Join our 7-night swimming with whales and scuba diving trip in Timor Leste, November 15th - November 22nd, 2027!
Timor-Leste is one of the last true frontiers for divers and ocean lovers — a place where wild encounters are still raw, rare, and deeply moving.
From October to December, the deep waters of the Ombai and Wetar Straits transform into a natural highway for some of the ocean’s largest travelers. Here, you’ll have the incredible opportunity to swim alongside migrating whales — from majestic blue whales and sperm whales to pods of playful dolphins. The experience is entirely natural, with the captain carefully positioning us so we can quietly slip into the water and witness these gentle giants passing by. It’s one of the most humbling and awe-inspiring experiences the ocean can offer.
Beyond the whales, diving in Timor-Leste is extraordinary. The reefs here are pristine, bursting with hard and soft corals, and alive with an astonishing diversity of marine life. You can expect everything from tiny macro critters — pygmy seahorses, frogfish, and nudibranchs — to larger encounters like reef sharks, turtles, and swirling schools of fish. With very few divers visiting compared to other parts of Southeast Asia, the sites feel untouched, offering the rare chance to explore healthy reefs with hardly anyone else around.
Timor-Leste is the perfect blend of big animal encounters and vibrant reef diving, making it a dream destination for those seeking something different, raw, and unforgettable.
Meet your trip leader - David Girsh
Since David was just a kid, spending time at the beach or anywhere near the ocean has been his favorite thing to do. At the age of 15, David became a certified diver and rapidly climbed the certification ladder of scuba, achieving Instructor status by the age of 21. Subsequently, David embarked on a journey that led him far from his home country, Israel, to explore the world's most stunning destinations. His travels spanned a spectrum of aquatic environments, from the frigid waters of New Zealand and South Australia to the balmy embrace of the Caribbean and the exotic allure of the South Pacific Islands.
Photography has always held a special place in David's heart, both above and below the water's surface. Currently, his creative energies are channeled into videography, where he lends his expertise to various documentaries and supports NGOs in highlighting their remarkable conservation initiatives. It's a journey marked by a deep connection with the ocean, a passion for preservation, and a commitment to sharing the wonders of the underwater world with the world.
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