Beluga Diving Vava'u
Beluga Diving Vava'u
Beluga Diving Vava'u
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Beluga Diving Vava'u
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Colby K
Richmond, كاليفورنيا12 مساهمة
أكتوبر 2019
I did 7 water days with Beluga Diving in October and it's hard to articulate just how incredible the experience/company is. I will qualify by saying I am writing solely from the experience I had (others may differ), and I may have gotten very lucky (though speaking with others who have also used this company this does not seem like the most likely case).
The crew is amazing. I really can't say enough about them. We had whale interactions all 7 days! From static mom and calves to heat runs the crew found us a little bit of everything! My boat had 2 different captains and 3 different guides and all of them were extremely kind, professional, and most of all, experienced! I am probably biased but it always seemed like other companies were radio-ing our boat to share whales our crew found. You can't help but feel like you're on the right boat when this happens with as much recurring frequency as it did (more days than not).
I also booked through Nadia Aly (humpbackswims.com) who sorted housing and food for me while I was there. If you book through her and Beluga lunch is provided on the boat and it's amazing! Our lunches were made by Nadia's private chef and let me tell you-rave reviews all around.
Beluga also, in my opinion, has the nicest boats in the area (judging by the boats from other companies that came to share whales). For me, this makes a difference since you're out on the water for 7 hours. Which for me can be a long time when you're on a crappy boat.
I also went in early October which I believe is the best time (Nadia and folks from Beluga concur). During this time there are fewer boats on the water, the seas seem to more calm, and because the calves are more mature they seem to be much more curious, playful and interactive. The moms also seem to be less reluctant to let them check out the humans in the water. October is awesome! If you don't believe just message Nadia or Beluga to confirm.
Full disclosure, I don't know how the pricing compares with other companies but I definitely left feeling like I got way more than my money's worth through Beluga. They are some of the most kind, professional people I've ever met and I can't wait to see them again!
**All photos and interactions were taken under permit.**
The crew is amazing. I really can't say enough about them. We had whale interactions all 7 days! From static mom and calves to heat runs the crew found us a little bit of everything! My boat had 2 different captains and 3 different guides and all of them were extremely kind, professional, and most of all, experienced! I am probably biased but it always seemed like other companies were radio-ing our boat to share whales our crew found. You can't help but feel like you're on the right boat when this happens with as much recurring frequency as it did (more days than not).
I also booked through Nadia Aly (humpbackswims.com) who sorted housing and food for me while I was there. If you book through her and Beluga lunch is provided on the boat and it's amazing! Our lunches were made by Nadia's private chef and let me tell you-rave reviews all around.
Beluga also, in my opinion, has the nicest boats in the area (judging by the boats from other companies that came to share whales). For me, this makes a difference since you're out on the water for 7 hours. Which for me can be a long time when you're on a crappy boat.
I also went in early October which I believe is the best time (Nadia and folks from Beluga concur). During this time there are fewer boats on the water, the seas seem to more calm, and because the calves are more mature they seem to be much more curious, playful and interactive. The moms also seem to be less reluctant to let them check out the humans in the water. October is awesome! If you don't believe just message Nadia or Beluga to confirm.
Full disclosure, I don't know how the pricing compares with other companies but I definitely left feeling like I got way more than my money's worth through Beluga. They are some of the most kind, professional people I've ever met and I can't wait to see them again!
**All photos and interactions were taken under permit.**
كُتب بتاريخ 20 أكتوبر 2019
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juulonline
Copenhagen11 مساهمة
العائلة • يوليو 2019
Awesome!!! A super guide and captain.
Great boat - steady even in rough see. Easy to get in/out.
These guys are connected so alle ships nearby help finding the whales.
Guide tried everything to make sure everybody got a chance to swim with these magnificent / giant creatures.
Even topped the day with lunch at a deserted island and a snorkel-trip to a nearby cave. Highly recommended!
Great boat - steady even in rough see. Easy to get in/out.
These guys are connected so alle ships nearby help finding the whales.
Guide tried everything to make sure everybody got a chance to swim with these magnificent / giant creatures.
Even topped the day with lunch at a deserted island and a snorkel-trip to a nearby cave. Highly recommended!
كُتب بتاريخ 22 يوليو 2019
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александр ж
موسكو, روسيا130 مساهمة
الأصدقاء • سبتمبر 2018
хозяин угрюмый, но команда хорошая, лодки быстрые, люди доброжелательные, особенно капитан гладиатора, поклон ей
كُتب بتاريخ 13 أكتوبر 2018
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muzzi h
كيب تاون المركزية, جنوب أفريقيا221 مساهمة
زوجان • سبتمبر 2018
Whale Swim with Beluga Diving was an experience of a lifetime - for sure!
We spent a day with guide Jay, & skipper Simmi, & were fortunate to have the privilege of swimming with a mother & baby humpback whale! It was an incredibly emotional experience, just unbelievable to be in the water with these magnificent animals. I just wish I could have the day all over again - in slow motion!
We spent a day with guide Jay, & skipper Simmi, & were fortunate to have the privilege of swimming with a mother & baby humpback whale! It was an incredibly emotional experience, just unbelievable to be in the water with these magnificent animals. I just wish I could have the day all over again - in slow motion!
كُتب بتاريخ 25 سبتمبر 2018
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Malackath
مونتفيدو, أوروجواي9 مساهمات
زوجان • أغسطس 2018
We contacted via email and telephone to arrange dives with them.
They answered in good time and we coordinated to meet at the dive center at 8:00 am since the boat leaves at 8:30 am.
When we arrived at the port at 8:07 am we did not find the Dive Center and we asked some people who were working. A man told us very reluctantly that the ship had already left.
Very surprised and incredulous we asked if it was a joke. He answered again in a very bad way that the ship had already left, that no one had arrived and left the port.
