Whale Magic Retreat 2025
The Song of your Soul
OCTOBER 12th - 20th, 2025
MOOREA, FRENCH POLYNESIA
Are you
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feeling the deep call to swim with the magnificent humpback whales and experience the soul magic of their pure, gentle presence?
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yearning for a life changing experience beyond an "adventure trip" or regular "wellness retreats"?
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wanting for your whale encounters to happen in the most possible respectful ways and on the whale’s terms?
If your answer to these questions is a heart based YES, then this retreat is designed for you.
"Looking into a whale's eye is like being seen by pure source. As they look at you, they look straight into your heart and soul, allowing you to witness your own sacred divinity through their eyes."
Natasa Stojanovic
Imagine...
Floating on the surface of a calm ocean, immersed in the presence of a gentle humpback whale mother and her calf. As you witness their loving and presence, your energy expands and your heart opens in ways you have never experienced before.
Imagine...
Being immersed in the pure clear ocean waters, hearing a male whale sing their beautiful song.
Mesmerized by the authenticity and beauty of their other-worldly song, your body starts vibrating and your DNA remembering your own sacred song.
The song that wants to be shared.
The dream that wants to be lived.
The calling that wants to be expressed.
You can feel it emerging from deep inside. Naturally. Authentically. Aligned.
Imagine...
You meet a curious baby whale. While the mother is peacefully resting and trusting your presence, the calf starts showing off in chlidlike play.
You can't stop giggling and smiling, and the energy is carrying you through the day and beyond, reminding you of your joy, creativity and playfulness.
That and more, my friend, is possible.
I call it Whale Magic.
©Tracey Willms Deane, 2023 participant and former whale guide
Important Notice:
New regulations are in place, limiting the number of swimmers in the ocean to 6 people max at a time.
In groups larger than 6 people. (including your retreat leader), you have to take turns, cutting your time with the whales in half.
That is why in this retreat, we don't exceed 6 people!
Here is what you can look forward to
A soul aligned group of 3-4 participants only -
respecting the whales and giving you full time in the ocean with them - no taking turns.
Before the retreat
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1x60 min Intention Setting & Opening Group Ceremony - online and exclusive
During the retreat
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5 private boat trips to swim with the magnificent humpback whales
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Daily frequency alignment &. embodiment support including Ocean Light Language & Whale Wisdom Transmissions, meditation, sacred circles and more
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Snorkeling opportunities in the mesmerizing crystalline turquoise waters of Moorea's most beautiful lagoons - prepare to see stingrays, turtles, baby fish...
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Connection to ancient Lemurian energy on land and sea - excursions and hikes to sacred power places on land and sea.
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Plenty of time for integration, connection and rest
After the retreat
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1x60 min Whale Acivation, Integration and closing ceremony in the group - online & exclusive for participants of this retreat
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1x 60 min personal session to integrate and support your aligned path forward
Moorea - shaped like a heart and carrying the Codes of Ancient Lemuria - is one of the rare places in the world where you can swim with Humpback Whales.
Your Journey
Energy attunement
Before the Retreat
Your transformation is energetically initiated the moment you sign up.
In our 60 min group opening ceremony on zoom, we will activate your intentions with light language
5 Private Boat Trips to swim with Whales
5 private half day boat excursions to meet the gentle giants of the sea, the magnificent humpback whales.
This gives us the opportunity to swim with them in the wild and experience their life changing presence and energy attunements..
We may be lucky and see other wildlife, too, such as dolphins, pilot whales, sting rays, turtles and more.
Grounding in Lemurian Land and Sea Magic
When we are not on the boat, we have ample time to ground and connect to ourselves, the land, mountains, waterfalls and calm lagoons.
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hiking to lush mountains, breathtaking viewpoints and waterfalls
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visiting sacred sites (maraes)
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snorkeling in the most beautiful, crystalline turquoise lagoons of the island
Activation & Embodiment
While swimming with whales is a life changing experience in and of itself, you will be supported to embody a higher level of your truth and calling by
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Ocean Light & Whale Magic Activations to align with the New Earth Frequencies and the next level of your evolution
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sacred circles and holding space for embodiment of the new frequencies
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time for integration, journalling & relaxing
Supporting your Soul aligned path forward
After the retreat, you will be supported to take inspired action, so that you can anchor the upgrades into your daily life
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a 60 Min Group integration, sharing, celebration and closing ceremony, live on zoom
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a 60 Minute follow up 1:1 session with me online to help you embody insights, downloads and energies and take the most next inspired steps forward
Good to know
Whales are wild animals, so there is no guarantee to swim with them. Interactions happen on their terms.
Boats are keeping respectful distance, so you will have to swim up to 200 yards (180 m) in the open sea.
