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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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Humpback whale mother and calf swimming together in Tonga
Jul – Oct
Mid-July to October, when the humpbacks are in Vava’u
7nights
5 swim days, Saturday to Saturday, seven hours on the water each day
4 or 6guests
Per boat, and that is the whole boat
$1,500USD
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.

Most guests book about a year ahead. Four or six places a boat does not go far, and the peak weeks go first. In 18+ 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.

    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

    Emailinfo@humpbackswims.comWhatsApp+1 (650) 338-7553USA number. WhatsApp only — not a regular phone line.Click here to message us on WhatsApp
    Before you write

    Season, boats, gear, costs, cancellation and visas are all answered in the FAQ.

    Read the FAQ

    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.

    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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