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Ha'apai Divers At Matafonua Lodge Resort

Foa Island, Tonga
676 69766
Ranked #1 of 4 tours in Ha'apai Islands
5.0 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Type: Tours
Description: Fully Licensed Diving and Whale watching business located on the grounds of Matafonua Lodge Visiting some of the most stunning dive sites in Tonga .
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NZ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012
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We looked at a lot of places trying to make our mind up about where to go in the South Pacific. We have a 8 year old and a four year old. A friend recommended this place. He had been with his young family a few years before and they were dying to get back. The place is at the... More

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Dunedin NZ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2011

This was the best thing I've ever done and well worth the money spent. It's such an amazing experience. We were just snorkelling and swam with humpbacks and saw psuedo orcas as well! Just great and it was all the little touches like the nyum baking and relaxed tour that topped it off and made it so memorable. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 27, 2010
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We spent the day with Glenn and Janey, they were excellent and knowledable hosts and we were fortunate to be able to swim witht he whales which was an absolute highlight of our trip. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2010
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We had a great 2 days out whale watching and our children continue to talk about swimming with the whales. An amazing experience. Thanks Glenn, Jane and Sam. Never to be forgotten is a first dive experience with Darren and Nina. Thanks for everything; I have never seen smiles so wide on our children s faces. Fun and fabulous sum... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2010
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I was also blown away by the snorkelling last time I visited Ha'apai. Being a water baby, I have always wanted to learn to dive but felt a little nervous. Having met these guys last time, I came back with a friend to bite the bullet. I got hooked on diving, and ended up extending my stay. Nina and Darren... More

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Dunedin, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 2, 2010
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This was an excellent place to learn how to dive, the people are so patient, very helpful and encouraging. I would definately recommend Happy Ha'apai Divers and Ocean Blue Adventures to anyone (experienced or complete novice) who wants to dive. Also the whale watching was amazing! (and what a beautiful boat!) More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 27, 2010
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We spent three weeks in Ha'apai in September 2010. During this time we went whale watching three times with Glenn and Janey on CatKnap and snorkling with Darren once. The three trips we did with the whales were fantastic. Each time was a little different, with plenty of whales seen from the boat. We did get in the water three... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 11, 2010
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Just a perfect day with glenn and his wife swimming with whales and watching them breaching... I'd never experienced such an amazing trip, and glenn offering all his experience on whales and answering practically any questions. If I'll Ever be back in Tonga I'll not miss another trip with glenn More

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Wellington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 10, 2010
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Great outfit, relaxed, fun and they know what they are doing. Nina, Darren and Glen were great fun and know their territory well. From whale watching to fabulous diving - you don't need to go any where else. Thanks guys! More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 8, 2010
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Darren and Nina (and their entourage of 3 kids and other helpers) were the perfect hosts for a diving adventure to Ha'apai. The weather gods smiled, the humpback whales played and the daily excursions played out perfectly. This is not a holiday that we have returned from feeling wrung out from over doing it - quite the opposite. We quickly... More

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