Tour
Tonga Humpback Whale Swim with Craig Parry
Run by Craig Parry Photography · 8 days · Up to 7 people · Sep
About
Week-long in-water humpback whale trip in Vava'u led by Byron Bay ocean photographer Craig Parry, with five full days of whale swims of around seven hours each and seven nights in harbour-front apartments in Neiafu. Small groups of up to seven swim with local skippers and guides.
What you can photograph
From this listing
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | Outside the window |
| Feb | Outside the window |
| Mar | Outside the window |
| Apr | Outside the window |
| May | Outside the window |
| Jun | Outside the window |
| Jul | Outside the window |
| Aug | Outside the window |
| Sep | In season |
| Oct | Outside the window |
| Nov | Outside the window |
| Dec | Outside the window |
Light on 15 September
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 06:19 | Night |
| 06:19 | 06:36 | Blue hour |
| 06:36 | 07:01 | Golden hour |
| 07:01 | 08:01 | Soft |
| 08:01 | 09:51 | Medium |
| 09:51 | 15:12 | Harsh |
| 15:12 | 17:02 | Medium |
| 17:02 | 18:02 | Soft |
| 18:02 | 18:27 | Golden hour |
| 18:27 | 18:44 | Blue hour |
| 18:44 | 24:00 | Night |
2.8 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 3.6 h | 6.4 h |
| Feb | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.5 h | 6.2 h |
| Mar | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 5.7 h |
| Apr | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 4.0 h | 4.7 h |
| May | 0.9 h | 2.2 h | 4.7 h | 3.3 h |
| Jun | 0.9 h | 2.3 h | 5.4 h | 2.3 h |
| Jul | 0.9 h | 2.2 h | 5.0 h | 2.8 h |
| Aug | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.2 h | 4.2 h |
| Sep (window) | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.7 h | 5.3 h |
| Oct | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.5 h | 6.0 h |
| Nov | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 6.3 h |
| Dec | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 3.7 h | 6.4 h |
The trip
- Length
- 8 days
- Group size
- Up to 7 people
- Led by
- Craig Parry
- Route
- Starts and ends in Neiafu, Vava'u
- Language
- English
Route
- Vava'u
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Tongatapu time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 06:15– | 18:48– | 13h 8m13 h 8 min | 88° |
| Feb | 06:32– | 18:42– | 12h 42m12 h 42 min | 84° |
| Mar | 06:42– | 18:22– | 12h 13m12 h 13 min | 74° |
| Apr | 06:49– | 17:57– | 11h 41m11 h 41 min | 62° |
| May | 06:59– | 17:39– | 11h 15m11 h 15 min | 53° |
| Jun | 07:10– | 17:35– | 11h 1m11 h 1 min | 48° |
| Jul | 07:13– | 17:44– | 11h 6m11 h 6 min | 50° |
| Aug | 07:00– | 17:55– | 11h 28m11 h 28 min | 57° |
| SepIn season | 06:36– | 18:02– | 11h 58m11 h 58 min | 68° |
| Oct | 06:11– | 18:08– | 12h 30m12 h 30 min | 80° |
| Nov | 05:55– | 18:20– | 12h 59m12 h 59 min | 90° |
| Dec | 05:57– | 18:37– | 13h 15m13 h 15 min | 85° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026