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I’ve always jumped at the opportunity to swim out to wild dolphins, I didn’t imagine swimming with whales. Swimming with whales vava u I travelled to Tonga to do exactly that.
I landed in the islands of Vava’u, with a quick skate from the airport dodging potholes I got a feel for Tonga. Palm trees, pigs running around, locals in the back of run-down pick up trucks. A classic pacific island life, but it has something special.
Vava’u gives a perfectly sheltered sanctuary for humpback whales to give birth so every year they migrate there. This gives swimming with whales vava u a chance to get in close and personal with these giants and the babies.
Out on the boat at dawn, crawling amongst the island scouting the horizon for ‘blows’, which is a faint puff as they breath. Once we spot some we’d creep over, wait 10-15minutes until they surface again. The local legend Izy from who guided us would go spot the whale in the water to see if they would be worth swimming with. There wasn’t a huge rush, we’d see whale after whale, but the key would be looking at the signs if they would stick around or leave. He signalled that it was a ‘singer’. The night before at the accommodation I heard of all the stories and what a ‘singer’ was. I was frothing and hoped to witness it. I entered the water and instantly felt what a ‘singer’ was. It hit my body like being at the front of a festival stage. The sound echoed into my body, I needed earmuffs. Here was this massive truck sized male humpback whale 20m underneath. Just laying, singing away. I was in complete awe, forgetting to breath, trying to remember where I should be. As time passed and totally forgetting to take photos, just watching, I really wasn’t ready for the next part. It was slowly raising to the surface and coming right for me, it then really showed it’s true size as it came up to breath.
Vava’u isn’t like all pacific islands, its not surrounded by endless beaches, more so, large cliffs, but there’s some hidden white sand beaches for those who know where to look. A boat makes life a lot easier. Mel and I decided to get away from the main island of viva’u. A mosquito net, machete, towels, water and bread was all we had. Dropped by boat at sunset we fetched some long sticks to make a teepee for our shelter and faded next to a fire. The next morning our jaw dropped, white sand beach. It was gorgeous. I know exactly where I’m going back to next, living off coconuts and rum. Sadly there’s a downside to this beautiful place.
Tonga opened my eyes up to the ocean. When I was back in Sydney watching the humpbacks pass by, hearing everyone in excitement… I just smiled, I had just spent a month swimming with them. Cheers to the awesome crew that took me out, especially Izy, Diane and Andrew from Vaka Vave along with Phil from Whales in the Wild. Fruit loops; Roanna and Mel for keeping me sane but even more for Mel putting up with me on adventures around Tonga, and the mad man Jeff who travels the world hiding treasure. Tonga was amazing!
I now have an even greater respect for these animals, not just the sheer size, but the graciousness they have around them, the intelligence then to see them launching out of the water. Its something I will never forget.
The Vava’u whale swimming operators are set up around the realities of life… Tourism is really the only significant industry in the Vava’u Group of islands and it revolves around the two main groups of visitors. Those who come to swim with or watch the whales and yachties.
While the yachties spend a reasonable amount of money in the shops and restaurants while they are in town. The whale swimmers and whale watchers spend much more and are very much the main game! What is the salary of a vavair, because the whale season is relatively short, from around mid July to the end of October, there is not much to do outside of those months.
So the operators obviously want to maximize their revenue when the whales are there. And, while visitor numbers are increasing, the number of operators is controlled by the licenses issued by the Tongan Government.
The number of licenses and how they are issued is somewhat of a mystery… But in 2019 there swimming with whales vava u apparently a total of 40 licenses granted for all of Tonga. With 22 in Vava’u, 8 in Ha’apai, 7 in Tongatapu and 3 in ‘Eua.
Overall, the ownership of those businesses was 52.5% foreign and 177 people were employed in those enterprises.
What this all means is that there are a limited number of companies with licenses to take tourists out swimming with whales vava u swim with the whales. And… holding on to those licenses requires compliance with the Tongan whale watching regulations.
Over the past 3-4 years there has been increasing evidence that not all the operators are following the rules. This came to a head in February 2020 swimming with whales vava u Tonga’s Ministry of Tourism announced that the number of licenses in Vava’u would be reduced from 22 to 20!
Clearly there are “issues” with the whale swimming operators in Tonga. Something that has been described very well by Kirsty Bowe.
Kirsty is the daughter of Allan Bowe, who arrived in Tonga in 1992 and started Whale Watch Vava’u the swimming with whales vava u year with the first whale swimming license issued by the Tongan Government!
