Category Archives: guided whale swim tours

I turn 55 in a week but what I am really excited about is going to Tonga in about 10 days for this years annual whale swim adventure.

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Doug Hoffman

I am getting older, there is no denying it. Time is going by far to fast, and the older I get the faster time seems to go.   In my mind, it seems like yesterday when I went to Vavau’ … Continue reading →

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One of my favorite fish to photograph is the Frog Fish

Posted on August 5, 2017 by living with love and peace

  I photographed this fish a few years back and forgot about as I have been focusing on whales rather macro life.   That said today while organizing some hard drive space I came across this portrait and smiled.   … Continue reading →

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Swimming with whales as part of a small group is Epic!

Posted on July 30, 2017 by living with love and peace

I have started to assemble my gear for my upcoming trip to Tonga this year.   I am blessed to have 17 days on the water this season, with two groups of people from as far away as Switzerland and … Continue reading →

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Not that long ago that I was in the water with Germany’s Fearless Diver

Posted on July 29, 2017 by living with love and peace

It was December of 2015, and I was in Dominica on a Govt permit allowing us to swim with Sperm Whales. These whales are so unique.  They dive miles beneath the sea to the darkness to feed on Giant Squid. … Continue reading →

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Humane Society Magazine Cover

Posted on July 13, 2017 by living with love and peace

What a honor to have the August 2017, cover of the magazine that represents such a wonderful organization.   The Humane Society does so much to help animals above and below the surface of the sea. Please support their endeavors. … Continue reading →

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Kohola Gallery is named after the Whales

Posted on July 2, 2017 by living with love and peace

Whales are large animals that weigh around 30-40 tons but they are also quite graceful. Whale season may be over in Hawaii, and while out of sign, they are never out of mind. Kohola Gallery in Maui, is named after … Continue reading →

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Swimming with Whales

Posted on June 28, 2017 by living with love and peace

In two months, I return to Tonga to observe humpback whales in the wild.  Snorkeling with  these majestic giants is one of life’s most incredible experiences and I am so excited to share it. This will be my 12th season … Continue reading →

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Sperm Whale Photography Expedition December 1-12th, 2018

Posted on May 27, 2017 by living with love and peace

  December 1-12th, 2018 is the next Sperm Whale trip in Dominica.   Ten days of whale swimming and 11 nights of accommodation.  Cost is $8,995 December is great month to swim with Sperm Whales.  Who wants to go?   … Continue reading →

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Remembering my first Tonga Trip

Posted on May 26, 2017 by living with love and peace

Aloha, I still remember my first trip to Tonga in 2006.  I chartered a 60 foot sail boat with a whale swim permit and spent 2 weeks sailing through the island group.  We spent 6 days in the Vavau’ island group … Continue reading →

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Whale Swim adventures in 2018

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Doug Hoffman

Aloha Whale People, I live in Maui, the whale capital of the Pacific.  The Northern Pacific Humpbacks come each year to breed and give birth. It would be all to easy to lead groups here to observe and document whale … Continue reading →

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