Diving & Whale Watching

Welcome to our 2007 Diving and Whale Snorkelling Itineraries page.

See below for Tour itinerary details - Prices quoted include GST and are in Australian Dollars (AUD).

(Note: For our 2008 Itinerary details, you can click HERE.)
(Note: For our 2006 Itinerary details, you can click HERE.)

(Scroll down, or click a Whale Icon or Heading to jump to each 2007 Tour below)
Whale Icon T1 - Whale Watching and Optional Diving Tour: 06 August - 16 August 2007
Whale Icon T2 - Whale Watching and Optional Diving Tour: 13 - 23 August 2007
Whale Icon T3 - Whale Watching and Optional Diving Tour: 20 August - 30 August 2007
Whale Icon T4 - Whale Watching and Optional Diving Tour: 27 August - 06 September 2007
Whale Icon T5 - Whale Watching and Optional Diving Tour: 03 September - 13 September 2007
Whale Icon T6 - Whale Watching and Optional Diving Tour: 08 October - 18 October 2007

T1 2007

ITINERARY FOR DIVE FORSTER AT FISHERMAN'S WHARF
To Vava'u - TONGA
06 AUGUST - 16 AUGUST 2007

Tour Leader David Hinshelwood

MONDAY 06 AUGUST 2007
15:20 Hours depart Sydney on Polynesian Blue flight DJ-183
22:50 Hours arrive Nuku'alofa
You will be met and transferred to Harbour View Motel for 1 Night twin share standard room accommodation.

TUESDAY 07 AUGUST 2007
07:30 Hours depart Nuku'alofa on Airlines Tonga flight PC-931
08:45 Hours arrive Vava'u
You will be transferred to Paradise International Hotel for 9-night twin share room accommodation. Breakfasts are included each morning.

During your stay in Vava'u enjoy 6-dive package with Beluga Diving including the use of tanks, weights and dive guide services

We will also enjoy 4 full day Whale watch trips with Beluga Diving including light lunch and refreshments. This is your opportunity to snorkel with the Humpback Whales of Vava'u

Also we will spend a full day out on a 15 metre sailing Catamaran, sailing and snorkelling around the islands of Vava'u. Lunch will be provided on this day.

THURSDAY 16 AUGUST 2007
Today you will be transferred back to the airport.
09:00 Hours depart Vava'u on Airlines Tonga flight PC-932
10:15 Hours arrive Nuku'alofa

12:10 Hours depart Nuku'alofa on Polynesian Blue flight DJ-182
14:30 Hours arrive Sydney

Costs: SCUBA Diver $2990, Non-diver (Whale snorkeller) $2690 incl airline taxes

* Itinerary and costs for 2007 at this time (14th November 2006) are based on current schedules and rates. These will be confirmed or adjusted once new airline fares, schedules and other suppliers' rates are advised.

It is important to note that for international departures check in is no later than two hours prior to departure. Reconfirmation of your flights is essential 72 hours prior to departure. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of your flights. Please ensure that all departure / arrival timings indicated are correct, as these are subject to change without notice. Please check your passport for a minimum of 6 months validity from day of departure.

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T2 2007

ITINERARY FOR DIVE FORSTER AT FISHERMAN'S WHARF
To Vava'u - TONGA
13 AUGUST - 23 AUGUST 2007

Tour Leader Ron Hunter

MONDAY 13 AUGUST 2007
15:20 Hours depart Sydney on Polynesian Blue flight DJ-183
22:50 Hours arrive Nuku'alofa
You will be met and transferred to Harbour View Motel for 1 Night twin share standard room accommodation.

TUESDAY 14 AUGUST 2007
07:30 Hours depart Nuku'alofa on Airlines Tonga flight PC-931
08:45 Hours arrive Vava'u
You will be transferred to Paradise International Hotel for 9-night twin share room accommodation. Breakfasts are included each morning.

During your stay in Vava'u enjoy 6-dive package with Beluga Diving including the use of tanks, weights and dive guide services

We will also enjoy 4 full day Whale watch trips with Beluga Diving including light lunch and refreshments. This is your opportunity to snorkel with the Humpback Whales of Vava'u

Also we will spend a full day out on a 15 metre sailing Catamaran, sailing and snorkelling around the islands of Vava'u. Lunch will be provided on this day.

THURSDAY 23 AUGUST 2007
Today you will be transferred back to the airport.
09:00 Hours depart Vava'u on Airlines Tonga flight PC-932
10:15 Hours arrive Nuku'alofa

12:10 Hours depart Nuku'alofa on Polynesian Blue flight DJ-182
14:30 Hours arrive Sydney

Costs: SCUBA Diver $2990, Non-diver (Whale snorkeller) $2690 incl airline taxes

* Itinerary and costs for 2007 at this time (14th November 2006) are based on current schedules and rates. These will be confirmed or adjusted once new airline fares, schedules and other suppliers' rates are advised.

