Whale Watching in French Polynesia: The 15 Best Trips

Swimming with Whales in Moorea (Half Day tour) - What a whale encounter actually feels like

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 264 reviews · from $305Our pick

Swim with humpback whales in Moorea on a small-group half-day boat tour with snorkeling gear, expert guidance, and wild marine life encounters.

“As a once in a lifetime experience we were definitely disappointed. The photographer explained the guide would not be a taxi and this excursion was for strong swimmers only. Our 1st time off the boat my husband and I were the two at the back. So we stayed on the boat the rest of the excursion only to witness the guide being a taxi. We sure would have loved for the guide to say “I can offer some assistance so you don’t miss out but, that was not case.”

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Whale Tour – Observe and swim with whales

2.Whale Tour – Observe and swim with whales

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 257 reviews · from $270Top rated

Swim near humpback whales in Moorea with a small crew, then snorkel with rays and reef sharks on this weather-dependent ocean tour.

“The company was a disappointment. Safety was not one of their primary concerns. No saftery briefing on board, location of life jackets, etc. The crew did little to make you feel comfortable about the excursion Best described as a boat ride to an area with whales and then on your own, a bit of exaggerated but you get the idea. The snorkel equipment was poor low grade quality. They advertised that drinking water was provided, it was however they pulled some old plastic cups out of a cooler that had obviously been previously been shared without cleaning and then poured water from an old bottle. With all that said I…”

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Whale Watching Tours in Bora Bora

3.Whale Watching Tours in Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 250 reviews · from $305

Review of Tohora Bora Bora whale watching, with small groups, hydrophone listening, open-ocean swimming, costs, risks, and booking advice.

“This was the best thing we did in Bora Bora! We had the pleasure of swimming with the whales for 2 hours! Truly one of the best things we have done in our lives! The team was incredible and Simon made sure we got to spend the most time up close with the whales! Book this! It is worth it!”

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Swim with humpback whales

4.Swim with humpback whales

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · from $264

Swim with humpback whales in Moorea, then meet rays and black-tip sharks on a small-group lagoon tour with bilingual guides.

“### Unforgettable Ocean Adventure with Maui and His Team Maui and his partner are incredibly knowledgeable, seamlessly switching between English and French to ensure everyone understands. We had three opportunities to get intRead more”

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Humpback whale watching and marine life in Moorea

5.Humpback whale watching and marine life in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · from $327

Watch humpback whales, dolphins, turtles, rays, sharks, and reef fish around Moorea with Pacifik Attitude guides.

“Great tour. Snorkel leader O’Neil and Captain Ikeo were awesome on adventure of a lifetime. Saw turtles and dolphin on way to deeper waters , then found 2 humpback whales on surface. We were soon in water and had amazing views of thRead more”

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Half day whale tour 4h00

6.Half day whale tour 4h00

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 181 reviews · from $191

Moorea whale tour review covering whale encounters, swimming rules, group size, fitness needs, guides, value, safety, and booking tips.

“Well worth the price. They get right in there with the whales. Respectful to them and I’ve never seen them closer. Wow!! You do need to know how to swim and our day today was really rough waters but turned out beautifully with observing mother and baby several times.”

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Private tour observing and swimming with humpback whales in Moorea

7.Private tour observing and swimming with humpback whales in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · from $1,640

Review of Moorea’s private whale-swimming tour, with rays, sharks, turtles, small groups, expert guides, and practical booking advice.

“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”

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Respectful whale excursion to Tahiti in 4h30

8.Respectful whale excursion to Tahiti in 4h30

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

Review of Tahiti By Boat’s respectful whale excursion, with humpbacks, dolphins, snorkeling, local fruit, practical tips, and honest limits.

“So fun! Started out sunny, ended rainy but who cares?!? The guides were so nice and very well-versed in humpback 🐋 info. The season ends 11/11 and I went on 11/5 & still managed to catch site of a mom and her calf! We then had some fresh fruit and went to the Lagoon for some shallow-water snorkeling...wonderful time, highly recommended! BTW if you are American, they do speak both French and English!”

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Moorea: Whale Swimming Boat Trip

9.Moorea: Whale Swimming Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 112 reviews · from $295

Swim with humpback whales off Moorea on a small-group boat trip with guides, snorkeling gear, drinks, hotel transfers, and wildlife encounters.

“A magical activity that respects the environment and the whales. The kids (big ones) and I thought it was an absolutely wonderful time. A memory for life!”

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Half Day Small Group Whale Watching

10.Half Day Small Group Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $267

Swim with humpback whales off Moorea on a small six-person boat, with expert guides, fresh fruit, snorkeling gear, and free cancellation.

“Thank you for a once in lifetime experience. The most friendly and fantastic hosts. Highly recommend.”

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Tahiti island: Whale watching Experience

11.Tahiti island: Whale watching Experience

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

Spend five hours off Tahiti watching humpback whales, with a possible open-water swim, expert guides, snacks, drinks, and small groups.

“A superb afternoon out on the boat, seeing some absolutely amazing sights - the 3 humpback whales breaching right out of the water was incredible. Would highly recommend!”

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Whale watching and snorkelling in Moorea

12.Whale watching and snorkelling in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $230

See humpback whales in Moorea with Lagoon Vibes, then enter the open ocean with a guide when conditions allow. Small groups, four hours, strong swimming required.

“Unique and unforgettable experience. Very professional and respectful of marine fauna. If you spend a few days in Moorea you can not miss it.Auto-translated”

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Whale watching in Moorea

13.Whale watching in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $194

Swim near Moorea’s humpback whales, then snorkel with turtles, rays, and blacktip sharks on a small-group ocean tour.

“To do absolutely!! Even if we didn’t get into the water to see the whales (lots of swell for us), we could see them jump! And the other stops on top, swim with turtles, sharks and rays. We were able to stroke the lines too. Thanks to fred and the whole team for making our dreams come true. You are on top of the top!!!Auto-translated”

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Guided Small Group Whale Watching and Swim Tour Tahiti

14.Guided Small Group Whale Watching and Swim Tour Tahiti

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

Small-group Tahiti whale watching with certified guides, optional snorkeling, turtles, rays, and coral gardens from Papeete Marina.

“This was a fantastic trip, seeing the mother and her calf, swimming with the turtles was the highlight of our trip. Teiki was a fantastic tour guide. Highly recommend this whale watching trip”

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Moorea 4H Shared Boat Tour Whale Swimming and Snorkeling

15.Moorea 4H Shared Boat Tour Whale Swimming and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 52 reviews · 4 hours · from $259

Swim with humpback whales, rays, sharks, turtles, and tropical fish on Moorea’s small-group boat tour, with fruit, drinks, and hotel pickup.

“Fantastic experience. You can tell that the guides are experts and do their job with passion and love for this island and these animals. If we return to Moorea (hopefully soon), we will definitely do the excursion with them again.”

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