Things To See & Do > Adventures > Whale Swimming & Watching

Slip into the water with the magnificent humpback whales, known for their beautiful singing and powerful aerial displays. There are also plenty of opportunities to watch the whales’ spectacular displays from the comfort of a boat. The whales migrate to the Kingdom of Tonga every year in June to give birth and mate and stay until November.

Whale Watching – Tongatapu & ‘Eua

Deep Blue Diving – Whalewatching

Deep Blue Diving Tongan family run business. Only diving and whale swimming operator for ‘Eua and Tongatapu….more >>

Whale Watching – Tongatapu

Sea Star Yacht Charter

Discover the magic beauty of the majestic Humpback Whales as you watch them glide past you during their migration season onboard this beautiful 54ft blue water sailing yacht with traditional teak interior and large protected cockpit…more >>

Whale Watching – Ha’apai

Happy Ha’apai Divers (OceanBlue Adventures)

“Happy Ha’apai Divers” (also known as OceanBlue Adventures) are based on the north western tip of Foa Island (in the Ha’apai group) surrounded by some of the most beautiful beaches and coral reefs in Ha’apai. Happy Ha’apai Divers are a member of the PADI Dive Resort Association. They operate all year round and offer scuba diving, snorkeling, island tours and whale watching and swimming trips (July – November). More >>

Fins ‘N’ Flukes

Fins ‘N’ Flukes operate all year round, offering whale watching trips in Ha’apai from July to November…more >>

Whale Watching – Vava’u

Beluga Diving

Whale Watch with Beluga Diving Vavaú in the Kingdom of Tonga..more >>

Dive Vava’u Whalewatching

Watching the Humpback Whales is a treat everyone should see, both above and below the surface. Watch the whales with Dive Vava’u..more >>

Dolphin Pacific Diving

Our company has been involved with these magnificent creatures in Niue and Vava’u waters since 1983. Each year we see “old friends” return and “play” with our swimmers at close quarters…more >>

Endangered Encounters

Come whale watching with Endangered Encounters and get up close and personal with Vava’u’s mystical giants..more >>

Friendly Islands Kayak – Whale Discovery

Celebrate the annual return of the Humpback Whales from Antarctica to the Vava’u Archipelago, South Pacific with ‘Whale Discoveries’. Join us aboard our 8.5 metre purpose-built vessel ‘Tropic Bird’ for whale watching….more >>

Hakula Lodge – Whales-in-the-Wild

In Vava’u, Tonga we not only have the privilege of Watching whales in the wild above the water, but we have the unique opportunity to observe the whales in the water!!…more >>

Ikalahi Lodge – Hunga Island Humpback

Hunga Island is a favourite haven for playful humpbacks and they are right on our doorstep …. just minutes from our lagoon entrance…more >>

Kiwi Magic Charters

Kiwi Magic has been operating in Vava’u since 1991…more >>

Melinda Sea Adventures

Melinda is the only vessel operating whale watching tours under sail in Vava’u…more >>

Sailing Safaris

Sailing Safaris has been in Vava’u watching whales and chartering boats since 1991. Between us we have more than 50 years experience of the whales and have spent the last 15 years chartering, sailing and sharing the beauty and history of Vava’u and Tonga….more >>

Tongan Expeditions

Tongan Expeditions provides whale watching, snorkeling, sightseeing and fishing trips with a difference with experienced local skippers and guides…more >>

Whale Watch Vava’u

Whale Watch Vava’u has two capable vessels available for charter, so you can get up close and personal with the whales. They have a hydrophone onboard so listening to the male song is possible; also available are a range of snorkelling gear…more >>