Swimming with humpback whales in Tonga has always been a dream of mine, and this trip truly exceeded all expectations. From the very beginning, Nadia was fantastic—she answered every question I had before the trip with such detail and care, which gave me complete confidence in choosing Humpback Swims. Once in Tonga, Julie and the Mystic Sands team, took such wonderful care of us. Mystic Sands was the perfect place to stay—comfortable, welcoming, and right on the water. We felt looked after the entire time, and the staff went above and beyond to make our experience special. Thank you Peta! Of course, the highlight was our time on the water. The encounters were magical, and I’ll never forget my favorite moment with a mom and calf humpback whale—it was everything I had hoped for and more. Enjoy this video from that encounter! I did a lot of research before booking, and it was clear that Humpback Swims was the right choice. Between the expert team, the seamless organization, and the incredible in-water experiences, I can wholeheartedly say this was the trip of a lifetime. If swimming with humpback whales is on your bucket list, this is the team to do it with. It was clear we had the best boats, crew, place to stay that is availble on the island! I hope to come back again soon!