Thrive Adventures is excited to announce our partnership with Whale Wisdom Retreats!
October 2-9 or October 10-17, 2026: Whale Magic in Mo'orea (Large Group Size)
June 21-27, 2026: Sacred Swim with Dolphins in Bimini, The Bahamas
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Recently our guide Raven went to Mo'orea, French Polynesia, and had a wonderful adventure with Whale Wisdom Retreats. We are excited to announce that the connection was so great that Thrive Adventure's has officially partnered with Whale Wisdom Retreats to offer new, exciting retreats with wild dolphins and whales around the world.
Raven Reviews: Whale Wisdom Retreats
"I had the privilege of joining Anne on a Whale Wisdom Retreat in Moʻorea, French Polynesia in 2025, and it’s an experience that left a deep and inspiring impression on me. Being in the luminous blue waters of the South Pacific, quietly floating as humpback whales moved through the ocean beside us, was profoundly moving. It was humbling, peaceful, and powerful all at once. Anne and her team lead with deep respect for both the whales and the people in the water, creating an experience that feels incredibly safe, intentional, and meaningful. It was one of those rare, once-in-a-lifetime moments that also brings people together and I left with unforgettable memories and new friendships. Truly something special." 
Meet Your Guide: Anne Gordon
Anne Gordon is an internationally respected retreat leader and the founder of Whale & Dolphin Wisdom Retreats, with nearly two decades of experience guiding transformational journeys with wild dolphins and whales around the world. Raised in the Pacific Northwest, Anne grew up boating in the San Juan Islands and observing Orca whales near her childhood home in Olympia, Washington. She holds a degree in Biology with a minor in Animal Behavior and has worked professionally with animals for most of her life, including as a zookeeper at Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo and as an animal trainer for the television and film industry for over 20 years. A certified Dolphin Energy Healer since 2005, Anne leads immersive retreats in destinations such as The Bahamas, Mexico, Dominica, and French Polynesia. Her work blends scientific understanding, deep respect for wild cetaceans, and soulful connection, creating retreats that inspire healing, joy, and profound connection with the ocean and oneself. |
March 9-16, 2026: Gifts from the Gray Whales Retreat in Baja, Mexico
Immerse yourself in the energy of Forgiveness as the Gray whales will teach us through their forgiveness of humans for hunting them in the very same bays where they now trust and honor you by coming close to the boat and even bringing their young calves for you to touch and even kiss.
Click here to learn more Step into the magic of Sacred Swim with Dolphins, a heart-opening retreat in the turquoise waters of Bimini, The Bahamas. Let the joyful presence of wild dolphins guide you into deep healing, play, and spiritual connection as you sail each day on a spacious catamaran to meet them in their natural ocean home. Led by Dolphin Messenger Anne Gordon, this soul-nourishing journey weaves together Dolphin Energy Healing, guided meditations, and dolphin wisdom to help you reconnect with your joy, your purpose, and the radiant truth of who you are.
You will stay in a water front hotel. We will go out each day for 5 days on a spacious and comfortable catamaran sailboat to swim and play with the Dolphins. The Atlantic Spotted Dolphins around Bimini are world famous for their friendly interactions with people. We may also meet Bottlenose dolphins, snorkel coral reefs, visit the road to Atlantis and explore the charming island of Bimini. Click here to learn more 
August 22-29 or October 19-26, 2026: Whale Magic in Mo'orea (Small Group Size)
Spend 6 nights and 7 days on the tropical island of Mo'orea, a short ferry ride from Tahiti. Each day you will go out to see and swim with the majestic Humpback whales who graciously allow you to observe them in the warm tropical waters. Watch mothers with curious calves, observe the mating rituals and float immersed in the sounds of the male Humpback's mystical song. Anne will lead meditations and share communications from the whales to help you connect with them on the spiritual level after spending the day meeting them face to face in their ocean home.
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April 10-18, 2026: Sacred Sperm Whale Swim Retreat in Dominica
This retreat is an exclusive and intimate experience with a maximum of 7 guests in the only place in the world where Sperm whales are found year round. Dominica is an island in the Caribbean that is known for it's beautiful and steep mountains that extend deep into the ocean, giving the Sperm whales, the deep divers of the ocean the perfect place to find their favorite food, giant squid. In this unique location we will get to experience and meet up close and personal these powerful, conscious beings who are inviting you to dive deep into healing and connection with them.
You will stay in a water front hotel. We will go out each day for 7 days to find, observe and swim with the Sperm whales. We may also see and swim with Pilot whales, False Killer whales and dolphins. Click here to learn more 
September 13-19, 2026: Spirit of the Orca Retreat on San Juan Island, Washington, USA
Open a deep spiritual connection with the Puget Sound Orca whales. Orcas are the Apex Predators of the Seas. Open your heart, mind and soul to receive messages directly from the orcas. Spend time each day on the water in the presence of orcas, as well as dolphins, seals, sea lions and eagles. Learn orca wisdom that you can apply to your life to live more in harmony and perfect balance. Receive Orca healing energy channeled for you. Meet new friends, like-minded orca lovers like yourself. Spend time in the spectacular San Juan Islands in a beautiful waterfront home surrounded and immersed in Orca presence.
Click here to learn more Spend 6 nights and 7 days on the tropical island of Mo'orea, a short ferry ride from Tahiti. Each day you will go out to see and swim with the majestic Humpback whales who graciously allow you to observe them in the warm tropical waters. Watch mothers with curious calves, observe the mating rituals and float immersed in the sounds of the male Humpback's mystical song. Anne will lead meditations and share communications from the whales to help you connect with them on the spiritual level after spending the day meeting them face to face in their ocean home.
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