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Book your week
with the whales

Bookings are made here on the site, and the availability you see is live. If you would rather ask first, write to us — a person answers.

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Mid-July – October
When the humpbacks are in Vava’u
7 nights · 5 swim days
Saturday to Saturday, seven hours on the water each day
4 or 6 guests
Per boat, and that is the whole boat
$1,500 USD
Deposit to hold your place
How it works

Three choices,
then you are booked

Everything happens on this site. There is no waiting list and we cannot hold a place by email — weeks go in the order they are booked.

Step 1

Choose your boat

A 4-passenger boat means you are in the water for every encounter. A 6-passenger boat rotates four swimmers at a time, at a lower price.

Step 2

Choose where you stay

The Flying Annie Moa guesthouse, walking distance to town, or the oceanfront Mystic Sands resort. Both include breakfast and airport transfers.

Step 3

Pick your week

Choose an available week and reserve it in the online checkout. A $1,500 USD deposit confirms your place; the balance is due 120 days before departure.

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Most guests book about a year ahead. Four or six places a boat does not go far, and the peak weeks go first. In twenty years we have never had a group go home without swimming with whales — but we have had plenty of people miss the week they wanted.
Questions first

Ask us anything

This form is for questions — it does not reserve a place. Places are held once a week is booked and the deposit is paid. But if something is holding you up, tell us and we will come back to you.

Enquiry form

Send us a message

    Helpful to include
    1
    Which season

    2027 or 2028 — and a week or rough month if you have one in mind.

    2
    How many of you

    And whether you are sharing a room or want one to yourself.

    3
    Which boat

    4-passenger for every encounter, or 6-passenger with a rotation.

    4
    Anything we should know

    Swimming ability, camera gear, dietary needs, or extra nights on the island.

    Or reach us directly

    WhatsApp+1 (650) 338-7553USA number. WhatsApp only — not a regular phone line.

    Before you writeRead the FAQSeason, boats, gear, costs, cancellation and visas are all answered there.
    Before you book

    The terms,
    in plain English

    Deposit
    A non-refundable $1,500 USD deposit confirms and holds your place.
    Balance
    The final balance is due 120 days before departure. Payment plans are available — just ask.
    Cancellation
    120 days or more: 20% of the trip cost, plus the deposit. Less than 120 days: 100% cancellation fee.
    Insurance
    Mandatory, and it must include evacuation cover. Take it when you book, not later.
    Single supplement
    Space permitting: $500 USD at Flying Annie Moa, $1,050 USD at Mystic Sands.
    Payment
    Taken through WeTravel — credit card, or bank transfer from a US account.
    Full FAQGroups & film crews

    Four or six guests.
    That is the whole boat.

    Mid-July to October in Vava’u. Availability on the site is live, so a week showing spaces really has them.

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