We are so lucky to have the opportunity to swim with humpback whales in Tonga. The weather is warm and the water clarity is amazing! Surprisingly sometimes we don't even have to go into very deep to see the whales. On many whale swims you will be able to see the sand and reef below! I have guests join me who bring anything from a iPhone waterproof case to a full underwater housing system - and I’ve seen great shots from both! If you know your way around a DSLR and are interes

We've returned from our August 2019 trip to the Ha'apai Islands to swim with humpback whales! We had a fantastic group which consisted of the Mc Donald family from London, Jane and Bernard from Cardiff and the lovely Elaine from Scotland. Once everyone arrived in Ha'apai they had the day to settle into their bungalows and surroundings at their leisure. That night the resort put on a fantastic feast of all the local delights for us to try. Followed by a dancing show performed

Just back from Sri Lanka! I spent 3 weeks on the south coast researching the local population of blue whales that feed and breed off the coast. You'd think that finding a blue whale in such a vast mass of ocean would be near to impossible - we managed to see 4 or 5 most days. The first thing you notice when you head out from the shore is a horizon full of huge cargo ships. Unfortunately the blue whales share their home with the busy Sri Lankan shipping lane. This results in m

A good quality mask is worth the money, this applies to snorkelling gear for both scuba and snorkelling. If you are travelling thousands of miles to experience swimming with whales in Tonga then the last thing you want is your mask leaking or fogging up. So I've put together a small article of advice for people looking to buy a new snorkel and mask. A good snorkel mask will have high quality glass which gives you a clear view and helps avoid any blemishes that can appear. Alt

Thanks to the wonderful team from Manor magazine for the incredible spread in their summer issue this year! You'll find a copy in most retail stores - make sure to pick one up for a good read on my whale photography work and upcoming trips! #TravelDestinations #Underwaterphotographyholidays #SLRholidays #whalephotographytrips #Swimwithwhales #WhaleswimTours #HumpbackWhalePhotography #SnorkellingHolidays #Swimmingwithhumpbacks #2019whaleswimtonga #Tonga

Rest assured you will be extremely comfortable and well looked after during your trip to Tonga! The resort is small, with only 12 bungalows, of which all have beachfront and sea views. The resort has been built on the island to take in the sunset views each evening over the beautiful white sandy beach. Use of kayaks, paddle boards and snorkelling gear are all included in your stay. The lagoon at the end of the beach has some of the best snorkelling in Tonga. The reef is abund

You don't need a tank and dive gear to swim with humpback whales in Tonga! Many people think that you need to be a qualified diver to join our trips, but the great news is that all you need is a snorkel and mask! - which we'll provide if you don't have your own. It's a good idea to have a bit of practise before you arrive so you can get used to wearing the mask and breathing through the snorkel. We'll be there to give guidance and tips if you need a bit more advise when you a

It's hard to imagine what it feels like to be in the water next to a 30,000kg whale! So here's a little show reel of some underwater footage of swimming with the humpback whales in Tonga. Each encounter differs from the next, on your first swim you could be swimming with a mother and calf, the next you could be swimming next to 2 adult whales, calves feeding from their mother and playful calves that just want to show off! It's not unusual to see several different whales in on

All fluke shots from the Tonga Whale Swim Tour will be sent to the Tongan Fluke Collective. These photos help the TFC and scientists build a better understanding of the Tongan humpback numbers and individual migration tracks. All guests on the tour are also encouraged to send in any fluke shots from the trip. https://www.flickr.com/groups/tonganflukecollective/ #whalephotographytrips #Tongawhaleswim #Whaleswimming #Swimmingwithhumpbacks #Swimwithwhales #Flukephoto #Whalefluke