Tahiti Whale Watching Tours


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10 Best Tahiti Whale Watching Tours

The trips worth booking.

The 10 tahiti 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.

10 Best Tahiti Whale Watching Tours

Respectful whale excursion to Tahiti in 4h30 - What’s included (and what you should pack)
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Respectful whale excursion to Tahiti in 4h30

1.Respectful whale excursion to Tahiti in 4h30

Small-boat humpback whale and dolphin excursion off Tahiti with snorkeling gear, fruit and drinks, and a real chance to swim when conditions allow.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Unfortunately we didn’t see any whales. Other boats seem to communicate with each other but this captain didn’t. We rode around for three hours and then went to a snorkel spot with stingrays. Staff were friendly but didn’t communicate with passengers very much.”

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Guided Small Group Whale Watching and Swim Tour Tahiti - A New Boat With Real Comfort (Not Just “It’ll Do”)
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Guided Small Group Whale Watching and Swim Tour Tahiti

2.Guided Small Group Whale Watching and Swim Tour Tahiti

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.

★ 5.0

“An amazing experience! The excursion to see the whales was magical from start to finish. The team was professional, passionate and respectful of animals. We had the chance to observe the whales very closely, a unique and moving moment. Perfect Organization, Warm Mood, I recommend 100%! Thank you again for this unforgettable outing.Auto-translated”

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Whale watching on the preserved and quiet coast of Paea (Pk26) - Stenella, group sizes, and the rules for getting in the water
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Whale watching on the preserved and quiet coast of Paea (Pk26)

3.Whale watching on the preserved and quiet coast of Paea (Pk26)

Swim with humpback whales near Paea and Papara on Tahiti in a comfortable boat, with strict approach rules and snorkeling gear.

★ 5.0

“Interesting day and good tour… it’s in French 🇫🇷 btw… Our tour departed Puna’auia due to the weather and we sighted one large whale about an hour into the tour and an hour later we also got to see a group with a Baby Whale, it’s mother Read more”

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4 Hours of Humpback Whale Watching in Tahiti - Boat viewing: where most of the magic happens
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4 Hours of Humpback Whale Watching in Tahiti

4.4 Hours of Humpback Whale Watching in Tahiti

4-hour humpback whale watch in Tahiti with naturalist guides, hydrophone whale song, and optional in-water snorkeling when conditions allow.

★ 5.0

“This was the best four hours spent. We didn’t want to swim with the whales just hopefully see them. Lou was so kind to us explaining all about the whales and making sure we got lots of shots and sightings. I can’t rate them high enough, we had the best time. Thanks Lou and crew!”

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Half Day Whale Watching in a Small Shared Group - The Ārue Stadium start: how the half day unfolds on the water
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Half Day Whale Watching in a Small Shared Group

5.Half Day Whale Watching in a Small Shared Group

Small-group half-day whale watching in Tahiti on a classic boat, with snacks, drinks, and optional snorkeling near humpbacks.

★ 5.0

“Fantastic! Highly recommend. Small boat, six people max, so no rotation of swimming groups. Our boat captain JB and guide Solenne (I’m guessing on the spelling) were both fantastic. Just really nice people, and genuinely excited to be out Read more”

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Observe and Swim with Whales in Tahiti - Whale Watching: How the Crew Looks for Humpbacks and Calves
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Observe and Swim with Whales in Tahiti

6.Observe and Swim with Whales in Tahiti

Small-group Tahiti whale watching with a real chance to swim, plus a guided snorkel with turtles and sharks in the lagoon.

★ 4.5

“We end up seeing a juvenile male that sang underwater and it was incredible. Our bodies were vibrating with the frequency. We then found another group and were so fortunate to have a beautiful female swim up and under the boat aRead more”

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Whale watching DE Tahiti Peninsula - The Crew Makes It: Guide Rules, Captain Control, and Romuald’s Reputation
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Whale watching DE Tahiti Peninsula

7.Whale watching DE Tahiti Peninsula

Small-group humpback whale watching and possible in-water swim off Tahiti’s peninsula, with safety-first crew and snorkel gear. Sighting not guaranteed.

★ 5.0

“This was an incredible swim with whales tour - Romuald was an amazing guide! He was funny, accommodating, knowledgeable and really cares about safety of both the passengers and the whales. After reading reviews on other swiRead more”

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Whale Watching Activity - Marina Taina start: How you’ll get ready fast
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Whale Watching Activity

8.Whale Watching Activity

Tahiti humpback whale snorkeling in a tiny group. Neoprene, fins, and a seasoned crew for up-close natural sightings near Puna’auia.

★ 5.0

“I joined this tour with five friends from Japan. It was the end of the season in November, but luckily we met a whale father and son and swam together! It was an unforgettable and precious experience. Thank you to the wonderful guide and captain!Auto-translated”

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Whale watching in the calm of the peninsula with Tātahi tours - Fenua Aihere: the roadless island vibe you reach only by boat
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Whale watching in the calm of the peninsula with Tātahi tours

Whale watching DE Humpback West Coast of Tahiti - When humpbacks arrive in Tahiti: season timing that matters
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Whale watching DE Humpback West Coast of Tahiti

10.Whale watching DE Humpback West Coast of Tahiti

Go humpback watching off Tahiti in a small group, with expert crew and snorkeling gear, plus a chance to swim near whales if conditions allow.

★ 5.0

“A great experience, the treatment with Romu very easy and the perfect excursion, we saw a male whale and bathed us with it, great everything.Auto-translated”

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