The 12 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 $205

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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5.4 Hours of Humpback Whale Watching in Tahiti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $127Best value

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”

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6.Half Day Whale Watching in a Small Shared Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $236

Board the traditional Tahitian POTI MARARA in Arue for a four-hour whale-watching trip limited to six passengers. Guides such as JB, Solenne, Nathan, and Vehiatua share local insight as you search for humpbacks, with possible swims, snorkeling, fruit, drinks, and a friendly small-boat setting.

“Amazing trip with JB and Oneal! Thank to these two professional gentleman we got chance to saw whales at the last day in Tahiti. We decided to join pretty late at night, but the team help settle everything down and make it very easy to us. :) Don’t hesitate to join if you want to have a wonderful whale-watching tour!”

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7.Observe and Swim with Whales in Tahiti

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $169

Meet at Te Moana Tahiti Resort for a three-hour whale-watching trip with a maximum of 10 people. Guides Johannes and the captain explain respectful whale encounters, provide masks, fins, snorkels, and towels, and finish with a swim among turtles and other marine life when conditions allow.

“Great crew rough seas so couldn’t swim but they got us respectfully close to several whales. Lots of activity and cool whale behavior!”

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8.Whale watching DE Tahiti Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $188

Spend about four hours off Tahiti’s Taiarapu-Ouest peninsula searching for humpback whales with a professional crew, including guide Romuald. You may watch from the boat or enter the water when conditions and whale behavior allow. Groups are limited to eight, with gear, snacks, drinks, and safety equipment included.

“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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9.Tahiti, land of whales: a unique experience!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $176

From Punaauia, join guide Naea aboard the Kaoriki for about four hours of whale watching, possible in-water encounters, turtle snorkeling, mountain views, and time at Taapuna sandbank. Equipment, towels, fresh drinks, and snacks are included, with a maximum of 10 people.

“Had an amazing morning with friends, this trip felt like magic. We were lucky to watch some whales and i can’t be more grateful for the great trip! Thank you, 100% recomend”

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10.Whale Watching Activity

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $285

Meet at Marina Taina for a three-hour whale-watching trip with a professional captain and guide. From August through November, you may see humpback whales, snorkel with fins and mask, and enter the water in a neoprene suit. Groups are limited to eight, with six in the water.

“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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11.Whale watching in the calm of the peninsula with Tātahi tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $193

Join Tātahi Tours for a four-hour whale-watching trip from Toahotu to Teahupoo. You’ll search for whales, hear them through a hydrophone, learn about their behavior, and enter the water when conditions allow. Snorkeling gear, water, fruit, and snacks are included.

“Super moment... Accueil au top explications données.. On ass vu au moins 20 baleine avec mise à l eau dans le respect total de l animal. À faire conseillé”

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12.Whale watching DE Humpback West Coast of Tahiti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $167

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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