It is important to note that for international departures check in is no later than two hours prior to departure. Reconfirmation of your flights is essential 72 hours prior to departure. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of your flights. Please ensure that all departure / arrival timings indicated are correct, as these are subject to change without notice. Please check your passport for a minimum of 6 months validity from day of departure.

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T3 2007

ITINERARY FOR DIVE FORSTER AT FISHERMAN'S WHARF
To Vava'u - TONGA
20 AUGUST - 30 AUGUST 2007

Tour Leader Ron Hunter

MONDAY 20 AUGUST 2007
15:20 Hours depart Sydney on Polynesian Blue flight DJ-183
22:50 Hours arrive Nuku'alofa
You will be met and transferred to Harbour View Motel for 1 Night twin share standard room accommodation.

TUESDAY 21 AUGUST 2007
07:30 Hours depart Nuku'alofa on Airlines Tonga flight PC-931
08:45 Hours arrive Vava'u
You will be transferred to Paradise International Hotel for 9-night twin share room accommodation. Breakfasts are included each morning.

During your stay in Vava'u enjoy 6-dive package with Beluga Diving including the use of tanks, weights and dive guide services

We will also enjoy 4 full day Whale watch trips with Beluga Diving including light lunch and refreshments. This is your opportunity to snorkel with the Humpback Whales of Vava'u

Also we will spend a full day out on a 15 metre sailing Catamaran, sailing and snorkelling around the islands of Vava'u. Lunch will be provided on this day.

THURSDAY 30 AUGUST 2007
Today you will be transferred back to the airport.
09:00 Hours depart Vava'u on Airlines Tonga flight PC-932
10:15 Hours arrive Nuku'alofa

12:10 Hours depart Nuku'alofa on Polynesian Blue flight DJ-182
14:30 Hours arrive Sydney

Costs: SCUBA Diver $2990, Non-diver (Whale snorkeller) $2690 incl airline taxes

* Itinerary and costs for 2007 at this time (14th November 2006) are based on current schedules and rates. These will be confirmed or adjusted once new airline fares, schedules and other suppliers' rates are advised.

It is important to note that for international departures check in is no later than two hours prior to departure. Reconfirmation of your flights is essential 72 hours prior to departure. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of your flights. Please ensure that all departure / arrival timings indicated are correct, as these are subject to change without notice. Please check your passport for a minimum of 6 months validity from day of departure.

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T4 2007

ITINERARY FOR DIVE FORSTER AT FISHERMAN'S WHARF
To Vava'u - TONGA
27 AUGUST - 06 SEPTEMBER 2007

Tour Leader Ron Hunter

MONDAY 27 AUGUST 2007
15:20 Hours depart Sydney on Polynesian Blue flight DJ-183
22:50 Hours arrive Nuku'alofa
You will be met and transferred to Harbour View Motel for 1 Night twin share standard room accommodation.

TUESDAY 28 AUGUST 2007
07:30 Hours depart Nuku'alofa on Airlines Tonga flight PC-931
08:45 Hours arrive Vava'u
You will be transferred to Paradise International Hotel for 9-night twin share room accommodation. Breakfasts are included each morning.

During your stay in Vava'u enjoy 6-dive package with Beluga Diving including the use of tanks, weights and dive guide services

We will also enjoy 4 full day Whale watch trips with Beluga Diving including light lunch and refreshments. This is your opportunity to snorkel with the Humpback Whales of Vava'u

Also we will spend a full day out on a 15 metre sailing Catamaran, sailing and snorkelling around the islands of Vava'u. Lunch will be provided on this day.

THURSDAY 06 SEPTEMBER 2007
Today you will be transferred back to the airport.
09:00 Hours depart Vava'u on Airlines Tonga flight PC-932
10:15 Hours arrive Nuku'alofa

12:10 Hours depart Nuku'alofa on Polynesian Blue flight DJ-182
14:30 Hours arrive Sydney

Costs: SCUBA Diver $2990, Non-diver (Whale snorkeller) $2690 incl airline taxes

* Itinerary and costs for 2007 at this time (14th November 2006) are based on current schedules and rates. These will be confirmed or adjusted once new airline fares, schedules and other suppliers' rates are advised.

It is important to note that for international departures check in is no later than two hours prior to departure. Reconfirmation of your flights is essential 72 hours prior to departure. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of your flights. Please ensure that all departure / arrival timings indicated are correct, as these are subject to change without notice. Please check your passport for a minimum of 6 months validity from day of departure.

