Niue Ocean Escape 2026 — Swim with Humpback Whales · 28 Aug – 4 Sep

Seven days. Eight people. The clearest water in the Pacific.

⚡ LIMITED AVAILABILITY — Only 1 spot remaining

Departing Auckland 28 August 2026, returning 4 September 2026. Private Lodge, Namukulu Village · All diving, adventures, accommodation and breakfast included.

Niue is one of the last truly wild ocean destinations on earth. Water clarity past 50m. Deep drop-offs metres from shore. Humpbacks on their annual migration. Spinner dolphins on the coastline. Sunsets that fall directly into the Pacific from our cliff-top base.

This isn't a tour. It's an immersion — for eight people who'd rather have one extraordinary week than three good ones.

Why Niue

• Not crowded. Not commercial. Not overdeveloped.
• Water clarity regularly exceeds 50m
• Humpback whales pass through from July to September
• Spinner dolphins along the coastline year-round
• Deep walls and reef structure close to shore
• A population of 1,600 people on the whole island

Where you'll stay

Shared Lodge — a private cliff-top property in a seaside Village. Three room types, private terraced grounds, all-weather whale-watching fale, uninterrupted ocean views. Evenings are spent on the deck reviewing the day, sharing meals, winding down into island rhythm.

Choose your room type below — bunk room (shared), double room (twin share), or queen room (twin share).

(Exact daily schedule weather-dependent — the ocean leads.)

What's included

• 7 nights accommodation at our Lodge
• 2 licensed humpback whale swim experiences
• 1 spinner dolphin and reef tour
• 1 scuba dive OR private freediving coaching session
• 3 freediving depth sessions
• 2 pool / technique sessions
• Daily breathwork and mobility sessions
• Traditional Niuean feast night
• Daily continental breakfast
• Airport transfers and private transport on island
• Local guidance to Niue’s swimming holes and hidden gems

What's not included

• International flights (Auckland → Niue)
• Travel insurance (required — we can recommend providers)
• Lunches and dinners (Niue has good local options, ~NZD $30–60/day)
• Personal spending and gratuities

Who's leading it

Sacha Williamson — SSI Freediving Instructor Trainer, 25+ years of professional ocean work across 45 countries, including UN and AusAID Pacific infrastructure projects. Pacific waters are where Sacha learned to dive.

Pricing

• Bunk Room (Shared) — $4,800 NZD per person
• Double Room (Twin Share) — $5,400 NZD per person
• Queen Room (Twin Share) — $5,800 NZD per person

Booking & payment

• $500 deposit secures your spot — pay now, balance due later
• Balance due 10 weeks before departure (1 June 2026)
• Travel insurance is mandatory — book this when you book your flights

Full refund and cancellation policy here.

Frequently asked

Will we definitely see whales?
We can't promise the ocean. We can promise we’re there in peak migration window with licensed operators and the best chance you'll get. Most weeks see multiple encounters.

What if I don't want to swim with whales?
The whale swims are optional — you can stay on the boat or skip the day. No reduction in price (the costs are baked in regardless).

I’m a scuba diver, not a freediver — is this for me?
Yes. There's a scuba option built in and the freediving sessions will teach you skills that improve every scuba diver. Many divers do both.

Solo traveller — what’s the room situation?
Bunk room (shared, mixed) is $4,800. Twin-share doubles and queens are $5,400–$5,800 sharing with another solo or partner. If you want a room to yourself, contact us for single-supplement pricing.

What’s the food like?
Daily breakfast included. Niue has 6–7 restaurants — a coffee shop, fish and chips, a Thai place, and incredibly good island food. Evenings are your own — join the group or take a quiet night for yourself.

Safety & accreditation

All Niue water activities run with licensed Niuean operators. Freedive Aotearoa is AdventureMark certified, Qualmark accredited, and operates under a WorkSafe-aligned Safety Management System. Read our safety standards → | About SSI →

Spots are limited. Choose your room type below — or email Sacha with any questions before you book.