My personal experience in Vava’u was that those rules were followed. But Swimming with whales vava u have heard many other stories that indicate my experience was not typical!
The general term used to describe the overall impact of this behavior on the whales is “boat pressure”.
Whereby too many boats are trying to get their guests in the water at the same time. Greatly stressing the whales in the overall process.
Google “whale watching in Tonga” and you will find pages of companies all offering fantastic experiences. Clearly though that is not the case and it all boils down to who you use. Plus, to compound it all, Tonga is not the easiest place to operate from.
And there are very significant logistical challenges in running a business that involves taking people out on the water to swim with large marine creatures. All of which add up very quickly.
So don’t go to Tonga for the whales and expect to do it on the cheap. Because your chances of success will be minimal…
I went to Tonga because it had been on my bucket list for a few years. Basically I really wanted to be in the swimming with whales vava u with the humpback whales and get some good photographs.
Sounds kind of easy – right? The Tongan Government seems pretty chilled about these things and lets you in the water. The whales are there, the boats take you out – next step, the front cover of National Geographic!
Trust me, it’s not that easy… If you want a quality experience the first thing you need is a guide. One who really understands the humpback whales and respects their behavior. Secondly, and most importantly, that guide is working with one of the operators that has all the logistics worked out!
Finally, and of profound importance, both the guide swimming with whales vava u the operator must follow the rules. Which also means that you, as the paying guest, must follow the guide’s instructions.
I did a lot of research on who I should use for my trips to Tonga and was happy with the results. You can contact me if you would like some advice on that.
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Come join us aboard one of our 2 boats for private or shared whale watch and swim charters with all the gear you need, lunch & snacks, and our professional, licensed, and conservation-minded skipper & guide crew.
Our 9-meter boats are both fast, twin-engine and purpose-built with observation deck, sunshade, toilet, easy access in and out of the water, and licensed experienced crew.
Enjoy a nice lunch, coffee/tea/water, snorkel gear if you don't have your own, shorty wetsuit, and a hooded neoprene jacket to wear while board if needed.
Shared charters take a maximum of 8 guests on board. Shared and swimming with whales vava u charters swim in groups of 4 guests at any one time with our licensed guide.
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Vava’u is an island group like no other that consists of 56 islands within a 20 mile area and one of the few places in the world where it is possible to have the unique experience of swimming with humpback whales. The whales migrate to the protected calving and breeding grounds of the warm and tranquil waters of Vava’u during the months of July through October.
We are a licensed Whale Swim Tour operator with 18 years of experience. Our island resort is located in the heart of the whale sanctuary and on one of the two main channels where the whales enter the island what is the salary of a vavair. We are not keen as other operators in utilizing the swimming with whales experience as a commercial enterprise but we are privileged by our location and therefore we only cater to our guests staying with us at our resort. Our location gives us the advantage of getting a head start on our tours verses the operators which depart from the main town of Neiafu which is 10 miles away.
We practice the art of approaching these gentle swimming with whales vava u with a noiseless manner and determining whether the calf is old enough to be curios to interact with the swimmers. Our tours are done on our traditional 37ft outrigger Tofua’a Moana. Taken from the Polynesian design, this outrigger has been built on the Eueiki Island by the owner, Mark Belvedere. The Tofua’a Moana (Ocean Whale) is an environmentally friendly vessel, moving quickly and smoothly to provide you with the most comfortable and non-obtrusive approach what is the salary of a vavair the whales.
Our Swim with Whales / What is the salary of a vavair Watching & Listening tours have a duration of approximately 4 to 6 hours. Our rate for this tour is T$60.00 per person per hour. Therefore, your Swim with Whales / Whale Watching & Listening package may be adjusted accordingly at the end of your stay.
By law only four guests and one guide are permitted in the water at any one time. Our tour is usually a 6 hour tour weather depending and adjustable optoma cinemax p1 vs vava 4k the end of your stay. Please read the following link to get familiarized with our guidelines for this activity.
Please Read:Government of Tonga Whale Watching and Swimming Regulations 2013
Our 48-acre island is big enough to make it interesting and small enough to get to know it. Our Island has two beautiful hiking trails. The trail to the upper plateau takes its hikers to discover the unknown tomb of an ancient ancestor and rewards them with spectacular views of the islands to the south. The lower plateau trail takes hikers to a cave where our resident Coconut Crabs have been residing vava soccer player hundreds of years.
This activity is free of charge.
