As Tonga & Niue are 2 of the only 3 locations (Tonga, Niue & Silver Bank) in the world where you can snorkel with the gentle humpback whales . . this is truly a unique opportunity!
The warm waters surrounding Vava'u make ideal calfing and mating grounds for the magnificent Humpback Whale.

The Southern Humpback Whale migrates to Tonga from Antartica, a journey of 6000 miles. From the month of July through to November the whales can been seen and heard frollocking.

Whale Watch Vava'u has two capable vessels available for charter, so you can get up close and personal with them. Phoenix and Lulutahi were purpose built in New Zealand. Lulutahi has seating for 20 passengers, ladder for easy access to and from the water, life jackets and safety equipment, toilet and viewing platform. We have a hydrophone onboard so listening to the males song is possible. Some days the song will ring clearly through the hull of the boat. We also have a range of snorkelling gear available free of charge. Phoenix has seating for 8 passengers and all other equipment that is mentioned above for Lulutahi. Cost per person per day is T$125.

From 2004 we will be taking a maximum of 12 passengers only, no over crowding for a more intimate experience.

Phoenix our other whale watching vessels is used exclusively for Mounu Island Resort guests, however when not in charter with guests she becomes available to the public.

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