A collection of wild places, ocean encounters and unforgettable moments

Aitutaki . Niue . Tonga . New zealand . Australia . Baja Mexico

An orca whale breaching the surface of the ocean, showing part of its black body with white markings in new zealand
A pod of dolphins swimming in the ocean near a grassy, hilly island with clear blue sky in kaikoura new zealand
A sperm whale's tail rising above the ocean surface with snow-capped mountains in the background in kaikoura new zealand
A pod of dolphins swimming in clear blue water, with their dorsal fins visible above the surface.
A humpback whale swimming underwater with the ocean surface visible above and bubbles surrounding it in aitutaki cook islands
Person sitting in a boat, looking through binoculars at the ocean, wearing a hat and black outdoor clothing.
A pod of orcas swimming in the ocean with a mountainous coastline in the background in kaikoura new zealand
A whale is breaching out of the ocean water, with its tail splashing water as it jumps in a clear blue sky and open sea.
A freediver swimming near a whale underwater in the ocean.
A group of seabirds, including ducks and gulls, swimming and flying in a body of water with mountains in the background.
Group of dolphins swimming and jumping in the ocean near a mountainous coastline.
Partial view of a whale swimming in the ocean, showing its tail fin and part of its back.
Seal colony on rocky shoreline with snow-capped mountains in background.
Two dolphins swimming in clear ocean water.
A whale shark swimming in the deep blue ocean.
A whale's tail rising from the ocean with mountainous snow-covered peaks in the background.
Sperm whales in Kaikoura New Zealand
Dusky dolphins in Kaikoura New Zealand
Woman swimming with Humpback whale in Aitutaki Cook islands
Dusky dolphins playing in Kaikoura New Zealand
Swim with humpback whales in Tonga
Swim with Whales in Aitutaki Cook islands
Swim with Whales in Aitutaki Cook islands
Swim with Whales in Aitutaki Cook islands
Swim with Whales in Aitutaki Cook islands
Swim with Whales in Aitutaki Cook islands
Swim with Whales in Aitutaki Cook islands
Swim with Whales in Aitutaki Cook islands
Swim with Whales in Aitutaki Cook islands
Swim with Whales in Aitutaki Cook islands
Swim with Whales in dolphins in Kaikoura New Zealand
Swim with Whales in Aitutaki Cook islands
Swim with Whales in dolphins in Kaikoura New Zealand
honey moon island aitutaki cook islands
Swim with Whales in Aitutaki Cook islands
Swim with Whales in Aitutaki Cook islands
Swim with Whales in Aitutaki Cook islands
Swim with Whales in Aitutaki Cook islands
Swim with orca in Baja California
Swim with Whales in Aitutaki Cook islands
Swim with Whales in Aitutaki Cook islands
Swim with Whales in Aitutaki Cook islands
sperm whale in kaikoura new zealand

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We are so excited to be back in Aitutaki for the whale season soon! 😍 It truly is paradise… anyone would agree *Olivia Dean singing voice 🎶 Here’s a few snaps and clips from last season 📸 Ready, set, island time! Who’s in?
Just a girl and her GoPro, floating beside one of the most majestic beings on Earth! 🐋 ✨ Moments like these remind us of the magic that exists when we slow down, breathe and simply be with nature. Next year, this could be you too! — swimmin
Can you imagine floating beside these gentle giants in the warm, crystal clear waters of Aitutaki? 😍 🐋 🏝️ It’s truly one of the most magical experiences on Earth… and this could be you next whale season! 🧜🏼‍♀️ ✨ Our 2026 Whale
A little peek into life with the whales and our amazing guests sharing the magic of the ocean! 🥰🐋✨ Whales, sunshine and endless ocean days — yes please! 🌞 This whale season hasn’t even finished yet and we are already dreaming about s
Floating beside a whale in the open ocean is a feeling like no other. Its awe, joy, peace and deep gratitude all wrapped into one beautiful moment 💎 The beauty and grace of these gentle giants will stay with you forever! 🩵 We have only two spaces