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“The experience was excellent. The host picked us up from our hotel in a shuttle prior to getting on the boat. The crew were all very nice and knowledgable. They had multilingual options as well. The photographer Joaquin was an excellent gRead more”
Swim with humpback whales in Moorea, then snorkel a lagoon with rays and black-tip sharks. Small groups, English/French guides.
“The team has great vibe and sense of whales. Cannot imagine how close we are with the whales! Even we have not swam in the sea before we did have great time and feel safe. After the whale tour we stopped by a lagoon and it is also fRead more”
Humpback whale watching and swimming in Moorea, plus lots of marine life. Respectful crew, 3-hour outing, season runs July to November.
“Amazing experience. It’s not guaranteed that you will encounter then but if you do it’s an amazing experience.”
4-hour Moorea whale watch with snorkel gear, drinks, and chances to swim humpbacks during July to November, plus lagoon time.
“What an incredible experience! Our guides were entertaining, professionally, and respectful of the whales.”
Private Moorea whale tour with small-group snorkeling, possible humpback whale swimming (July–Nov), and lagoon views from a comfy boat.
“What an incredible experience we had with Nicky and Fabien! Not only were they knowledgeable, you could tell how passionate they were about each whale/dolphin/fish we saw. They had our safety as their top priority and were very in tuned to each whale's movementRead more”
Small-boat humpback whale and dolphin excursion off Tahiti with snorkeling gear, fruit and drinks, and a real chance to swim when conditions allow.
“So fun! Started out sunny, ended rainy but who cares?!? The guides were so nice and very well-versed in humpback 🐋 info. The season ends 11/11 and I went on 11/5 & still managed to catch site of a mom and her calf! We then had some fresh fruit and went to the Lagoon for…”
Small-group humpback whale watching in Moorea with a 6-person boat, guided snorkeling, and refreshments, running about 4 hours.
“Our guide ◇Mana was incredible and his compassion for the whales and care in human interaction was great to see. His patience with me as a relative snorkeling novice was a gift. This was one of the most memorable experiences of this and many other trips! Thank you!”
Moorea humpback whale watching and snorkeling with Lagoon Vibes. Small group, expert guides, gear, and about 4 hours on the water.
“If you are a strong swimmer and don't get seasick (or have motion sickness remedies ready), this is definitely worth it. Seeing the humpback whales up close was an unforgettable experience even if we had to go through the rough waves”
3-hour Moorea whale watching with small-group access, snorkel time in the lagoon, and a real shot at humpbacks.
“We had a great time on the boat! We were not apart of the resort where the pick up spot was (we were in an airbnb)! Next time i would make it clear you must be staying at the resort to be picked up there!”
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.
“Amazing experience and an even better guide. We Saw a large female breaching twice. And he explained the procedure amazingly”
Small-group humpback whale swims in Moorea. Safety-first launches, guided snorkeling, and real time whale spotting on a 4-hour tour.
“We were lucky to see several whales on our tour, amazing experience. What brings down my rating from 5 star to 4 is the way another couple was treated when they asked to take a moment to catch up while we were swimming towards the whales. I understand the requirement of being good swimmers and…”
Swim with humpback whales in Moorea with just 6 people in the water, plus a small-boat setup, snacks, and expert Polynesian guides.
“Fantastic experience. Comprehensive and clear briefing, all rules adhered to and felt very safe. Explanations of whales behaviour was excellent. 4 encounters in the water, magical. 1 male, 2 females, 2 calves. I got some great footage myself. Highly recommend. Boat got me back to cruiseline in time too.”
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.
“We came at the tail end of whale migration season-saw 4 humpback whales, two pods of dolphins, grey shark, and many flying fish! Our guides were very pleasant and knowledgeable of the marine life. The ocean was a little rough on the journey back to shore but Isabel navigated like a pro! Incredible experience.”
Every coast with a season worth booking, port by port.
