Tonga

In August/September 2024, we spent 2 weeks in Vava'u Tonga with Sebastian and Rachel from Whale Expeditions. During that time, we were able to swim with humpback whales on 10 days. It was a fabulous experience that we'll never forget! Here are a few highlights from the trip. Stills were taken with a Canon R5 in an Isotta housing, videos with an iPhone in a DiveVolk housing. Turn your sound on when watching the videos.

Mom with very young calf
Mom with very young calf
Curious Calf
Curious Calf
Heat Run - Multiple Males Chasing a Female
Heat Run - Multiple Males Chasing a Female
Sun Kissed
Sun Kissed
Mon with Playful Calf
Mon with Playful Calf
Tale Slaps
Tale Slaps
Heat Run - Multiple Males Chasing a Female
Heat Run - Multiple Males Chasing a Female
Heat Run - Multiple Males Chasing a Female
Heat Run - Multiple Males Chasing a Female
Heat Run - Multiple Males Chasing a Female
Heat Run - Multiple Males Chasing a Female
Mom and calf
Mom and calf
Mom, Calf & Escort
Mom, Calf & Escort
Mom, Calf & Escort
Mom, Calf & Escort
Mom with very young calf
Mom with very young calf
Heat Run
Heat Run
Heat Run - Multiple Males Chasing a Female
Heat Run - Multiple Males Chasing a Female

Swimming with a heat run - above and below water perspectives.

Video clips from a few encounters with playful calves.

We spent time with a male humpback as he sang his heart out. The singing was recorded with a hydrophone by Whale Expeditions.

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