Vava'u
Tonga
During the winter months, humpback whales pass through the waters of the Kingdom of Tonga in tremendous numbers to breed and calf. Interacting with these colossal, gentle, wild, curious bohemoths in the water is an indescribeable experience.

Humpback whale & calf, Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale & calf, Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale & calf, Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale & calf, Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale calf, Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale calf, Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale & calf, Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale & calf, Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale & calf, Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale & week old calf, Megaptera novaeangliae