2025 Trip Dates

Click on a Session to Apply and Register

2025 Trips Dates and Sign Up

Please click on a trip that you would like to join to sign up. All guests must submit an application and deposit 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. 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.

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

Session 1
August 24-31 with Jamie Lally (sold out)
Session 2
August 31-September 7 with Jamie Lally (sold out)
Session 3A
September 7-14 with Jamie Lally (sold out)
Session 3B
September 7-14 (premium) with Sarah Teng (sold out)
Session 4A
September 14-21 (premium) with Jamie Lally (sold out)
Session 4B
September 14-21 (premium) with Sarah Teng (sold out)
Session 5A
September 21-28 (premium) with Chris Adair (sold out)
Session 5B
Sept 21-28 (under 40 group) with Sarah Teng (2 spots left)
Session 6
September 28-October 5 with Chris Adair (sold out)
Session 7
October 5-12 with Chris Adair (1 spot left)

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Pricing Details

Standard Trips (max 8 guests, shared rooms)

$4,500 USD
(limited single supplement rooms are available for $700 per person)

Premium Trips (max 6 guests, single rooms)

$5,400 USD
(a $300 per person discount is available to couples sharing a 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 (usage, not copyright).

Excludes

  • Gear (must bring your own, emergency rentals are available but quality and sizes are very limited). You need a mask, snorkel, fins, 2-3mm wetsuit.

  • Flights

  • Alcohol

  • Insurance

  • Personal spending and gratuities (optional)