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From SportDiver Planet’s 50 Greatest Dives, #38,

Humpbacks

Tonga
Snorkeling with a 50-foot whale and her 15-foot baby is one of the great experiences in life. Scuba is not allowed, but if you snorkel and float motionless on the surface, the whales are calmer, allowing for longer and more-interactive encounters. The whales come and go, yet they seem as curious about us as we are about them. Dolphins often appear, and if you’re really lucky, there’s a chance to see big pelagic animals such as marlin and sailfish (just not as big as the whales). It is the middle of the Pacific Ocean after all — you never know what might stop by. — Julian Cohen

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