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T5 2007

ITINERARY FOR DIVE FORSTER AT FISHERMAN'S WHARF
To Vava'u - TONGA
03 SEPTEMBER - 13 SEPTEMBER 2007

Tour Leader Ron Hunter

MONDAY 03 SEPTEMBER 2007
15:20 Hours depart Sydney on Polynesian Blue flight DJ-183
22:50 Hours arrive Nuku'alofa
You will be met and transferred to Harbour View Motel for 1 Night twin share standard room accommodation.

TUESDAY 04 SEPTEMBER 2007
07:30 Hours depart Nuku'alofa on Airlines Tonga flight PC-931
08:45 Hours arrive Vava'u
You will be transferred to Paradise International Hotel for 9-night twin share room accommodation. Breakfasts are included each morning.

During your stay in Vava'u enjoy 6-dive package with Beluga Diving including the use of tanks, weights and dive guide services

We will also enjoy 4 full day Whale watch trips with Beluga Diving including light lunch and refreshments. This is your opportunity to snorkel with the Humpback Whales of Vava'u

Also we will spend a full day out on a 15 metre sailing Catamaran, sailing and snorkelling around the islands of Vava'u. Lunch will be provided on this day.

THURSDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2007
Today you will be transferred back to the airport.
09:00 Hours depart Vava'u on Airlines Tonga flight PC-932
10:15 Hours arrive Nuku'alofa

12:10 Hours depart Nuku'alofa on Polynesian Blue flight DJ-182
14:30 Hours arrive Sydney

Costs: SCUBA Diver $2990, Non-diver (Whale snorkeller) $2690 incl airline taxes

* Itinerary and costs for 2007 at this time (14th November 2006) are based on current schedules and rates. These will be confirmed or adjusted once new airline fares, schedules and other suppliers' rates are advised.

It is important to note that for international departures check in is no later than two hours prior to departure. Reconfirmation of your flights is essential 72 hours prior to departure. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of your flights. Please ensure that all departure / arrival timings indicated are correct, as these are subject to change without notice. Please check your passport for a minimum of 6 months validity from day of departure.

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T6 2007

ITINERARY FOR DIVE FORSTER @ FISHERMAN’S WHARF
Camping and adventure tour to Vava’u & Toku - TONGA
08 OCTOBER – 18 OCTOBER 2007

Tour Leader Ron Hunter

MONDAY 08 OCTOBER 2007
15:20    Hours depart Sydney on Polynesian Blue flight DJ-183
22:50    Hours arrive Nuku’alofa
You will be met and transferred to Harbour View Motel for 1 Night twin share standard room accommodation.

TUESDAY 09 OCTOBER 2007
07:30    Hours depart Nuku’alofa on Airlines Tonga flight PC-931
08:45    Hours arrive Vava’u
You will be transferred to Paradise International Hotel for 2-night twin share room accommodation. Breakfasts are included each morning.

WEDNESDAY 10 OCTOBER 2007
08:30 Double boat dive with Beluga Diving return around 1:00pm

THURSDAY 11 OCTOBER 2007
Early start today as we set out for the remote island of Toku, some 2.5 hours out of the Port of Refuge in Vava’u. We set up camp for our stay and get settled into our own island.
Thursday thru Monday nights we will be camping on Toku. All camping gear and food will be supplied, you need to bring your own inflatable mattress, pillow and folded sheet or similar. We will be Scuba diving during each day and Swimming with the Whales particularly at dawn and dusk, when the mothers and their calves lay right off the edge of Toku.  

TUESDAY 16 OCTOBER 2007
After the early morning with the Whales we pack up our camping gear and depart Toku around lunchtime for Neiafu.
We will be transferred back to Paradise International Hotel for 2-night twin share room accommodation with breakfasts included each morning.

WEDNESDAY 17 OCTOBER 2007
Free day to explore Neiafu or go for another couple of boat dives (extra cost)

THURSDAY 18 OCTOBER 2007
Today you will be transferred back to the airport.
09:00 Hours depart Vava’u on Airlines Tonga flight PC-932
10:15 Hours arrive Nuku’alofa
12:10    Hours depart Nuku’alofa on Polynesian Blue flight DJ-182
14:30    Hours arrive Sydney

Costs: SCUBA Diver $3390, incl airline taxes

* Itinerary and costs for 2007 at this time (31st January 2007) are based on current schedules and rates. These will be confirmed or adjusted once new airline fares, schedules and other suppliers’ rates are advised. Fuel price rises can impact on the cost of travel to and from Toku.

It is important to note that for international departures check in is no later than two hours prior to departure. Reconfirmation of your flights is essential 72 hours prior to departure. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of your flights. Please ensure that all departure / arrival timings indicated are correct, as these are subject to change without notice. Please check your passport for a minimum of 6 months validity from day of departure.

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