THE WHALE WATCHING GUIDE
The trips worth booking.
The 15 whale watching in french polynesia travellers rate most highly, gathered in one place. What you are likely to see, when the season runs, who skippers the boat, and what a place on deck costs.
Swim with Moorea humpback whales in a small-group tour limited to 7 in the water, then snorkel the lagoon with stingrays and sharks.
Most Popular“We had a beautiful experience, both tourguides tried their best to get our group close to the animals without pushing the limits and keeping in mind needful respect towards them. If you tend to get cold, ask for or bring your own wetsuit. Would go for it again.”
Swim with humpback whales in Moorea, then snorkel a lagoon with rays and black-tip sharks. Small groups, English/French guides.
“Very disappointing experience. While our captain and the guide were both very friendly the whole experience was a waste of money and time. The main negative is that the group is actually 12 people and they split you in two groups inside Read more”
Humpback whale watching and swimming in Moorea, plus lots of marine life. Respectful crew, 3-hour outing, season runs July to November.
“Unfortunately we didn't have a good whale watching experience. This tour was supposedly operated by Pacifik Attitude per Viator but instead Moorea Moana Tours showed up. There was a large group of us who got divided into 2 groups anRead more”
4-hour Moorea whale watch with snorkel gear, drinks, and chances to swim humpbacks during July to November, plus lagoon time.
“Super efficient staff, we found a whale after 15 minutes on site. At the end we had enough time to go to the lagoon and swim with sharks and rays”
Private Moorea whale tour with small-group snorkeling, possible humpback whale swimming (July–Nov), and lagoon views from a comfy boat.
“Pick up was on time, the boat was exactly as pictured and our guides were so knowledgeable and accommodating. Would definitely recommend.”
Small-boat humpback whale and dolphin excursion off Tahiti with snorkeling gear, fruit and drinks, and a real chance to swim when conditions allow.
“We went of this tour in the morning on a Wednesday. There were 6 couples on the boat and 2 crew. We met our captain adjacent to our cruise ship dock and headed off to search for whales. As a long time skipper of our own cruising yacht in Australia, I was very surprised that…”
Small-group humpback whale watching in Moorea with a 6-person boat, guided snorkeling, and refreshments, running about 4 hours.
“The trip was amazing! Be sure to take motion sickness medicine before though because people on our boat missed out due to sea sickness. The guides knew exactly where to take us and how to get us close to the whales while still respectiRead more”
Moorea humpback whale watching and snorkeling with Lagoon Vibes. Small group, expert guides, gear, and about 4 hours on the water.
“This was the best whale swimming tour I have done in Moorea. The team was prepared the boat comfortable and only4 people which is good for an intimate experience and no turns! We swam 3 times and also found dolphins and turtles!”
3-hour Moorea whale watching with small-group access, snorkel time in the lagoon, and a real shot at humpbacks.
“Best excursion ever!! The crew was knowledgeable and made us feel comfortable. 2 guides with us in the water with boogie boards if you need to hold on. 2 drops with whales. The first we swam with 2 juveniles. Then the second drop swRead more”
Small-group humpback whale watching in Tahiti with a respectful swim option, top comfort on board, and great lagoon snorkeling even if whales stay distant.
“This was an INCREDIBLE experience. The guide Tei K (?) was so attentive to our needs and abilities. He had expert knowledge of whales and was extremely careful of safety in the water. The captain excelled at steering the boat and picRead more”
Small-group humpback whale swims in Moorea. Safety-first launches, guided snorkeling, and real time whale spotting on a 4-hour tour.
“Great tour with knowledgeable guide! Great communication before and during the tour. Provided us with several opportunities to be in the water swimming with the whales. Highlight was putting us in the path of a family pod with a calRead more”
Swim with humpback whales in Moorea with just 6 people in the water, plus a small-boat setup, snacks, and expert Polynesian guides.
“I loved it!! Swimming with whales was something I never thought I'd do and the Moorea Reo crew did an amazing job to make it possible. Our guide had tons of experience and knew exactly when and how to move around to be able to see thRead more”
Swim in Moorea with humpback whales during July–Nov, in a tiny group with hotel pickup, wetsuits, and biologist-led safety checks.
“Incredible experience with Robert and Mareva. Mareva is very experienced and we had an exceptional show, it was a dream for us. Thanks to them, I highly recommend.Auto-translated”
Swim or watch humpback whales in Moorea on a small 4-hour boat outing with safety-first rules, led by Captain Tamatoa.
“There is an awful lot of swimming involved in this endeavor but it is definitely worth the effort. Had an amazing experience. Would recommend highly.”
Swim with humpback whales near Paea and Papara on Tahiti in a comfortable boat, with strict approach rules and snorkeling gear.
“A superb whale trip with a most respectful approach I highly recommend seeing you soonAuto-translated”
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