Swim with Whales Guaranteed - Small Groups, Photography Included

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Every tour contributes to active whale research, with experienced guides conducting photo identification and recording behavioural observations that support conservation and responsible whale tourism. Small group sizes ensure a personal, unhurried experience with more time in the water and increased swim opportunities, suitable for solo travellers, couples, and adventure seekers. Professional photography is included, allowing you to stay present while receiving high quality images of your encounter. Tours are led by highly experienced guides and conducted ethically and safely, with whale welfare as the priority, we have decades of experience with these majestic beings and it shows. Guests consistently highlight the strong organisation, knowledgeable crew, quality equipment, and exceptional whale encounters in pristine environments. This is a purpose led whale swim that delivers meaningful experiences while supporting whale protection.

What's Included

Small group sizes for a personal experience
Life Jacket and Vests
Wetsuit and Rash Shirts Hire
Internationally experienced, qualified professional photographer
Professional, experienced guides specialising in whale behaviour and safety
Personal Rescue Flotation Device for novice swimmers
Secure Storage for Precious Items
Premium Quality Mask, Snorkel, Reefshoes and Fins
Go Pro Hire
Accommodation Transfers at an additional $30 per person

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Rarotonga

Please get in touch via email for directions on where to meet

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

An intimate, ethical whale encounter that contributes to real world research.

If swimming with whales has been on your bucket list, this is the experience you’ve been waiting for. Join an intimate, small group whale swim designed for meaningful, ethical, and unforgettable encounters with some of the ocean’s most majestic giants, while actively contributing to whale research and conservation.

Every tour is more than just an experience. Each trip plays a role in ongoing whale research, helping scientists better understand whale behaviour, migration, and population health. Your time in the water directly supports the protection of these incredible animals for future generations.

The Experience
Enter the water alongside humpback whales in their natural environment and witness their immense size, grace, and gentleness up close. Encounters are conducted calmly and respectfully, allowing whales to control the interaction. When it happens, it’s emotional, powerful, and unforgettable.

Guests consistently describe our tour as life changing, deeply moving, and one of the most profound wildlife experiences on Earth.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Experience Cook Islands

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Sustainable Tours
Whale Watching
On the Water
Dolphin Watching
Freediving
Wildlife Encounters
Wildlife Watching
Involves Animals
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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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