Expeditions

NOT JUST A TRIP.
A TRANSFORMATION.

Small-group expeditions that combine world-class wildlife encounters with real conservation fieldwork, accredited training, and cultural immersion.

Every expedition is designed around a simple idea: the best way to care about something is to experience it firsthand. These aren't tours, they're immersive field programs where you'll swim alongside humpback whales, survey coral reefs, freedive crystal-clear waters, and work alongside local communities and researchers. You'll leave with skills, stories, and a connection to the ocean that changes how you see the world.

Humpback whale mother and calf
BOOKING OPEN
Vava'u, Tonga
SWIMMING WITH WHALES
IN VAVA'U
Join David in Vava'u for 8 nights of world-class humpback whale encounters, in partnership with Dive and More. Spend up to 7 hours a day on the water searching for and swimming with whales, exploring coral gardens and underwater caves. Includes photography guidance, evening conservation talks, and accommodation at Humpback Lodge Vava'u, a family-run lodge in a Tongan village. Limited to 6 spots.
Whale Swimming UW Photography Reef Snorkelling Conservation Talks All Levels
8 NightsDuration Aug 7–15, 2026Dates 6Max Spots $3,800 AUDPer Person
Book via Dive & More Full Details
Humpback whale pair
Whale underwater
Group on hilltop lookout
Whale in blue water
Research crew on boat
UPCOMING 2027
Torres Strait, Australia
REEF & RAINFOREST
FIELD SCHOOL
Work alongside Traditional Owners on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef. This expedition combines coral reef surveying, tropical ecology, and Indigenous conservation on some of Australia's most remote and biodiverse islands. A rare opportunity to access Country that few outsiders ever see.
Reef Surveys Indigenous Conservation Tropical Ecology Scuba Diving Accredited Training
10 DaysDuration 2027Dates 6–10Group Size IntermediateExperience
Register Interest
Diver with turtle on reef
Community meeting
Island beach with mountain
Diver in fish school
Whale shark with snorkeler
Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia
WHALE SHARKS
& MANTAS
Swim with the world's largest fish on the world's largest fringing reef. This expedition pairs whale shark and manta ray encounters with underwater photography masterclasses, freediving training, and reef ecology. Ningaloo is one of the last truly wild reef systems on Earth, and it shows.
Whale Sharks Manta Rays Photography Masterclass Freediving Reef Ecology
7 DaysDuration May 2027Dates 6–8Group Size All LevelsExperience
Coming Soon
Manta ray with freediver
Whale shark from above
Reef split shot with fish
Ningaloo sunset
Humpback whale Tonga
UPCOMING 2027
Vava'u, Tonga
TONGA 12-DAY
CONSERVATION WORKSHOP
An expanded Tonga program in development, 12 days combining daily whale swim encounters with humpback whale research, reef surveying, freediving training, underwater photography, and accredited Certificate II and III pathways through Envirotech Education. Data contributed to Happywhale. This is the deep-dive version: fewer participants, more fieldwork, more time in the water.
Whale Swimming Reef Surveys Freediving UW Photography Cert II & III Pathways Happywhale Data
12 DaysDuration 2027Dates Small GroupFormat All LevelsExperience
Register Interest
Humpback whale surface
Humpback whale pair
Underwater
Whale underwater Tonga
Every Expedition Includes

WHAT YOU GET

01
EXPERT-LED ENCOUNTERS
Every in-water experience is guided by David and experienced local operators who know the animals and the environment intimately.
02
SMALL GROUPS
Maximum 6 participants ensures personalised attention, better wildlife encounters, and a genuine sense of team.
03
REAL CONSERVATION
Your fieldwork contributes to active research and monitoring programs. The data you collect has real impact.
04
ACCREDITED TRAINING
Every expedition maps to nationally recognised qualifications through Envirotech Education. Build your career while having the experience of a lifetime.

READY TO DIVE IN?

Spaces are limited on every expedition. Get in touch to secure your spot or ask any questions about upcoming trips.

Contact David