Dive With Whales In Tonga

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Tonga is a country located in the South Pacific, close to Fiji and French Polynesia, but with the difference of still being outside the mass tourism axis. So, for those looking for off the beaten path destinations, this is one of the places that will captivate you.

The high season in Tonga combines with the period of observing and encountering whales, as this is one of the main reasons people go there!

From July to October each year, humpback whales move from the Arctic to the warm waters of the South Pacific to give birth to humpback whales.

From August to October are the best months, as the baby whales will be 4 to 6 weeks old, and as they become more independent, the mothers are more comfortable letting them interact with people. You can not miss this opportunity.

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How to get there

There are direct international flights to Tonga from Australia (Sydney), New Zealand (Auckland), Fiji (Nadi and Suva) and America Samoa.

Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand airlines both fly from Auckland.

Virgin Australia also flies out of Sydney.

Air Pacific flies from Fiji via Nadi and Suva.

Talofa Airways flies from America to Samoa,

NUKU‘ALOFA 

The main island of Tonga is called Tongatapu and the capital where all tourists usually stay is Nuku‘alofa.

There are not many accommodation options, and in the high season (which coincides with the whale season) prices rise significantly, as annual tourism depends on this quarter to sustain itself.

If you decide to snorkel with whales in Tonga, one of the first decisions you'll have to make will be which set of Tonga islands to visit.

Some people stay on the main island (Tongatapu), where all international flights arrive.

Staying on Tongatapu Island, you can go on excursions to see whales.

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The best islands to swim with whales in Tonga are Ha'apai and Vava'u.

Hundreds of whales migrate to Tonga every year.

Geographically speaking, Ha'apai is further south of the main island, so whales pass there first before finally reaching Vava'u.

Being further south, the cold waters of Ha'apai are more preferred by whales and another advantage of Ha'apai is that there are fewer whale tour operators, so the whale x man percentage is lower, and this becomes more sustainable and Ecologically correct.

Humpback whales migrate from Antarctica to the tropical waters of Tonga during the southern hemisphere winter to reproduce and care for their young.

Although humpback whales make this migration in several places in the world, including South America, there are few countries that allow the practice of snorkeling whale watching (swimming with whales). Tonga is perhaps the best in the world for this practice!

Tonga until the 70's had whaling as the main source of income for its residents, today, since hunting was abolished and the country reverted the effort to tourism and many locals live exclusively from this economy to survive.

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Tips for your trip to Tonga

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Always choose companies to swim with whales that are registered and authorized to carry out the tour. And preferably when part of the crew is local.

Give preference to companies that operate with the fewest people possible on the boat, the rule for swimming with the whales is that only 4 people can be in the water with the whales, that way, the more people, the less time and the chance of get close to the humpbacks.

You need to know how to swim, be able to do strokes and know how to get around with the snorkel.

Try to take more than one tour during your trip.

If you wear glasses and don't know how to snorkel with a contact lens. Let the company you hire know your grade so they can try to find a snorkel mask that helps with visualization.

If you feel sick on boats, don't forget to take medication before the trip.

Book the tour in advance to ensure you get a seat on the boats.

The tours are released to spend only 1h30 with each group of whales, so for groups larger than 4 people, there are relays.

Now that you've got all the tips, all you have to do is set up the itinerary, choose the accommodation using BITBOOK.NET, pack your suitcase and throw yourself into the charm of this amazing place.

I have no doubt that you will have unforgettable days. If you have any questions, leave them in the comments and we'll be happy to answer them!

Safe travel and enjoy this amazing place!