2025 Trips Dates and Sign Up
These trips are open for admission! Please click on a trip that you would like to join to sign up. All gusts must submit an application and deposit in order to register.
Please see Pricing Details below to better understand what’s included and not included, and how much gear and money you will need to bring with you. We also suggest you familiarize yourself with our Terms and Conditions as well as our Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement before applying.
All guests must be physically and mentally fit, confident in the water, and comfortable swimming at least 200 metres in deep open ocean unaided, taking into account waves and currents typical of the Austral Islands.
Questions or concerns? Please contact us anytime and also check out our comprehensive FAQ.
To sign up for a trip, click on a session that works best for you.
Pricing Details
Standard Trips (max 8 guests, shared rooms)
Early bird pricing:
$4,300 USD (before Feb 1st, 2025)
Normal pricing:
$4,500 USD (on/after Feb 1st, 2025)
Premium Trips (max 6 guests, single rooms)
Early bird pricing:
$5,200 USD (before Feb 1st, 2025)
Normal pricing:
$5,400 USD (on/after Feb 1st, 2025)
Includes
7 nights accommodation (twin shared, single supplements are very limited).
6 boat days (30-35 hrs total on-water time).
3 meals daily.
2 land excursions (hike and island tour).
Airport transfers in Rurutu.
Pro whale guide, program leader and captain.
Optional photography/videography lessons.
Any photos our trip leader gets of guests during the trip.
Excludes
Gear (must bring your own, emergency rentals are available but quality and sizes are very limited). You need a mask, snorkel, fins, 2-3mm wetsuit.
Flights
Alcohol
Insurance
Personal spending and gratuities (optional)