Guest Reviews
A few words from guests who have joined our whale swimming trips and ocean expeditions.
What Guests Say
“What an amazing trip! Our guide, Cassie, was organized, creative and enthusiastic! Our group, while diverse in age and backgrounds, became collaborative and cohesive under her guidance. What an amazing birthday to swim with the whales and this group! A+ experience!”
— Tracey B (Sperm Whales in Dominica, 2026)“This was my second trip with Dance With Whales, and I will continue to support them and recommend them to anyone interested in expeditions with whales. My previous trip with humpbacks was incredible, with perfect weather and whale interactions that far exceeded my expectations. My recent trip offered amazing encounters with sperm whales (and dolphins) in Dominica. Even though we weren't able to find whales everyday, the experience was magical (including many beautiful places to explore in the afternoons). DWW's dedication to animal welfare and ethical interactions is unmatched. Karim and his team, as well as the local guides they work with, are consistently the best in the industry. I deeply appreciate the effort DWW takes to develop strong relationships with local guides/boat captains, small hotels, and transport services. The depth of these relationships and dedication to finding safe, ethical, and talented people to work with does not go unnoticed, and enhances the quality and experience of each trip.”
— Carolyn S (Sperm Whales in Dominica, 2026)“This was a magical trip. No photo or video does the whales justice. We had a great group. The staff at the Champs were so nice. Our guide , Cassi, was so informative and very fun to be with.”
— Gerry B (Sperm Whales in Dominica, 2026)“Hard to sum it up in words but my experience with Dancing with Whales in French Polynesia was really remarkable and is at the top of the list of many dive and adventure trips I've ever done. From the get-go, Karim, made everyone feel comfortable, welcome, and excited in our group. The experience was wholly authentic and just what I was looking for from start to end. His knowledge of the whales, great travel stories, calm presence, and clear passion for what he does added to the experience. Of course, his photography is top-notch and he gave the group some amazing shots from our week! The local team on the boat and in the water were absolutely amazing and deserve a shoutout as well. Manutea and Igor were so friendly, quite hilarious, and made sure the entire group was safe in the water while consistently putting us in the best position to find and swim with the whales. They were so much fun to be around, made each day that much more enjoyable, and I'm thankful for what they shared about Rurutu with us!
The whales themselves.....wow. It was pretty awe-inspiring and humbling to be in the water with something so substantial yet so gentle and graceful. We had a curious, chunky Mammone and his Mom who we swam with all week, saw a whale baby romp around us, saw multiple whales at once, and generally had amazing experiences in the water. It’s hard to describe being in the natural environment of such incredible animals and one of the most incredible things was that we were often the only boat in the water which lent it itself to being one of the most unique, authentic, and amazing wildlife encounters I've ever had. I can’t recommend Dancing with Whales and Karim enough. Book it with confidence and get ready for an amazing trip.”
— Gerald P (Humpback Whales in French Polynesia, 2025)“I had an amazingly great time in French Polynesia! The whole crew was excellent and for me there was nothing missing! For sure an unforgetable trip I will always remeber :)”
— Christina S (Humpback Whales in French Polynesia, 2025)“This was a trip of a lifetime for me. Our group saw whales everyday. We were in the water with juveniles together, a singing male whale, mama and baby and more juveniles 4 out of the 5 swim-days. Beautiful sunsets, beaches, rainbows, laughter with new friends and a hike to the Monster Cave by our captain and his mate were only some of the added sweeteners.
I felt like I was on a National Geographic guided trip. Karim and the team were so knowledgeable about these magnificent creatures as well as the island in general. There really are no words to describe what we witnessed swimming with these humpback whales. There grace , trust, playfulness and love for humans was unfathomable. I enjoyed this trip so much, that I have decided to swim with the whales again, but in Tonga 2026!”
— Nicollette C (Humpback Whales in French Polynesia, 2025)“My trip with Dances with Whales was absolutely incredible from start to finish. Karim was a fabulous guide—warm, knowledgeable, and deeply passionate about the ocean and the wildlife. Our local guides and boat captains took such great care of us, ensuring we were safe, comfortable and making sure that every day was fun and filled with awe.
If you’re looking for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that’s both well-organized and deeply moving, I can’t recommend Dances with Whales enough. Truly an experience I’ll never forget!”
— Lise M (Humpback Whales in French Polynesia, 2025)“This experience was even more unique and magical than I imagined. Being so close to the whales and the intimate moments with them is a memory Ill never forget. Karim was so charismatic, and extremely knowledgable, and the locals were just the nicest ahppiest people Ive ever met. Ill never forget this.”
— Hussein D (Humpback Whales in French Polynesia, 2024)“Fantastic experience, Rurutu is a very family oriented culture . We are very fortunate to have been able to experience not only swimming with the humpback whales but also the kind and wonderful guides and their families for almost a week! Dances with Whales , Karim and the rest of the team left no stone unturned in providing this …….”
— Rob L (Humpback Whales in French Polynesia, 2024)“I felt like I was on a National Geographic adventure! Wondering if it is worth it to swim with humpback whales? There's no words to describe what it feels like to have a baby humpback come over and play with you. Life changing. No regrets. Happy memories I'll keep for my whole life and share with my kin and friends.”
— Austin H (Humpback Whales in French Polynesia, 2024)“One of the most unforgettable experiences of my life. So grateful to Jono and Paul for facilitating this magical experience and for all the small details that added to the magic of this trip. Can't recommend it enough!”
— Lea D (Humpback Whales in Tonga, 2024)“We had an amazing time. Everybody was very friendly. The accommodations were really comfortable and very nice. The food was really good. The staff were friendly and helpful. Our guide Kelsey was the best!!”
— Susana G (Sperm Whales in Dominica, 2024)“Second trip with dance with whales and once again it was amazing. Everything was perfect, great team, organisation, best time ever ! Could only recommend going with them for the adventure of a lifetime.”
— Eva R (Sperm Whales in Dominica, 2024)