Choose one and see the small-group retreats where you may meet it. Wildlife is never guaranteed, and we never chase, touch, bait or feed animals.
Choose an animal above to narrow it down.
South Pacific, French Polynesia
Time in the blue, on the whales’ terms.
Why Moderate: Open-ocean boat days with calm in-water entries. You need to feel comfortable in the water. You do not need freediving experience.
7 days / 6 nights · Small group, maximum 6 guests
Dates available. Sept 1–7, 2027 · Sept 9–15, 2027.
Bali, Indonesia
Ocean breath first, sacred water after.
Why Easy: Guided training in calm Jemeluk Bay with permanent training lines. One session at the USAT Liberty wreck. Beginner to intermediate.
5 days / 4 nights in Amed · Small group, max 4
Dates on request. Message Rocío and she will suggest dates.
Bali, Indonesia
Learn to dive slowly, in warm calm water.
Why Easy: A PADI Open Water or Advanced course with a wreck dive. Beginners welcome, calm pace.
5 days / 4 nights in Amed · Small group, max 4
Dates on request. Message Rocío and she will suggest dates.
Cebu, Philippines
Marine life close to shore, at a calm pace.
Why Easy: Marine life is close to shore and sessions are calm. Beginners welcome. You choose scuba, an intro to freediving or a freediving certification.
6 days / 5 nights · Max 4 guests
Dates on request. Message Rocío and she will suggest dates.
Animals decide. Our local partners keep a respectful distance, the groups stay small, and days are unhurried so nature has room to happen. Some sightings are seasonal and none are promised.
Send Rocío a message. She replies personally.
Founder & Experience Director
Rocío grew up by the sea in a family of forest rangers dedicated to wildlife conservation. Both her grandfather and her uncle worked to protect nature and wildlife, teaching her from an early age that wonder and responsibility belong together.
Her background is in international operations and complex travel and events, from boardrooms to boats. At Ocean Calling she quietly weaves it all together, your care, the local partners, the logistics and the ocean itself, so you can simply arrive and be present.
“Wildlife is a privilege, never a guarantee.”
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