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Where to tickle a grey whale

seamamma wrote 1 month ago: Ever had an idea that just wouldn’t let you go? A bee in your bonnet? I wouldn’t mind a bee. They so … more →

Tags: single mother, beach, Travel, whales, grey whales, Gray Whales, migration, Mexico, arctic

Adventure. Explore. Wander. Be aware. Be curious. Live.

A tale or two to tell..... wrote 4 months ago: “Adventure is a path. Real adventure – self-determined, self-motivated, often risky – forces you to … more →

Tags: Life, travel and adventures, Tonga, Travel, Boracay, Photography, Phillipines, Vietnam, Saigon, adventure

Tonga a paradise for whales

Doug Hoffman wrote 6 months ago: Tonga is one of the few places in the world where it is legal to snorkel with humpback whales. The c … more →

Tags: Decor, Gallery 2, Island scenic, Marine, photography workshops, Travel, whales, guided tours, Humpback whales

Last trip of the season

Ha'apai Whale and Sail wrote 7 months ago: We ventured out for the last trip of the season, as the whales have started their long migration sou … more →

Tags: Whale watching, Whale Watching Season 2012, Whale Watching, Whale watching Tonga, Whale watching Ha'apai, Humpback whales, Ha'apai activities, Tonga tourism, whale encounters

Whales on the go

Ha'apai Whale and Sail wrote 7 months ago: We first spotted a juvenile on his own circling a reef and watched his beautiful tail as he dove dow … more →

Tags: Whale watching, Snorkeling, ha'apai, Whale Watching Season 2012, Whale Watching, Whale watching Tonga, Whale watching Ha'apai, Humpback whales, Ha'apai activities

Quiet Water

Ha'apai Whale and Sail wrote 7 months ago: A good group of people joined us for a windy day of whale watching. The sea was quiet with few whale … more →

Tags: Whale watching, Snorkeling, Uoleva Island, ha'apai, Whale Watching Season 2012, Whale Watching, Whale watching Tonga, Whale watching Ha'apai, Humpback whales

All About The Swimming

Ha'apai Whale and Sail wrote 8 months ago: Whales are certainly still enjoying Ha’apai waters, our first swim just 7 min from leaving the harbo … more →

Tags: Whale watching, Whale Watching Season 2012, Whale Watching, Whale watching Tonga, Whale watching Ha'apai, Humpback whales, Ha'apai activities, Tonga tourism, whale encounters

Young Calf keeps Mom Awake

Ha'apai Whale and Sail wrote 8 months ago: As the beautiful day began, we were very lucky to find a cute and fun little calf, which was keeping … more →

Tags: Whale watching, Snorkeling, Whale Watching Season 2012, Whale Watching, Whale watching Tonga, Whale watching Ha'apai, Humpback whales, Ha'apai activities, Tonga tourism

Swimming at Hakau Faha

Ha'apai Whale and Sail wrote 8 months ago: The calm weather allowed us another great day out at sea. We had good morning swims with a mother, h … more →

Tags: Whale watching, Whale Watching Season 2012, Whale Watching, Whale watching Tonga, Whale watching Ha'apai, Humpback whales, Ha'apai activities, Tonga tourism, whale encounters

A bit of everything

Ha'apai Whale and Sail wrote 8 months ago: As the end of the season is approaching we are noticing fewer whales close in. We were fortunate to … more →

Tags: Whale watching, Whale Watching Season 2012, Whale Watching, Whale watching Tonga, Whale watching Ha'apai, Humpback whales, Ha'apai activities, Tonga tourism, whale encounters

Swimming with Whales in Tonga

Doug Hoffman wrote 8 months ago: I am very excited for this season of Whale swimming and photography in Tonga.  While this seasons tr … more →

Tags: whales, Island scenic, Marine, Travel, Decor, photography workshops, Gallery 2, Tonga, whales

Rough swells, chilled out whales

Ha'apai Whale and Sail wrote 8 months ago: Another windy day in Ha’apai which makes the whale watching a bit more challenging. We found a … more →

Tags: Whale watching, Whale Watching Season 2012, Whale Watching, Whale watching Tonga, Whale watching Ha'apai, Humpback whales, Ha'apai activities, Tonga tourism, whale encounters

Happy Humpback Whale

Doug Hoffman wrote 8 months ago: This whale was playing with me for a long time, and it seemed to wave goodbye once it was ready to j … more →

Tags: whales, Island scenic, Marine, Travel, Decor, photography workshops, Gallery 2, Tonga, Photography

A week with Photographers

Ha'apai Whale and Sail wrote 8 months ago: We were happy to work a week with professional photographers from the U.S. And the whales in Ha’apai … more →

Tags: Whale watching, Snorkeling, Uoleva Island, ha'apai, Whale Watching Season 2012, Whale Watching, Whale watching Tonga, Whale watching Ha'apai, Humpback whales

Swim with whales in tonga in 2013

Doug Hoffman wrote 8 months ago: This will be my 9th season leading trips to Tonga to swim with whales.  I have space open on three b … more →

Tags: whales, Marine, Travel, photography workshops, Tonga, swimming with whales in Tonga, Photography

Rough and Windy

Ha'apai Whale and Sail wrote 8 months ago: The wind had piped up for the day so we were forced to stay close to shore. Luckily for us so did so … more →

Tags: Whale watching, ha'apai, Whale Watching Season 2012, Whale Watching, Whale watching Tonga, Whale watching Ha'apai, Humpback whales, Ha'apai activities, Tonga tourism

A day for breaching

Ha'apai Whale and Sail wrote 8 months ago: Plenty of whales wherever we looked. We started off with everyone getting an hour in the water with … more →

Tags: Whale watching, Whale Watching Season 2012, Whale Watching, Whale watching Tonga, Whale watching Ha'apai, Humpback whales, Ha'apai activities, Tonga tourism, whale encounters

As good as it gets

Ha'apai Whale and Sail wrote 9 months ago: Similar to the day before, with good swims in the morning and a quieter afternoon. The morning gave … more →

Tags: Whale watching, Whale Watching Season 2012, Whale Watching, Whale watching Tonga, Whale watching Ha'apai, Humpback whales, Ha'apai activities, Tonga tourism, whale encounters

Bubbling Calf

Ha'apai Whale and Sail wrote 9 months ago: The  weather was rainy and dull, but the morning swims between Lifuka and Uoleva island made up for … more →

Tags: Whale watching, Whale Watching Season 2012, Whale Watching, Whale watching Tonga, Whale watching Ha'apai, Humpback whales, Ha'apai activities, Tonga tourism, whale encounters


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