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Swim With Whales

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Swim With Whales

What it is

In a few places it's possible to swim with humpback whales.

How to do it

Vava'u in Tonga (July to October) and the Silver Bank in the Dominican Republic (January to April) are best known.

Top tip

Choose licensed operators that follow the local rules.

Why it’s on my list

Just seeing whales in the wild is in an incredible experience, the sheer size of them often amazes everyone – I am still amazed and I have seen whales on many occasions.

I want to go one step closer and get into their environment, really understand them, and be in their presence – of course in a way that does not upset the animals or interfere with them.