Swimming With Gentle Giants

04/08/2024

Last remaining spots to swim with the whales in Tonga. Message me for special offers!
Swimming With Gentle Giants

27/07/2024

first few days with the whales have been amazing. clear water, curious whales and nature in all its glory. we still have some last minute spaces in September, message us for details:
Swimming With Gentle Giants

29/06/2024

Been out of the water for a while but looking forward to getting back in the ocean to get up close and personal with these gentle giants in Tonga. want to join us this season? we still have a few spaces left. message me for details
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24/06/2024

Tonga 2024 Humpback Whale Season is starting and we still have last minute spaces available.

Swim with whales by day, watch the magnificent sunset then relax under the stars in stunning Vava'u

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20/06/2024

Its that time of year when we head north to the Great Barrier Reef and experience the majestic Dwarf Minke Whales in the tropical clear Queensland waters. If you missed out this year Join us in the water with these curious and rarely seen whales next season. Swimming With Gentle Giants
Image shot with Marelux R5 housing, 230mm dome
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17/06/2024

We have a last minute space just open up on our Orca & Aurora exclusive expedition this November in the Norwegian Fjords. this is the best time of year to get in the water with the Orcas and see the Northern Lights. message me for details!

16/05/2024

Want to swim with whales, enjoy a tropical island, snorkel pristine reefs? well Tonga is the best place in the world to do this and we have some spaces available in August and October this year. Our Team of Marine Biologists and Professional photographers will be your expert team. message me for special offer details!

28/04/2024

Can you see yourself coming face to face with a humpback whale! Nothing can compare to swimming with these gentle giants in the tropical waters of Tonga. we still have some spaces left for this season. visit our website at www.swimmingwithgentlegiants.com or message me for special offers.

28/02/2024

we have some spaces left on our 2024 Tours to swim with the whales in Tonga. Imagine coming face to face with these majestic humpback whales. Join us at Swimming With Gentle Giants for the experience of a life time. Message me for details.

16/01/2024

Swim with whales in Tonga July - October. Our program includes citizen science initiatives, photography and marine lectures, exclusive small group encounters with the whales and a local Tongan experience. Message me for details.

10/01/2024

Only 2 spaces left on our Kati Thanda - Lake Eyre Aerial Photography & Outback Astrophotography workshop this June. message me if you are keen to join us in this amazing iconic outback location.

05/01/2024

Join us in Tonga this year with our amazing team of Professional photographers and Marine biologists to experience the whales up close and personal. check out what it s like to be in the tropical clear waters of Tonga. https://vimeo.com/487560348?share=copy
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Tonga Humpback whales and marine mammals underwater, video

20/10/2023

What an amazing season in Tonga, I think we had one of the best teams (Grant Thomas Photography, John Natoli, Andre Rerekura, Nush Freedman, Alex Kydd Photography, Em Hanney, Brett Lobwein, Pete McGee) ever this year at Swimming With Gentle Giants. I am so grateful to these amazing talented photographers and professionals who brought joy to so many people and created a connection with the ocean for our guests. The 2024 season dates are already on our website (https://swimmingwithgentlegiants.com/tour-dates-prices/2024-tonga-tours/), and we have limited spaces on our tours next year. so if it is your dream to swim with whales in the tropical clear waters of Tonga, check out our website or message me for details. Scott Portelli

06/10/2023

Want to join us in one of the most amazing places to swim with Humpback whales? then Tonga 2024 is your chance! we still have some spaces left on our Tours next year. (All inclusive tours, with Marine Biologist and Professional Photographers) message me for details or check out our website here: https://swimmingwithgentlegiants.com/tour-dates-prices/2024-tonga-tours/

Scott Portelli

12/03/2023

We are heading back to Tonga this year and looking forward to getting back in the water with these gentle giants. Join us from July to October for this once in a lifetime experience. we have been taking people to Tonga for 20 years and have had some of the most memorable encounters and seen some unique behaviour. at Swimming with Gentle Giants we have a Marine Biologist & Professional Photographer on all our tours.

12/07/2022

Tonga 2023 with these beauties. Who's joining us?! 🐋❤️
Tour dates available now >>>http://ow.ly/s9xF50JU9JS
Want to know more about swimming with the humpbacks in Tonga? Check out our FAQs >>> http://swimmingwithgentlegiants.com/faqs/

07/07/2022

Have you always dreamt of swimming with humpback whales? After a long break, we're beyond excited to launch our 2023 Tonga tour dates! Check out our amazing range of tours >>> http://ow.ly/Wj9U50JQXBQ

21/01/2022

We are thinking of all of our friends in Tonga after the volcano eruption and tsunami disaster that hit our beautiful islands last Saturday. We are also extending our thoughts and deepest sympathies to the families of those who tragically lost their lives.

Detailed information about the extent of the damage is still limited but as soon as we hear more we will let you all know.

We will be offering our support to assist as much as we can, and we will provide you with details of any local fundraising opportunities to help support and rebuild the communities that have been impacted.

Thank you to everyone who has reached out to us over the last week, I know that our friends in Tonga appreciate your concern and offers of assistance.

31/08/2021

Check out this special mum and calf moment we got to witness in the warm tropical waters of Tonga.

30/08/2021

We can't wait to explore Tonga with our 2022 guests. We still have a couple of spaces available on our schedule if you would like to join us! >> LINK IN BIO

29/08/2021

Mums and bubs are one of the many highlights of our Swimming with Gentle Giants tours. We still have a few dates available for our 2022 season >> Link in bio

28/08/2021

Getting up close and personal with these huge animals is always an amazing experience. They are always watchful but happy to let us share their space with them.

27/08/2021

The water clarity is so clear in Tonga - and the balmy water temps make it perfect for snorkeling and exploring the reefs and cave systems! Where is your fave place to snorkel?

26/08/2021

Each whale we encounter has such a different personality. Some are reserved and like to keep their distances, others like to come up close and investigate what we are up to in their home. Have you ever swum with whales in the wild?

25/08/2021

There are so many hues of blue here in Tonga. We can't wait to be back and in the water again next year!

24/08/2021

Fun fact: These beautiful humpbacks normally hold their breath for 5-10 minutes at a time, but can go longer if needed!

23/08/2021

Tonga = time to chillax. Make sure to add this destination to your wish lists for next year!

22/08/2021

While some of our whale friends are shy, others seem to enjoy an extreme close up when we're exploring the ocean with them. We're sad we won't be joining them this year but we're excited to release our dates for our 2022 season >>>

21/08/2021

We love this pic of a curious calf checking us out while their mum keeps a close eye on her baby.

04/08/2021

There are so many beautiful reefs and deserted islands to explore in Tonga. We are looking forward to being able to spend time in this beautiful country again soon.