I commented that I had had communication with a person by email and telephone and that they were waiting for us.
The man, who turned out to be the owner of the business, answered again without looking us in the face, that we had talked to him and that the ship was not there anymore. Without giving us more explanations and leaving us standing without words, he continued doing his thing.
The lack of respect we feel for the treatment that this person gave us has no words. He left us stunned without looking us in the face once and without changing his ordinary and contemptuous tone of voice. A more than unpleasant experience that resulted in the good fortune of having met his competitor.
Beyond his little desire to work and serve customers well, he should learn good manners.
They answered in good time and we coordinated to meet at the dive center at 8:00 am since the boat leaves at 8:30 am.
When we arrived at the port at 8:07 am we did not find the Dive Center and we asked some people who were working. A man told us very reluctantly that the ship had already left.
Very surprised and incredulous we asked if it was a joke. He answered again in a very bad way that the ship had already left, that no one had arrived and left the port.
I commented that I had had communication with a person by email and telephone and that they were waiting for us.
The man, who turned out to be the owner of the business, answered again without looking us in the face, that we had talked to him and that the ship was not there anymore. Without giving us more explanations and leaving us standing without words, he continued doing his thing.
The lack of respect we feel for the treatment that this person gave us has no words. He left us stunned without looking us in the face once and without changing his ordinary and contemptuous tone of voice. A more than unpleasant experience that resulted in the good fortune of having met his competitor.
Beyond his little desire to work and serve customers well, he should learn good manners.
كُتب بتاريخ 7 سبتمبر 2018
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Billy M
آيرلاين بيتش, أستراليا147 مساهمة
أغسطس 2018
Spent the day today 29th August 2019 Diving with a lovely group of people and our guide!
The two sites were excellent even though the guide mentioned how the visibility wasn’t as good as it normally is we still had 30+m and beautiful structures.
It’s also an affordable price of $240TPO 7.30am - 1pm. Definatly worth it.
I know it can be hard deciding what places to dive in popular spots like this but I strongly recommend this company and the diving in Vavau and this is coming from someone with 5-600 dives under there belt!
Just have a look through the photos for yourself!
Thanks guys I’ll be back : )
The two sites were excellent even though the guide mentioned how the visibility wasn’t as good as it normally is we still had 30+m and beautiful structures.
It’s also an affordable price of $240TPO 7.30am - 1pm. Definatly worth it.
I know it can be hard deciding what places to dive in popular spots like this but I strongly recommend this company and the diving in Vavau and this is coming from someone with 5-600 dives under there belt!
Just have a look through the photos for yourself!
Thanks guys I’ll be back : )
كُتب بتاريخ 29 أغسطس 2018
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JBTonga
بريسبان, أستراليا5 مساهمات
بمفردك • أغسطس 2018
The day with Beluga was fantastic!! Congratulations - Paea + Simone were great!
Paea is possibly a whale whisperer!
Have been with 3 companies - 2 in Vava’u + 1 in Nuku’alofa.
I had the by far the best day with Beluga- 2 hours whale swim in the morning + 45 min in the afternoon. They were very aware of the whale’s behaviour +the whales were very relaxed.
Thank you for a great day + I would 100% recommend you + will go out with you guys next time!
Paea is possibly a whale whisperer!
Have been with 3 companies - 2 in Vava’u + 1 in Nuku’alofa.
I had the by far the best day with Beluga- 2 hours whale swim in the morning + 45 min in the afternoon. They were very aware of the whale’s behaviour +the whales were very relaxed.
Thank you for a great day + I would 100% recommend you + will go out with you guys next time!
كُتب بتاريخ 17 أغسطس 2018
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kroprol
Munich62 مساهمة
العائلة • يوليو 2018
Reliable diving school under european management. Showed as excellent diving spots, also good explanation on what is going on under water and on the island. Good material. Our 11yr son did the padi open water part. Not cheap but worth the money.
كُتب بتاريخ 26 يوليو 2018
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Frances51255060
سيدني, أستراليا21 مساهمة
العائلة • يوليو 2018
Beluga whale swim was a great day out on the water. The skipper Dateline and whale guide Ray were very friendly and helpful. We had 3 swims with a whale, a snorkel at the coral garden, Mariners Cave and Swallows Nest. Lunch included rolls and fruit. No complaints.
كُتب بتاريخ 25 يوليو 2018
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Julie C
5 مساهمات
العائلة • أكتوبر 2017
This is an expensive day out and from their website you assume you will be catered to. We had only 5-10 minutes in the water with the whales and my daughters saw nothing. When I asked if they could go back in, we were told we had to wait for the other boat. We had watched 2 other boats have extensive time in the water with the mother and calf. We later found out we were actually entitled to 90 minutes with the whales in the water!!!! Crew were unhelpful and not very friendly. We were not given anything to drink in 7 hours and only given food were had told Beluga we allergic too!!!
When the skipper was asked about our day by his Boss, he outright lied about our day, saying we had had several swims in the morning and one good one in the afternoon. Very disappointing since this is the reason for our trip to Tonga.
Know what you are entitled to before you go. Be prepared to fend for yourselves as they are not interested in looking after you.
When the skipper was asked about our day by his Boss, he outright lied about our day, saying we had had several swims in the morning and one good one in the afternoon. Very disappointing since this is the reason for our trip to Tonga.
Know what you are entitled to before you go. Be prepared to fend for yourselves as they are not interested in looking after you.
كُتب بتاريخ 16 نوفمبر 2017
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wolf-brolley
سياتل, واشنطنمساهمتيْن
simply need an email address for this organization.
thanks,
wb
ManuMenc
ميلان, إيطاليا90 مساهمة
Sorry I don’t have the email the resort book directly