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Fins 'n' Flukes Ltd.

Main street (opposite the TVB) | Pangai, Tonga
00676-60051
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Ranked #2 of 4 tours in Ha'apai Islands
5.0 of 5 stars 81 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: We provide scuba diving, PADI dive courses, Humpback whale watching and whale swimming, sea kayaking, reef snorkeling, Manta ray snorkeling, island...... more » Owner description: We provide scuba diving, PADI dive courses, Humpback whale watching and whale swimming, sea kayaking, reef snorkeling, Manta ray snorkeling, island trips and transfers, boat taxi, camping equipment, bike hire, wi-fi internet, maps, advice, tourist info and more. We are the only "diving and whale watching" operator on the main Ha'apai island of Lifuka and the only dive operator in all of Ha'apai - just 5 mins from the airport and footsteps from several local and inexpensive guesthouses. We are a PADI certified dive resort with several years experience in the local area and we can show you awesome dive spots, take you snorkeling with Manta rays or take you swimming with the Humpback whales (Jul-Oct inc) - get humped in Ha'apai! We consider the welfare of the whales a top priority and adopt a precautionary approach around them. We take a maximum of 8 people (2 swim groups) on our whale trips to ensure a personal and memorable experience. We are competitively priced and include all gear, lunch and hydrophone for listening to whale song. DVD's of your experience are available for purchase afterwards. We offer *free pick-ups* for whale watching from resorts on Uoleva and Foa island (including Sandy Beach Resort and Matafonua Lodge).We practice eco-tourism using environmentally friendly Evinrude ETEC engines and support local community development with locally built boats. Land or sea - we can help you m ake the most of your valuable time in the south pacific paradise of Ha'apai! Certified, licensed, safe, reliable, professional and friendly - your tourism is our business!*terms and conditions apply. « less
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melbourne
2 reviews
“Great experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

Dave and I (Susan) had a great 4 day dive course with Brian from Fins'n'Flukes. Brian was very patient, helpful and clear. The course was relaxed and we had a lot of time to plan and debrief for each of our dives. I felt very safe! We were sad not to spend more time with Sabina. We also really liked... More

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Auckland
2 reviews
“Super scuba/snorkeling”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

The nice people at Fins ´n´ Flukes can help with all the small things wanted at place like Ha Appai. Very helpful indeed. We needed a boat transfer to Uoleva when no one else on the island had fuel, Brian sorted us out. Fins ´n´ Flukes had great no-problem-service and made us a great scuba diving trip. Some of us... More

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Dunedin, New Zealand
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“Finding Nemo”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012
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Originally, we only wanted to rent some bikes, snorkeling gear and a boat transfer to Uoleva Island. After getting some good advice regarding the best snorkeling spots by Lifuka Island and Foa Island Brian asked us whether we'd want to try some scuba diving on our way to Uoleva - we've never been scuba diving before and we were very... More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
“very nice people,briliant diving”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012

very good service,good equipment,pleasure to dive with them More

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Melbourne, Australia
1 review
“amazing scuba diving in the coral sea with great instructor - well spent money !!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

It`s beautiful place for amazing scuba diving on the coral reef. It`s possible to see under water garden heaps of colourful fish, turtles and sometime it`s possible to see whales as well (July-October). I can just recommend. More

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
“Fantastic personalised scuba diving experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2012

Excellent scuba diving in clear waters with pristine coral and loads of aquatic life. Fins and Flukes offers fantastic, friendly and personalised service, with excellent equipment and knowledge and respect for the sea. More

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Melbourne
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“what a fantastic experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2012

We loved our whale watching experience in Tonga. Thanks for a great day out! More

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Carmel, California
2 reviews
“The best in their field”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 23, 2011

I chartered Fins n Flukes vessel Malolo for five weeks and was very impressed with their professionalism and attention to detail. Of all the companies I've chartered with in Ha'apai and in Vava'u they are by far the best. Brian the co-owner speaks fluent Tongan and has lived and worked in Ha'apai for six years. This really pays off when... More

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subsequentially, Owner at Fins 'n' Flukes Ltd., responded to this review
December 25, 2011

Thank you for your very positive comments, it is always nice to be appreciated. We wish Marine Mammal Conservation Through the Arts every continued success in it's inspirational initiatives protecting marine mammals, through the medium art, in an increasingly threatend world. It was a pleasure to have you onboard and we look forward to your new book! More

New York City, New York
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Great Experience Despite Tactless Owners”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2011
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I decided to wait a few months before writing this review because I really thought that perhaps I was overreacting to how bad a tourism outfit this really was. In review though, this is my video example of just how interested the owners are in 'your safety' versus just making sure that they are in front to get the best... More

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subsequentially, Owner at Fins 'n' Flukes Ltd., responded to this review
December 12, 2011

All publicity is good publicity as they say so we'll start with the good. Thank you for your appreciation of the effort we make to assist our prospective clients in making their travel arrangements and fully preparing our guests for the adventure of swimming with a whale. We are also happy that you were impressed by how quickly we found... More

Jakarta, Indonesia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A truly memorable experience with Brian and Sabine”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We arrived in Ha'api expecting fabulous beaches and everything else you might think to find on a pacific Island, we were not disappointed, as this came true and much more. A day into our trip myself and my partner walked into Brian and Sabines office and were made to feel welcome and valued. After some chat about diving they instructed... More

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