven': Itinerary
2022: ‘Whales in Paradise’ Tours | 9-nights & 7 days on the water with the whales
Maximum of 8 people only per tour.
Tour #9022A Thur 11 – Sat 20 August – tour fully booked
Tour # 9022B Thur 15 – Sat 24 September – 3 spaces available (pending)
Prices are per person:
Beachside: Double/Twin share: AUD$6,280 Single: Beachside studio AUD$7,390
Deluxe Beachside: Double/Twin share: AUD$6,390 Triple AUD$5,810
PLEASE NOTE: there are 3 x Beachside Studio and 2 x Deluxe Beachside rooms available on these tours. We may also have 1 x Premium Beachside Room option available on some of the tours. Please request your room type in your tour booking. We will do our best to accommodate you in the room-type you have requested.
Tour Inclusions:
- 9 nights in Beachside rooms at the Tongan Beach Resort with ensuite bathrooms – a fabulous resort on the edge of whale nursery.
- Breakfast and lunches plus 7 evening meals | great food and beachside bar | 2 free evenings to experience Traditional Tongan food night or a restaurant in town |delicious lunches on the boat each day.
- 7 full days on the water with the whales guided by certified/experienced/passionate Guides | education/research data collection
- 1 leisure day (Sunday is a compulsory holiday in Tonga)
- Opportunities to snorkel in coral reefs | in underwater caves | beach-comb on uninhabited islands
- Airport & boat transfers in Vava’u
- Great snorkelling just of the beach, kayaks and SUPs available!
Email us for more information about these fabulous tours!
Click Here for: Tour # T9022 'Whales in Paradise': Itinerary

Watching the sunset and rainbow over the Tongan Beach Resort
Your Tour Leader

Annah Evington
Annah is based in beautiful Russell in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand when she is not leading tours in Tonga, Sri Lanka or Norway!
Annah has been valuable part of our WhaleSwim team for most seasons since 2002, and is one of the most experienced whale guides in the world.
Her passion and love for the ocean and all marine life (and whales in particular) shines!
You will definitely have lots of fun with Annah!
She will be your Tour Leader for the 2022 season in Vava’u Tonga.
About our Tours – to find the information for each title below – click the title (with light blue background) and the information will drop down!
CLICK HERE for 'Why we do packaged tours and do not operate day-trips'
CLICK HERE for: 'What's NOT included in our tours'
CLICK HERE for: 'Our Terms & Conditions'
CLICK HERE for: 'Getting to Vava'u, Tonga'
CLICK HERE for: 'Accommodation in Tongatapu (the main island of Tonga)'
CLICK HERE for: 'Gear you will need to bring'
CLICK HERE for: 'Experience required'
CLICK HERE for: 'How many people in the group?'
CLICK HERE for: 'Why you will have longer time in the water on a WhaleSwim Adventure'
CLICK HERE for: 'Your days in Vava'u & on the water'
Your Accommodation
Tongan Beach Resort
Tongan Beach Resort spans 180 meters of beachfront with all 12 guest rooms enjoying views of the golden sand beach and crystal clear turquoise waters of the Port of Refuge Harbour and on some days the humpbacks are seen frolicking in the beautiful clear waters in from of the resort. Our boat picks you up at the jetty each morning and heads out to the whale mursery.
The resort is nestled on the beachfront of the island of ‘Utungake. There is safe swimming at all tides. There is a fully licensed restaurant with great food, in addition to our Sandpit Bar (that serves excellent cocktails as well as an extensive variety of wine and spirits.
There is a large library, a beach towel service, and a water taxi service to Neiafu and back. Just a 15 min drive to the main town and several great restaurants and cafes overlooking the beautiful harbour to experience a fresh lobster, delicious Italian or Asian food, watch an international rugby during your meal and other interesting night-life events in Vava’u.
All rooms have top quality beds and 100% cotton bedding and towels and are only meters away from the water’s edge. The rooms are fitted with electric ceiling fans with open entrances allowing for a natural sea breeze if desired. Each room has its own covered decked balcony with table and chairs to relax and watch the sun set.
Their experienced staff are very friendly and will make your time at the resort an easy and fun experience.
A glimpse at how to watch humpback whales underwater: Doug Allan’s amazing whale encounters in Tonga
while filming for the incredible BBC ‘Blue Planet’ series.