Nigel Marsh Photography: Timor Whale Spectacular – Nov 2026

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Price: From AUD 5070 pp

Travel dates: 16 Nov 26 to 23 Nov 26

Book between: 17 Feb 25 and 26 Nov 25

Only 7 places available on this curated, boutique tour

Witness Timor Leste’s famous whale migration

Join underwater photographer Nigel Marsh for a week of diving and whale watching in Timor Leste. Dive Timor’s pristine fringing reefs, where you’ll encounter everything from macro critters to BIG encounters, with dugongs, dolphins… and whales. From October to December each year, the Timor’s Wetar Strait becomes a marine super highway between the Pacific and Indian Oceans. During this time different species of whales, including blue, beaked, humpback, sperm, killer, short-finned pilot and melon-headed whales can be seen, along with very large pods of dolphins.

Accommodation available in twin share/double studio apartments or quad-sharing a 3-bedroom guest house:

  • Studio Apartment: AUD 5,390 twin share
  • Guest House: AUD 5,070 pp twin share

Our package includes:

  • 7 nights accommodation in Dili, with a choice to share a 4-bedroom Guesthouse or twin share Studio Apartment
  • 4 shore dives inc. tanks, weights and dive guide
  • 4 boat dives inc. tanks, weights and dive guide
  • 2 full days whale watching in the Wetar Strait
  • 2 half days whale watching in the Wetar Strait
  • Return airport transfers
  • Return flights from Darwin to Dili

Not included: Meals, bar bill, tipping, boat surcharges for further afield dive sites (North, South, West of Atauro), reef taxes, optional tours/activities.

Payment Terms

  • Deposit due now AUD 500
  • Second payment due 16 November 2025: AUD 1500
  • Balance payment due 05 August 2026

Terms & Conditions:

AIRFARES: Airfare are based on current schedule instant purchase fare and will be confirmed 10 months prior to departure. Airfare prices are subject to change and may affect package price until second instalment is paid. CHANGE FEES: Any changes requested after the initial deposit incur an AUD 250 change fee. Any changes resulting in a reduction of invoice value of more than 50% are considered a cancellation. CANCELLATION POLICY: All payments are non-refundable.

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