MOOREA · WHALE WATCHING
The trips worth booking.
The 15 moorea whale watching tours 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“My family and I had a wonderful time with Tamuti, Ike, and Alfred. These guys knew EXACTLY where to go to find the whales, and ensured everyone’s safety was top priority. They were also very good at managing all the groups and telling Read more”
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.
“Amazing tour! Would recommend highly to anyone. We saw spinner dolphins, swam with two humpback whales, melon head whales randomly, sharks, stingrays and lots of fish. Delicious lunch on board, (veggie or meat quiche with pineapplRead more”
4-hour Moorea whale watch with snorkel gear, drinks, and chances to swim humpbacks during July to November, plus lagoon time.
“We took this tour on what was probably the roughest ocean swells they have seen in a long time. We did see a whale and some got into the water with the guide for a short period to get better views. Kevin is a 5-Star Guide in a 2-Star Company and our boat driver was…”
Private Moorea whale tour with small-group snorkeling, possible humpback whale swimming (July–Nov), and lagoon views from a comfy boat.
“This experience was a 10/10! The tour operators were professional and showed great respect for the whales and the environment. We were lucky to spot a few, and after swimming about 100 yards to reach them, the whales came right up to us—just as curious about us Read more”
Small-group humpback whale watching in Moorea with a 6-person boat, guided snorkeling, and refreshments, running about 4 hours.
“We got to swim with an entire family of whales (mama, calf, and dad), not once but twice! It was truly a life changing experience! The crew was super knowledgeable. Our guide was both caring in terms of watching out for folks who wereRead more”
Moorea humpback whale watching and snorkeling with Lagoon Vibes. Small group, expert guides, gear, and about 4 hours on the water.
“Ivy and Kristof (sp?) were very passionate and motivated to get our group a worthwhile whale watching and swimming experience. The day before our trip, they saw 0 whale activity, not even a sighting so we were very fortunate to see a buRead more”
3-hour Moorea whale watching with small-group access, snorkel time in the lagoon, and a real shot at humpbacks.
“This experience requires a lot of deep water swimming and it was very worth it. (May not be for everyone though) After swimming and waiting we were able to see a mama and her calf…. the most amazing experience of my trip. Water was a little cloudy but we were in the presence of greatness.”
Small-group humpback whale swims in Moorea. Safety-first launches, guided snorkeling, and real time whale spotting on a 4-hour tour.
“This was an absolute incredible experience. We had an amazing time out with our guide Johan and Niko. The boat was fairly small and the waves were quite large so would recommend taking gravol before hand if you are sensitive to sea sicRead 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.”
Small-group humpback whale spotting in Moorea with a gentle, animal-friendly approach and optional snorkeling in the water.
“Eight of us (including the two crew members) took off early in the morning in a larger zodiac type boat whale watching. The sea was rough with high waves but the boat was very stable and made good time to reach where the whales were. Read more”
Moorea humpback whale swim on a small boat. Max 6 people, snorkel gear included, respectful guides, plus dolphins and turtles.
“We had an amazing time! We managed to see and swim with a mama and her calf and once we saw the male that was following her around. It was just an incredible experience. Thank you!”
A private Mo’orea whale swim-or-watch with qualified guides, snorkel gear, and humpbacks in their breeding grounds, built around safety.
“What a great experience! My wife & I weren’t sure whether to join a group or go private but private was the right way to go. This allowed us to spend as much time as possible with the whales and less risk of a large crowd scaring them away. Read more”
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