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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.

Our retreats

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Whale encounter retreatModerate difficulty, 3 of 4

Moʻorea, September 2027

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.

Freediving certificationEasy difficulty, 2 of 4

Bali freediving

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.

Scuba certificationEasy difficulty, 2 of 4

Bali scuba

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.

Scuba or freediving certificationEasy difficulty, 2 of 4

Moalboal

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.

Meeting wildlife, gently

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.

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Meet Rocío

Meet Rocío, your host

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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