Humpback Whale Swimming in Tonga… In a country with no major heavy industries and only a limited agricultural sector. Humpback whale swimming in Tonga has become a very important source of revenue.
But most of the whale-watching and swimming businesses are either owned by foreigners or are joint ventures. And it is said that almost 70% of whale-watching revenue leaves Tonga…
The other side of that is that Tonga is not an easy or cheap place to run a business.
But as one of the few countries in the world that allow people in the water with humpback whales (with licenced guides).
The available capacity to do that is limited and the demand is high – trips are often booked up a year in advance…
Those trips are also not cheap as there are a lot of costs to cover as explained below.
Whale Swimming 101
Humpback whale swimming in Tonga is a pretty special experience… The whales are there and you are allowed in the water.
The island nation is one of the very few places in the world where that happens, but there are rules that have to be followed – Read more…
Vavu’a Whale Swimming
The main area in Tonga for both whale watching and whale swimming is in Vavu’a and is centered around the small town of Neiafu.
Neiafu is built around the Port of Refuge, a beautiful natural harbor that is a magnet for yachties from all over the Pacific – Read more…
How It works…
Whale swimming and watching in Tonga is a growth industry and demand is high. But it’s not the easiest place to operate from…
Who you use for your trip and the associated logistics will make or break it. So it pays to do some research before you go – Read more…
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