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Activities in Vava'u Island Group, Tonga

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Whale Watching/Swimming

Tonga is serious about protecting Whales! Help us

When whale watching on the water

In the caution zone

Swimming with whales

Activities banned for interacting with whales

Specialist interactions

Whale watching from the air

DO NOT Whalewatch or Swim with Whales from private yachts or by hiring a local speed boat! Fines, visa cancellation, risking your personal and your vessels safety and harassing a wild animal is NOT worth the risk!

This is the best place to see whales in the wild. With its long season and numerous whales of different types and very close proximity to town it is a great place to see whales. There is also a number of operators offering different services.

Tonga is one of 3 countries where you can swim with whales

Whale exclusion zone diagram
An exclusion zone exists for non-licenced whale watch operators.

 

licenced operator and operating under Regulations approved by Government


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