If that is too much, you can always choose to watch the whales from the boat.
The organizer has the right to change the Itinerary due to unexpected circumstances, weather conditions, wellbeing of participants etc.
My amazing son (13), will be joining us in the water and on hikes. He has been swimming with whales many times.
Accommodation - Linareva Beach Resort
We will stay at the beautiful Beach Resort Linareva, a unique accommodation of traditional Tahitian bungalows ("fare"), seamlessly incorporated in a wonderful natural environment of a variety of tropical trees, plants and flowers.
All fare's (bungalows) are just a few steps away from the shore, where a beautiful reef awaits for snorkeling. We are also welcome to use their kayaks or bicycles for free.
All bungalows come with a private bathroom (shower and hot water), two single beds that can be made into a double, a fully equipped kitchenette, fan and air- conditioning unit, satellite TV and a covered patio with an ocean view.
I absolutely love their long pier which leads to the edge of a little reef within the lagoon and provides excellent snorkeling - and is also a great place to do a morning practice or watch the sunset.
Meals
Like most resorts on the island, Linareva does not serve meals;
However, there are multiple options including ordering in, eating out or making your own food:
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Breakfast is available through the resort, but not included with your Whale Retreat registration. You can order on site the day before.
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All of the bungalows have fully equipped kitchenette. We can prepare our own food, cater for dietary needs and to share homemade meals together.
We will stop at a shop befor or after our activities to get snacks and food.
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The resort also cooperates with various restaurants, so you can order meals of your choice.
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There is a variety of restaurants close by to eat out.
9 Day Retreat Itinerary
Day 2 - Oct 13th - Initiation
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Whale Swim 7-11 am
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sacred circle for sharing and integration
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free time to ground in, swim, snorkel or kayak off the resort
Day 1 - October 12th - arrival
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Arrival day
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snorkeling introduction
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Initiation Ceremony & preparation for the retreat
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Optional welcome dinner
© Tracey Willms Deane
Day 3 - Oct 14th - Grounding
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Morning meditation & Ocean Light Activation
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Hike to 3 Coconut Pass
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Snorkeling or swimming on the most beatiful beach of the island
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Time to rest and integrate as needed
Day 4/ Oct 15th - Flow
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Whale Swim 7-11am
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Integration circle & time for rest
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Hike to a beautiful waterfall with sacred ceremony of gratitude
Day 5 - October 16th - Sacred
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Day Whale Swim 12noon-16pm
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Visiting sacred marae's and a beautiful viewpoint over the valleys and bays
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Integration circle
Day 6- October 17th - Joy
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Sacred circle morning practice and Light Code Healing
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Hike to the 3 Pine Trees & discover childlike play
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Time for snorkeling, being, playing, exploring the island and communing
Day 7 / October 18th - Magic
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Short hike with amazing view over the reef and turquoise bay - Magic Mountain
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Noon Whale Swim 12 - 16
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Sacred Circle for Integration and embodiment of your Magic
Day 8 - October 19th - Portal
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Whale Swim 7 - 11 am
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Integration circle - Inspired steps forward
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Choose your activity - bike, snorkel, explore - and/or rest & integrate
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Ocean gratitude ceremony
Day 9 - October 20th - The New
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Morning practice (optional)
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Farewell
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Individual check out and departures
Details
Dates
October 12-20th, 2024
Place
Linareva Resort
Island of Moorea, French Polynesia
Retreat Investment including accommodation
CHF 6600.- (approx. USD 7500.-)
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Price per person
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in a shared bungalow with 2 people occupancy (2 single beds or one double),
Single occupancy possible on request (limited amount available) for a surcharge of CHF 610.- (approx. USD 690.-)
The Whale Magic Retreat is limited to 4 guests.
A deposit secures your spot
To reserve your spot, a deposit of CHF 1200.- (approx. USD 1444.-) is required at time of reservation.
The rest of the investment is due by June 1st or at time of booking.
Registration closes July 1st, 2025
If you would like to pay by bank transfer (if you are in Europe), please get in touch via email HERE.
Here's what's included in your Whale Magic Retreat
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Opening group session via zoom (60 min)
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Closing group session via zoom (60 min)
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Follow up personal 1:1 session after the retreat (60 min)
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5 private boat excursions to swim with the Whales *
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Daily transformational support in the form of group meditations, Ocean Light Healing and Activations, Embodiment work and more
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Group activities and excursions as listed above
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Transportation on the island for our common activities
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Accommodation as described
Here's what's not included in your Whale Magic Retreat
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Tips or gratuity for crew and guides
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Flights, transportation to and from Moorea and other travel expenses
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Meals and food
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Travel insurance (highly recommended)
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Additional paid activities you might wish to engage in
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation until January 12, 2025:
A fee of CHF 333.- applies. The rest of the payment including deposit will be refunded.
