Leading eco-travel company and the largest whale swimming company in Australia, Majestic Whale Encounters is celebrating an incredible 10 years of creating transformative experiences by introducing a range of new and improved tours. Offering small group tours in destinations such as Tonga and Tahiti, travellers will have the incredible opportunity to swim with magnificent underwater creatures while exploring some of the most beautiful destinations on the planet.
The number of diverse and unique tours and destinations on offer is a testament to the great success Majestic Whale Encounters has encountered over the past 10 years. With the company continuously upgrading their services by offering new routes, special inclusions and experiences as well as improvements to existing tours, Majestic Whale Encounters carry on paving the way for sustainable and eco-friendly tourism.
NEW TOURS
Women, Whales & Wellness – Tonga July, August, and September 2024: A brand-new female-only, wellness tour, guests will stay at in a secluded eco resort complete with daily yoga sessions. During five days, guests will spend time aboard a boat with the opportunity to swim with humpback whales, and kayak, paddleboard and snorkel to Tongan waters.
Antarctica Expedition, February 2023: A new 14-day expedition to Antarctica will see guests aboard the revolutionary eco-friendly ship Sylvia Earle where they will take part in a unique photographic workshop with award-winning nature photographer, Scott Portelli. With the opportunity to get up close with the wildlife whilst snorkelling beneath the ice in a small, exclusive group tour.
Gorillas in Rwanda Luxury Tour, available ongoing upon request: A once-in-a-lifetime, premium animal encounter experience, ideal for those looking to experience luxury whilst getting up close with gorillas. The tour to Rwanda is focused on exploring the gorilla’s natural habitat complete with a sunset boat ride in the national park, a waterfall walk and a night game drive.
Orcas & Light Expedition – Norway November 2024: An 8-night tour with 6 nights spent aboard the MS Kinfish ship, guests will have the opportunity to northern lights gaze and explore the wildlife of the Norwegian Fjords which includes a guided swimming tour with orcas.
A range of other tours are also on offer including destinations like Moorea and Rurutu.
Majestic Whale Encounters began as a unique whale swim tour operator with a very limited number of spots on their small group tours to Tonga. Due to the increasing trend of many seeking more meaningful and once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences, Majestic Whale Encounters has been able to grow its offering to over six different countries offering these exclusives experiences to even more travellers.
“It is truly special to see how much we’ve grown from operating as a small provider to now being able to extend our tours to new destinations and offering unique experiences to more travellers”, said Carmen Ellis, founder of Majestic Whale Encounters of the 10-year anniversary. “At the heart of all we do is to provide an unforgettable travel experience that not only educates but inspires whilst leaving minimal environmental impact, and to think we have achieved this, is very rewarding.”
As a small travel operator, the company was at great risk during the pandemic and risked losing everything, but instead the team were able to successfully pivot. While waiting for borders to reopen, the company released a children’s book series, The Ocean Tales Children’s book which has to date sold 50,000 copies worldwide. This initiative helps to continue Majestic Whale Encounter’s mission to educate the globe about the importance of caring for the natural environment, even to the smallest of adventurers.
Each of Majestic Whale Encounter’s tours offers a unique and one-of-a-kind experience as guests have the opportunity to deeply connect with the natural environment and uncover its natural beauty. This lies at the core of Majestic Whale Encounter’s mission as they strive to raise awareness for responsible travel and respect the world in which we live.
As a testament to their great success over the past ten years, Majestic Whale Encounters was voted in the top two finalists of Australia’s Favourite Family Business Awards hosted by Kochie.
