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28 photos from our trips: the guests, Rocío, and the animals and places we shared the days with. Tap any photo to see it bigger, and use the arrows to keep browsing.

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Guests on our earlier trips

Five guests laughing together in a selfie indoors
Four guests smiling on a hilltop day out
A group of guests in life jackets on the boat
Guests on a black sand beach, with wetsuits drying behind them
Guests in a circle looking down at the camera, one making a heart with her hands
Guests together at a waterfall
Three guests in helmets and life jackets on a canyon adventure
Guests on a surf lesson with their instructor
Guests wearing matching green sarongs at a temple
Guests on a scooter day exploring the island
Rocío with guests around a table at the end of the day
Two freedivers swimming in clear blue water
Guests laughing on the beach with a dog, a tuk-tuk behind them
A freediver swimming through a school of small fish
Rocío freediving in deep blue water
“Joining Ocean Calling Retreats was honestly one of the most special travel experiences I’ve had. It’s so much more than just a trip — it’s a beautiful mix of adventure, connection, and time to truly reset.”
Wev C., public review on BookRetreats, March 2026
Moʻorea 2026

Our whale week in Moʻorea, September 2026

One week on Moʻorea, from 1 to 7 September 2026: whale days on the boat, flower crowns, and a table full of flowers at the house. Wildlife encounters are unpredictable. Swimming with humpback whales should always follow local regulations and experienced professional guidance.

A long table decorated with tropical flowers at the Moʻorea house
A humpback mother and her calf in Moʻorea
A humpback whale gliding past in clear blue water
Guests floating quietly at the surface with a humpback far below
A freediver descending above a reef shark in Moʻorea
Guests looking out at the mountains of Moʻorea
A bridge covered in pink flowers on Moʻorea
Two humpback whales resting near the surface
A humpback whale passing below two snorkellers in the open blue
“Amazing girl and super organised. Would book trips with her over and over if I could. 100% recommend!”
Katie H., public review on BookRetreats, March 2026

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