The resort is surrounded by many nearby islands that make ideal destinations for kayaking, sailing and uninhabited island exploring. Our island is fortunate to have a beach that is swimmable at all tide conditions and its’ nearby reef is one of the best snorkeling area in the Kingdom. We provide snorkeling gear, but we suggest you bring your own equipment for maximum comfort.
Customize and Combine your own Tour
**All water related tours a dictated by weather conditions**
All customized tour activities have a price of T$80.00 per person per hour with a minimum of two persons.
In-house PADI recreational scuba diving will soon be available at Treasure Island Resort.
For those water sport enthusiastic, enjoy the accommodation, hospitality and service that we give by staying at Treasure Island Resort and BOY (Bring your own) Gear to enjoy activities such as:
A support boat is available on site at a rate of T$80.00 per person per hour.
Our island has a perfect beach with wind blowing side shore to the beach. Perfect for kite boarders!!!!
If needed a support boat is available for rescue, pick-up and drop-off for a cost of T$120.00 per hour
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Venture off by boat on a guided tour to our neighboring island of ‘Euakafa where an interesting hike to the tomb of a Samoan princess and her lover awaits you. Learn some of the historical tales and legends of Tongas’ interesting cultural past and present. Continue on to discover the magnificence of various historical caves on different islands where you will stop for lunch, snorkel and swim inside the caves and their crystal clear waters. This tour is approximately 3 to 4 hours and include in the packaged rates.
Tonga is located on the Pacific Ocean’s infamous “ring of fire” and prevailing currents bring an abundance of volcanic nutrients to the islands to nourish our rich soft and hard coral beds. Our lush tropical forest provides the ideal setting to discover nature’s non-marine beauty from a South Pacific perspective. You can learn to husk, grate and use coconuts for both food and crafts. The island is home to a large number of bird species and lucky bird watchers may even catch a glimpse of “flying foxes” or the Tongan Whistler, one of Tonga’s two endemic species.
This activity is free of charge.
Walk and Circumnavigate the Island (Free of Charge) – At low tide you can walk and circumnavigate the entire island (proper shoe attire is recommended) to enjoy our coral garden, marine life, amazing caves, cliffs and rock formations that have been formed through time by the tides.
In the Kingdom of Tonga, there is no trade on Sundays. Sunday is a day to relax and soak in the beauty and the culture of this island nation. There is no whale swimming activity on Sundays. The Kingdom of Tonga is the heart of the Polynesian Culture, and one of the oldest kingdoms in the world. This is the only Pacific nation which has never been conquered and is a true monarchy. It, therefore, retains the authentic character and traditions of the South Pacific. On Sundays you can just relax and enjoy our beautiful island and a magnificent beach and a protected reef. You can swimming with whales vava u enjoy a walk around the island or go to our “outlook” and enjoy the magnificent views. During the evening after dinner, enjoy a Historical talk and learn about the Maritime achievements and History of these great navigators and their unique voyaging vessels.
Whale Swim, Watching & Listening Tour (Tours available from 15th of July thru 15th of October)
Treasure Island Eueiki Eco-Resort is located in the center of the island group where the humpback whales come each year during the months of July, August, September and October. The whales leave the open ocean to give birth to their calves and breed in the warm and protected tranquil waters of Vava’u. Our Island is situated between two of the three deep water channels where the whales enter the island group from the south. We are a licensed whale swim operator. So…start with the advantage of already being in the center of the whale nursery to take our tour from swimming with whales vava u island on one of our two boats. “Tofua’a Moana” is our traditional 37ft outrigger. Taken from the Polynesian design, this outrigger has been built on Eueiki Island by the owner, Mark Belvedere. The Tofua’a Moana (Ocean Whale) is an environmentally friendly vessel, moving quickly, smoothly and quietly to provide you with the most comfortable and non-obtrusive approach to the whales. “Moana Loloto” (Deep Swimming with whales vava u designed and built by the resorts’ owner, Mark Belvedere, is our newest addition to our fleet. Built in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, “Moana Loloto” is a 31ft. long, walk around cabin with a tunnel haul and we have her vava yacht specs an exploration, whale swim and scuba boat. This vessel is also very quiet and vava night light south africa when utilizing it for swimming with the whales. Enjoy the singing of the male’s song through our hydrophones
Children and Whale Swimming
Children are not allowed to participate in the “Swimming with the Whales” activity UNLESS THEY ARE STRICTLY UNDER THE RESPONSIBILITY OF A PARENT AND OR GUARDIAN AND THE RESPONSIBLE ADULT AND OR GUARDIAN SIGNS A WAIVER FOR THE CHILD.
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