The 4 Best Tahiti Whale Watching Tours

1.Respectful whale excursion to Tahiti in 4h30

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · from $222Our pick

Set out from Papeete Marina for a 4.5-hour whale search aboard a boat carrying up to 12 people. Guides such as Moana, Israel, Remy, and Bernardo look for humpbacks and dolphins, then offer lagoon snorkeling, fruit, juice, water, and local beer. Swimming with whales depends on conditions and animal behavior.

“One of the best whale watching excursions I ever attended. Snorkelling in the presence of Humpback whales is an experience I’ll never forget.”

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2.Tahiti island: Whale watching Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 79 reviews · 5 hours · from $227

Set out from Tahiti for a five-hour whale-watching trip with up to 12 passengers. Guides such as Israel, Teva, and Moana help you watch humpbacks, dolphins, and other marine life. If sea conditions and whale behavior allow, you may enter the water. Fruit, drinks, and snorkeling gear are included.

“Excellent. The whales were amazing. Teva and Moana were a great team. We didn’t get to swim with the whales but that was not for lack of trying. They did put on a wonderful show for us though. I was crying, the experience was that awesome.”

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3.Guided Small Group Whale Watching and Swim Tour Tahiti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $238Top rated

Join Wild Explorer Tahiti from Papeete Marina for a four-and-a-half-hour whale-watching trip limited to six people. Guide Teiki and the captain search for humpback whales from July to November, with swimming offered only when whale behavior and sea conditions are safe. Turtles, rays, coral gardens, and wreck sites add value.

“What can we say but WOW, INCREDIBLE, AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Teiki and captain Michael went way above beyond to insure we had the best adventure! We did three dives to see a mama humpback and her baby. Once in a lifetime memorRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $205Best value

From Paea’s quiet southwest coast, Mobydick Tahiti takes you aboard the 28-foot Stenella to look for humpback whales. Guides explain whale biology, play male songs through an onboard listening system, and may allow supervised swimming when conditions and DIREN rules permit. Isabel has captained some outings.

“The idea of swimming with the humpback whales is delightful. However, advertisement for the adventure is not forthcoming. To engage in this adventure one must swim 100-150 meters quickly using a side stroke so that flippers do nRead more”

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