COME AND SWIM WITH THESE GENTLE GIANTS IN THE CLEAR TURQUOISE WATERS!

These gentle ones migrate from Antarctica, a journey of 6000 miles, essentially to calf and to mate.

We will stay on the island of Vava'u, being a world class location - ( 1.5 hrs. from Fiji and 1.5 hrs. from Samoa and 3 hrs. from New Zealand). It is small resort, on a white sandy beach, only a few steps from the surrounding crystal turquoise waters.

As you visualize yourself entering the pristine turquoise waters, you are carefully greeted by the most amazing beautiful Being, between 35 and 40 ft in size! It glides near or under you and as sending its essence of unconditional love, expanding you to unbelievable heights of bliss. Along side this gentle one is her baby, who curiously envelopes you with love as they grace you with their presence.

Now you are eye to eye with these Beings of Immense Love...sharing the joy and delight in these life altering encounters. As your eyes meet you are transformed Forever!

When: Sept. 2-7 and Sept. 9-15, 2008

Where: The Tongan Beach Resort, Vava'u Kingdom of Tonga

Cost: $2222 plus a $222 boat fuel surcharge for 1 week. (if interested in both weeks see special below.)

SPECIAL: those staying for 2 weeks receive: 1 days FREE room , Sept. 7th or 8th (double occupancy) with breakfast included. The other night is your responsibility. The 2nd week will start later afternoon on Sept. 9th with dinner included. You receive 2 extra days.

Non-Refundable Deposit: $555 per person
(first balance $1111 due May 1, 2008; balance $1,333 due July 1, 2008)

Travelers Insurance: This is highly recommended (must be purchased within two weeks of purchasing your tickets). You fly into the main island of Tonga (Nukualofa) then to Vava'u.
The two airlines that normally fly from Honolulu or Los Angeles to Tonga are Air Pacific and Air New Zealand. My travel agent contact : Renee Mahler @ 808-284-0440 or renee@bnlh.com.

Cancellations: Your deposit of $555 is non-refundable (unless in the case of cancellation if your space can be filled- you will then receive your deposit back minus $77 fees and handling). No refunds if you cancel after July 1, 2008 unless your space is filled.

Trip Includes:
Dinner: Sept. 2nd and Sept. 9th the first day of week 1 and week 2 beginning of seminar.
All meals: included at your choice (fresh seafood, chicken, meat and great local veggies).... vegetarian menus available, not vegan.
Accommodations: double occupancy. If would like private single room $333 extra.
Boat: private boat for 6 hrs / day for 4 days each week, 5th day optional or use as a free day.
Seminar activities: meditation/sharing, Tongan Feasts, local entertainment and dancing.

NOT INCLUDED: air fare, all travel fees, transfer fee's to and from the airport and taxis from resort to town, all Drinks.

Flights: You are responsible for your own flights and expenses to and from the island. You can contact Renee Mahler @ Business & Leisure Holidays @800-284-0440 or (renee@bnlh.com). I highly suggest travelers insurance in case of emergency in Tonga (must be purchased at the time of getting your tickets).

You will fly into the main island of Tonga, Tongatapu. The inter island reservation must be made with my travel agent Renee Mahler. This is to insure that we all can get to the island at the same time. Flights are limited. You will lose a day when you travel across the international date line and gain it back upon return.

Includes: All meals (fresh seafood, chicken and local vegetarian menus available, but not vegan; accommodation are six nights and seven days); whale swims six hours a day for four days; possible optional fifth day swim or boat trip to and from the island; group gathering and sharing.

Do I need to be a good swimmer?

It is recommended that you have snorkeled before it will help with your experience when getting in with the whales. You don't have to be a good swimmer. We are dropped close to the whales and usually "hang" on the surface for the whale's invitation to join them.

What is the temperature of the water?

Usually its around the 70's...so it's a good idea to bring sweat suits or jackets and wet suits for the water for the boat. At times these are not needed.

What participants have said:

Celeste's gentle kindness and attentiveness has made swimming with the South Pacific whales my most memorable adventure so far. Sharing space and time with these miraculous beings has been wonderful. My soul will always feel the vibration and splendor of the communication. Gregory Mulinare

Complete inner peace is how I would describe my encounter with the beautiful whales on the island of Tonga. I felt it from the moment I was face to face and eye to eye with those beautiful creatures. The feeling has remained with me. We were at their mercy, they were at our mercy and they were harmonious together and with us. It was a most excellent encounter that I will never forget. Those beauties taught me something...Mercy, Peace and Harmony should prevail everywhere! Karen Tirpak

Swimming with wild spinner dolphins in Hawaii for the past 10 years has brought me out of fear and into great joy. Swimming eye to eye with a mother humpback whale and her calf in the Kingdom of Tonga, humbled me to the core of my being. These gentle giants transmitted only trust and forgiveness of the past…a message they continue to teach us even today. Belinda Farrell, Huna Practioner

It was such a joy to be immersed in their energy. The whale energy that we encountered was quite profound for me. The energy and the work we shared and did together was just as valuable---mahalo Celeste. I am working on becoming Michael! Michael Brown

We look forward to having you join this amazing group for retreat, fun, love and joy and sharing experiences with the whales and the human pod.

PLEASE COME AND BE A PART OF THE ESSENCE OF THESE BELOVED HUMPBACK WHALES. JOIN US IN THIS MOST TRANSFORMATIONAL RETREAT AND SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE.

CELESTE EATON
CAPTAIN COOK, HI 96704
808-323-2568 cell: 808-896-3132
e-mail: CELESTE@CELESTIALSONICS.COM

last update: FEBRUARY 2008