2026 Trip Dates

Click on a Session to Apply and Register

2026 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.

All trips begin and end on a Sunday, this is to match the domestic flight schedule into Rurutu, which are not daily.

Questions or concerns? Please contact us anytime and also check out our comprehensive FAQ.

Session 1
August 30 - September 6 with Jamie Lally (8 spots left)
Session 2
September 6-13 with Jamie Lally (8 spots left)
Session 3A
September 13-20 with Jamie Lally (8 spots left)
Session 3B
September 13-20 (premium) with TBD (6 spots left)
Session 4A
September 20-27 with Jamie Lally (8 spots left)
Session 4B
September 20-27 (premium) with TBD (6 spots left)
Session 5A
September 27- October 4 with Chris Adair (8 spots left)
Session 5B
September 27- October 4 (premium) with TBD (6 spots left)
Session 6
October 4-11 with Chris Adair (8 spots left)

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Pricing Details

Standard Trips (max 8 guests, shared rooms)

Early bird pricing:
$4,300 USD (before Jan 1st, 2026)
Normal pricing:
$4,500 USD (on/after Jan 1st, 2026)

Premium Trips (max 6 guests, shared rooms)

Early bird pricing:
$4,900 USD (before Jan 1st, 2026)
Normal pricing:
$5,100 USD (on/after Jan 1st, 2026)

Single Room (limited quantity)

+$700 USD for the week for single supplement (solo room).

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, 3mm wetsuit.

  • Flights

  • Alcohol

  • Insurance

  • Personal spending and gratuities (optional)