Cancellation up to 6 months before the retreat start:
Deposit is non refundable. The rest of the paid investment is fully refunded.
Cancellations up to 4 months before the retreat start (June 12th):
Refund of 50% of investment minus non refundable deposit.
Cancellations 4 months and less before the retreat start: no refunds.
Securing travel insurance to protect your investment for the Whale Magic Retreat is strongly encouraged.
Client Love
"My intentions for this retreat were to help me to improve my health, on all levels: having just been through some traumatic times, I needed to reconnect with my own inner wisdom & strengths to overcome PTSD, anxiety, and physical unfitness.
My shifts began as soon as I committed to the trip and retreat (as is the way of these things). This knowing of what a powerful, healing, heart-connection with the whales would be, pulled me forward into the actions, mindsets, and re-membering of healthier habits I so needed to embody - for the trip and for my life.
During the retreat I was able to completely focus on my wellbeing needs and this resulted in noticable shifts in better sleep, better energy, better focus, and better clarity on my path going forward.
These were all goals I have been actively pursuing for some time, so to see clear shifts at the end of the week was certainly excellent!
There were many further opportunities to see where my limiting beliefs were showing up, and where some were more the issue than physical limitations.
Natasa has a wonderful talent with her Light Language activations and guided meditations. One meditation in particular, mid-week, became a very strong energy healing session for me, I am extremely grateful for these results! She holds up 'mirrors' to see old patterns too, and this is very helpful in moving forward, free of past conditionings.
Natasa holds open a portal, an invitation into possibility, for your self & your growth that I encourage you to step into!
It is certainly a magical retreat in a unique setting with beautiful souls all around.
With much gratitude!"
Tracey Willms Deane
Artist, Author, & Transformation Navigator
I am looking forward to guiding you on this life changing journey.
With gratitude and Ocean Blessings,
Natasa
HOW DO I FLY / GET TO MOOREA?
1.You will be flying to Papeete (PPT), on Tahiti.
You will find direct flights to Tahiti from San Francisco (SFO) and Los Angeles (LAX), or from Auckland (AKL).
From Europe look for connections through Paris or from any major airline to SFO and LAX.
Low cost options from Paris to San Francisco: French Bee https://www.frenchbee.com/
Low cost option from London Gatwick or Oslo to Los Angeles (LAX) or from London Gatwick to San Francisco (SFO): https://flynorse.com/en-US
And then French Bee from SFO or LAX to PPT.
2. From Tahiti you can either take a local flight to Moorea or take a ferry
IMPORTANT: Please look for flights arriving latest on October 22 or in the morning of October 23... The last ferry connection is at 17.30h.
FERRY TAHITI - MOOREA
There are 2 ferry companies that connect Tahiti with Moorea and the ride takes 30-45 minutes.
The Ferry dock (port maritime) is 4 miles, 10 min ride from the airport. Taxi cost is around $20-$25.
The cost of a ferry ticket is around $15 per person (without car)
Ferry schedule Aremiti here.
Ferry schedule Terevau here.
HOW DO I PAY ON THE ISLAND?
Local currency is CFP or XPF (Franc Pacifique). The exchange rate is around 110 CFP Francs for $1 (American Dollar)
ATM: I suggest you get cash from ATM at the airport on Tahiti, there are ATM’s on Moorea, but only at 3 places (not all accept every card).
Credit Card is widely accepted, however you will need some cash for gratuity tips, some of the restaurants / food stalls, and if you wish too get souvenirs from a market or local shop.
WHAT WATER SKILLS DO I NEED?
You need to know how to swim to attend this retreat and feel comfortable to swim up to 200 yards / 180 meter.
While it can be provided, I suggest you bring your own snorkeling gear (mask, fins, snorkel)
SUN, WIND & WEATHER
Sunscreen - please bring reef safe sunscreen, (learn more if unsure, ask, google!) , sun hat, rash-guard / shorty, and whatever else you need to stay protected from the sun, and feel good. We'll be on the boat for 4 hours on 5 days.
Pack a jacket or soft shell, in case it is very windy after the swim, and for the evenings or in case it rains.
INSECTS AND OTHER LITTLE BEINGS
Moorea is a tropical destination, and that comes with abundance of life. You might have a gecko in the house (they are amazing, beautiful creatures, and they eat mosquitos.)
Bring mosquito repellent, especially for the evenings and for hikes. However, since our accommodation is by the sea, we are lucky. On the boats it is too windy for them, and on beaches during the day usually the breeze will be strong enough to keep them away from you.
LANGUAGE
The main language in French Polynesia is French, but many locals understand or speak English.
If you have read this far, it is not a coincidence.
Answers to practical questions