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Swim with Whales Guaranteed - Small Groups, Photography Included

By Experience Cook Islands
Price is $347 per adult
Features
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

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.

Activity location
    • Arorangi, Cook Islands
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Rarotonga
    • Cook Islands

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Whale Encounter in English
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • Opening hours: Mon 6:00am-7:00pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
$346.98 x 1 Adult$346.98

Total
Price is $346.98

What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

  • 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

Activity itinerary

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.

Location

Activity location
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    • Arorangi, Cook Islands
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Rarotonga
    • Cook Islands

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