Maui Finn
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Aloha all,
Tonga is famous for humpback whales. Its one of the only places on our planet where it is legal to swim with and photograph whales. The Tongan government has issed less than 2 dozen whale watching/swimming permits, and operators follow strict guidelines.
Having been to Tonga before to photogaph whales, I have learned which operators have the best boats and captains. The laws state that there can be only 4 swimmers in the water at any one time. All but a few of the boats take 12-16 passengers, so most of those people have to take a number and wait for their turn in the water. Thats all fine and good but whales are wild animals and are not required to stick around for hours on end.
Time is precious and when I go on an expedition to photograph marine life, I dont want to spend time waiting in the boat. Thats why I have orgainzed a small speed boat and expereinced captain. The plan is to take no more than three people as we crusie along looking for for whales. Each time we encounter a whale and calf, will be a possible in water encounter.
I had people scheduled, but things happen and two have canceled. That leaves 2 spots open. I have the boat for 5 days starting Sept 13th. The cost is $300 per person per day. Air,meals, and hotel are not included.
This is a dream trip. Please contact me for more information.
Thanks!
Maui Finn
To see some recent shots form Tonga go to my web site. www.douglasjhoffman.com
Tonga is famous for humpback whales. Its one of the only places on our planet where it is legal to swim with and photograph whales. The Tongan government has issed less than 2 dozen whale watching/swimming permits, and operators follow strict guidelines.
Having been to Tonga before to photogaph whales, I have learned which operators have the best boats and captains. The laws state that there can be only 4 swimmers in the water at any one time. All but a few of the boats take 12-16 passengers, so most of those people have to take a number and wait for their turn in the water. Thats all fine and good but whales are wild animals and are not required to stick around for hours on end.
Time is precious and when I go on an expedition to photograph marine life, I dont want to spend time waiting in the boat. Thats why I have orgainzed a small speed boat and expereinced captain. The plan is to take no more than three people as we crusie along looking for for whales. Each time we encounter a whale and calf, will be a possible in water encounter.
I had people scheduled, but things happen and two have canceled. That leaves 2 spots open. I have the boat for 5 days starting Sept 13th. The cost is $300 per person per day. Air,meals, and hotel are not included.
This is a dream trip. Please contact me for more information.
Thanks!
Maui Finn
To see some recent shots form Tonga go to my web site. www.douglasjhoffman.com
