Whale Watching · HUMPBACK WHALE TOURS IN FRENCH POLYNESIA
The good humpback whale tours in French Polynesia fill up weeks ahead in season and the best ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Set out from Moorea at 8:30 am with Corallina Tours for three to four hours on the lagoon and open ocean. Guides such as Francesca and Tamahere lead whale swims, then take you to rays and black-tip sharks. Snorkel gear and water are included.
“Although we saw whales, it's unfortunate that the whales were constantly moving, so we couldn't swim together with them.”
Spend about three hours off Moorea seeking humpback whales and other marine life with guides such as O’Neil, Doris, Mata, or Chewy. You may hear whale song, watch mothers and calves, and swim near whales when conditions and wildlife behavior allow. The whale season runs July 20 to November 20.
“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”
Spend four hours aboard Mana’hau with guides such as Nicky, Fabien, Lolo, or Lingee, seeking humpback whales from July to November. Swim or snorkel with marine life, visit Moorea’s bays, and try the towed subwin board on a private trip for up to eight people.
“Such a wonderful experience with our guide, Nicki, and her father! Knowledgeable and personable, they geared the trip to our needs and wants. We never felt rushed as we snorkeled with stingrays, sharks, and turtles. And you cannot beat the scenery!”
Join Robert and Mareva for a four-hour Moorea boat trip during humpback season. Watch whales, dolphins, and oceanic sharks, then enter the water only when the onboard biologist considers conditions safe and respectful. Pickup, wetsuits, snorkeling gear, fruit, snacks, and drinks are included.
“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”
Join captain Tamatoa and a certified crew for a four-hour humpback whale trip from Coco Beach Restaurant in Moorea. After a safety briefing, you’ll search the coast by boat and may enter the water in small groups when conditions are safe. Swimming is optional.
“Wonderful experience. Very friendly and professional crew. We felt safe and comfortable throughout the whole cruise. Highly recommended service! We were very lucky to see a baby humpback from very close distance multiple times. Surpassed our expectations by far 😁”
Spend about four hours off Puna’auia searching for humpback whales with naturalist guides such as Luo, Julien, and Bastien. You’ll hear whale song through a hydrophone, watch animals from the boat, and may snorkel near them if conditions and behavior allow. Snorkeling experience is required.
“We saw a mom and baby but only because another company told them where. There were several on aboard, pretty sure we were the only paying passengers. Others appeared to be friends who live on the Island. Choppy water, others gRead more”
Join TAMA TOURS MOOREA for a private four-hour whale outing from Coco Beach. Your English- or French-speaking certified crew searches Moorea’s coast for humpbacks, then may allow carefully assessed swims. Floriane is among the named crew members associated with this experience.
“We went on a half day private tour with TAMA and had a fabulous time. They went above and beyond to help us have the best possible encounters of the day, including letting us back in the water even though time had run out and it was tiRead more”
Meet humpback whales off Moorea on a four-hour boat trip limited to four people plus your guide. KoaBoatTour provides snorkeling gear, drinks, ponchos, and life jackets. Whale encounters are never guaranteed, but the crew follows strict wildlife rules and may provide video at no extra cost.
“This is a must do! It was truly a magical experience. Looking a whale in the eye and seeing the wisdom of a thousand years is beyond comprehension. A truly sacred experience. The crew was amazing as well and it was clear that they wanted us to have the best experience ever. They succeeded!!”
Meet Jordan and Romuald at 7:30 am in Puna’auia for a four-hour, small-group whale-watching trip. You’ll search for humpbacks, hear clear explanations, and may enter the water if conditions and regulations allow. Swimming ability is required, and sightings or water entry are never guaranteed.
“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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