Why choose us?
At WhaleSwim Adventures, eco-tourism isn’t just a label—it’s at the heart of everything we do.
For over 26 years, we’ve been leading respectful, small-group whale swim holidays that create once-in-a-lifetime memories without compromising the wellbeing of the whales or the oceans they call home.
When you choose us, you’re not just booking a holiday—you’re joining a deeply meaningful experience led by a team of passionate, environmentally-aware professionals who have spent decades working closely with whales.
We operate in carefully chosen locations—far from the crowds—where humpback whales, orca, pygmy blue whales, and other marine species migrate to breed, give birth, or feed. Every swim is guided with intention, patience, and deep respect. The whales come to us—not the other way around.
We believe that real connection comes through responsibility, education, and care.
Our eco-tours reflect that:
🐋 We collaborate with marine scientists and support whale conservation initiatives.
🌱 We avoid single-use plastics and minimize our environmental footprint.
💙 We create space for you to connect with nature in a way that’s both inspiring and sustainable.
Most importantly, we treat you as part of our WhaleSwim family. Many of our guests return year after year—not just for the whales, but for the feeling of being part of something bigger: a community that truly cares.
When you travel with WhaleSwim, you’re choosing:
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A tour operator with unmatched experience in swimming with whales.
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A company that puts the planet and its creatures first.
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A team that treats you like family.
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A journey that stays in your heart long after you return home.
Because it matters.
Because it’s worth it.
Because we care.
OUR ENVIRONMENTAL DEDICATION
Using our knowledge on how to approach the whales, partnering with NGOs for whale identification, using re-usable items... We support nature and our whales the best way we can.
Away from the crowds
Whale ID Research
Local Partnerships
Our eco-tours take place only in certain areas of our oceans (away from commercial tourism), where these encounters are guided by trained and experienced naturalists insuring that we have the least impact these intelligent mammals as possible and that the whales are honoured and respected at all times and not harassed or invaded in any way.
We collect humpback whale ID photos for the Tongan Fluke Collective in Tonga, the Tahiti Marine-life Research Collective, Happy Whale, and the Pacific Whale Foundation in Hawaii. Additionally, we record whale songs for Libby Eyre, Australia’s leading expert on whale songs worldwide. These efforts, conducted during our eco-tours in each location, support the ongoing research and conservation of South Pacific humpback whales
We have a strict policy of working with a variety of accommodation facilities, charter companies, restaurants, taxis, local tour operators to ensure that the local businesses and communities benefit from our personally escorted eco-tours.
And what about recycling?
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We fill personal water bottles with with natural spring or filtered water each day.
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We supply re-usable plastic lunch boxes to our caterers for lunches each day in Tonga.
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We do not print information brochures, all our information is on our website where information can be downloaded if and when required.
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All paper and plastics in our offices & homes is recycled and we refrain from accepting plastic bags or wrapping whenever possible.
We take care of YOU
You are our priority. Our tours are designed so you can just enjoy, relax and make the most of your time with the whales is gobsmacking, life-changing and unforgettable. So you have special moments, one’s that leave you speechless or tearful, when you return to the boat. A quietness prevails on the last few days of our tours. We are told it’s an inner peaceful joy. . . that cannot always be explained.
Comfortable boats, delicious food, floating in warm azure ocean and turquoise lagoons, sharing with like-minded people, lots of laughing and permanently smiling! We are here to make sure you spend the most unforgettable time with us. Its also important to us that you just can’t stop smiling day after day! Many guests report that it continues for days after they return home! We love it and know we have achieved what we do this for.
So much gratitude!
The culture of the locals add to your experience in each destination and always makes each trip precious and different!
Check out our tours' descriptions to discover more!