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I'm just finishing up my trip in Tonga for the 8 swim day trip at Mystic Sands. Nadia and her team have been amazing. We have been having the most amazing whale swims! There is definitely a huge benefit to booking well in advance with Humpback Swims. The best trips book up quickly. They seem to have the best boats on the water, with the best crews(especially Baia and Sione). What I enjoyed most was the small groups on the boat and how sensitive they are to the whales mood. Only four people are allowed to go in the water at a time. There other boats with 12 or so people on them, I can't imagine having to wait on those boats. These guys seriously rock!

I had a wonderful time swimming with the humpback whales in the beautiful island of Vava’u and I owe to Nadia and her team they have been fantastic with organising everything from accomodation to organising the days out on the water and I’m going home full of wonderful memories swimming with the whales from mother and calf to singing males and we even got to see pilot whales and dolphins too Shout out to Julie, Pake (Tour guide), Waleey (skipper) and Sarah (Caretaker) you were absolutely outstanding and all went the extra mile to make sure we had a good time great addition to Nadia’s team thank you all for a wonderful holiday definitely will be back

Words can’t even begin to explain the experiences you will enjoy on this trip. Experience the amazing world of the humpback whale underwater. A truly moving and life changing trip. Incredible people will help make your dreams come true. From face to face experiences with 40 ton whales to meeting amazing new friends to great food to experiencing a new culture. All in a days vacation on this trip. Anyone who take this trip won’t be disappointed or ever forget it! Thanks for everything, Nadia! Mālō!

My experience with Nadia and Humpback Swims was top-notch from start to finish! We swam with whales for eight days last August and it was AMAZING! There were only four guests plus one guide per whale so we had plenty of up-close time with these gorgeous animals. The drivers and guides were incredibly professional and knowledgeable and were able to get us in the water with whales every single day. Mystic Sands was a great place to stay, super friendly, clean and delicious food. I would recommend this experience to anyone!

I loved our trip swimming with humpback whales in Tonga! Nadia organized the trip beautifully, from recommendations on flight itineraries, to organizing our housing in Vava'u, to choosing one of the most experienced and reputable day boat operators on the island. We had interactions with whales every day! It's a fantastic trip, I highly recommend it.

I waited a year for this trip and it went without a hitch from beginning to end... I am booking the 8 day package as the 5 was phenomenal however I was more time in the water. The owner Nadia is amazing!! The crew above and beyond.. As far as the people from Tonga 🇹🇴 warm and genuine.. I would highly recommend this trip!!!!!! Out of 10 stars this is a 15

Our experience in Tonga was nothing short of amazing. Nadia arranged everything from our airport pick up, to drop off. Our accommodation was super cute and clean with snorkeling off the dock, our boat captain and guide kept us safe, and there the experience in the water with the whales was OUT OF THIS WORLD! The resort host owner and family are absolutely the sweetest people that work hard all day to make sure you have anything you need, including accommodating to dietary needs. There wasn't a time that we felt unsafe while in the water with the whales and these guys had an eye to find them, even when the seas were a little rough. Nothing compares to swimming with these animals, having one on one encounters with them, and at times being a fly on the wall watching mom-baby interactions... it was so incredibly special, we feel fortunate to have experienced it all. We were sad to leave Tonga, and have a countdown to when we can return and swim again!

“The swim of a lifetime” would not be an overstatement: Nadia Aly and her very carefully chosen colleagues helped us have a trip we never imagined possible. Every detail was thoughtfully anticipated. Nadia never stops working to ensure a phenomenal experience and has an incredible depth of knowledge, savvy to navigate the variability that is inherent in a wildlife experience and in a part of the world that is not always predictable. Seven hours a day on the water in pursuit of incredible swimming was simultaneously exhilarating and satisfyingly tiring. One day there may be seemingly too many whales to count and another, they may be sparse. Their beauty is also in the unpredictability of their behavior and their willingness to trust you to swim with them. This is the adventure of everything that a manicured, finely orchestrated Disney vacation is not. No 400 channel cable on wide screens, no chain food establishments on every corner, no excess of anything but beauty and true relaxation. There is a peace to the rhythm of Tonga and the warmth of the people that settled over one's entire experience. The accommodations at Mystic Sands were perfectly delightful with an attentive and caring staff at the that made us feel like we were in their home as cherished guests and family at the same time. Clean and spacious rooms with thoughtful details including light cooking facilities to use as desired, a private pool and dock, great snorkeling right off the shore, and kayaks for use would be a great vacation in and of itself. But the whales are the reason we and many others make the long and occasionally challenging trip here. Well worth it would be the other appropriate understatement. We are grateful to the entire team who gave us such a fantastic glimpse into the world of the humpback.