July 2023 Trip: Originally booked my trip in 2019 with another vendor. When everything reopened they bailed on me last minute and Nadia saved my bucket list trip. I reached out to her since she had so much experience and is very knowledgeable and responsive. She made very thoughtful recommendations and videos that helped me know what to expect in Tonga and during whale swims. She covers equipment, accommodations, what to bring and they best way to swim with the whales. She also connected me with an agent that specializes in Tonga/Fiji to save me on my last flight time and cost. I added on Fiji scuba and shark dives which I also recommend. During our stay Nadia made my group arrangements for several dinner reservations and helped us prepare all our camera equipment with ideal settings to maximize our experience. Our boat crew was great and the staff at Mystic Sands was so kind. Don’t miss the fruit smoothies at the t-shirt print shop, they have great gifts as well. Whales were nothing short of amazing especially the babies and playful juvenile whales. Thank you Nadia for making my dream a reality, hope this will be a first adventure of many with you! Many Thanks, Gina- San Francisco, CA