In the mixed shallow sand, grass, and coral environment just in front of the resort, we see clownfish, angelfish, butterfly fish, lionfish, and an array of fascinating invertebrates including shrimp, anemonies, sea hares, and crinoids. Last year we ever found sea horses in just a few feet of water as well as several rare flying gurnards and a crocodile eel. For those who wish and if conditions permit, we plan to offer a night snorkeling opportunity in these calm waters. Our main goal during this time will be to snorkel with the whales, however, this area of Tonga offers many other attractions, both above and below the water. In addition to whales, we have a diversity of other exciting snorkeling opportunities.
Tongan reefs offer a wide variety of robust hard corals, and an extensive assortment of reef fish.
Visibility often exceeds 100 feet underwater. And there's more. Due to the dramatic geology of the islands, sheer limestone cliffs feature a number of spectacular open sea-level caverns. Dancing shafts of sunlight filter in, illuminating schools of small fish and interior topography, often in water of breathtaking clarity. In addition to whale watching, we have also planned reef oriented snorkeling excursions.