Majestic Whale Encounters announces 2025 tour line-up

Unfortunately, Majestic Whale Encounters isn’t a marine-inspired alternative band that performs songs about the world’s most magnificent mammal. It’s actually Australia’s largest whale swimming company (surprise) and it’s just dropped its range of unforgettable wildlife encounters for next year.

Our first thought is, ‘Sign us up for everything,’ but our second thought comes from the more logical side of our brain: ‘Where are the tours, and what are they’? This part is obviously smarter.

Kicking things off in March is the Antarctica Expedition, an invitation to dive deep into the icy waters of the Pacific Ocean alongside majestic whales. You’ll be aboard the luxurious Sylvia Earle and have plenty of time to hone your photography skills with an animal subject that’s not your house cat. Meow.

Next up there’s the Sandy Beach Tour in July, offering a chance to swim with whales and relax on a remote island in Tonga. We’re already picturing ourselves sipping coconut water and reading the newest Stephen King thriller while watching whales frolic nearby (say that three times fast).

Fast forward to September (we’re still in Tonga), and you’re blessed with the option of joining an Off the Grid Tour featuring everyone’s favourite holiday morning activity (yoga) and a bit of kayaking. We’re not 100% sure, but we reckon you might be able to hear the whales singing to each other as you paddle across the ocean’s glassy surface.

There’s a few other tours to choose from, including the Orcas & Lights Expedition in November (our flights to Norway are booked already). But whether you’re a thrill-seeker or a zen-loving beach bum, witnessing these gentle giants in their natural habitat just got a whole lot easier.

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