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15 Best Whale Watching in French Polynesia

The trips worth heading out on.

The 15 whale watching in french polynesia travellers head out on most, side by side. What you are likely to see, how far offshore the boat goes, how long you are out, the operator running it and what a place on board costs.

15 Best Whale Watching in French Polynesia

Swimming with Whales in Moorea (Half Day tour) - Small-group whale limits and why that changes your whole experience
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Swimming with Whales in Moorea (Half Day tour)

1.Swimming with Whales in Moorea (Half Day tour)

Half-day whale and snorkeling tour in Moorea with small groups, limited whale swimmers, and chances for dolphins, stingrays, and sharks.

Most Popular 4.5

“Absolutely fantastic morning! I felt our guide respected the whales and made sure we didn't stress them while still giving us enough time with them. Wetsuits are highly recommended so you don't have to wear a life jacket, which is French law. I can't stress enough how magical it is to have a mom humpback…”

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Whale Tour - Observe and swim with whales - Small Group Swimming: What Max 8 Travelers Feels Like
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Whale Tour – Observe and swim with whales

Swim with humpback whales - Pickup and the 8:30 AM start: logistics that actually matter
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Swim with humpback whales

3.Swim with humpback whales

Swim with humpback whales in Moorea. Small-group snorkel in open water plus rays and black-tip sharks in a lagoon, with pickup.

5.0

“I highly recommend this outfit. The people giving the tour make all the difference. They explained things well in both English and French so you always felt included. They were always very helpful and very fun to spend the day. It was an amRead more”

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Humpback whale watching and marine life in Moorea - Where you meet changes by month (plan it once)
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Humpback whale watching and marine life in Moorea

4.Humpback whale watching and marine life in Moorea

Moorea humpback whale watching with Pacifik Attitude: respectful whale spotting, snorkel time in the lagoon, expert guides, and 3-hour fun.

5.0

“Surreal experience, but not as originally expected. We originally booked with Moana tours, who subsequently cancelled our booking and asked that we book with their sister company - Pacifik Attitude. Transport/pickup were easy. Captain CRead more”

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Private tour observing and swimming with humpback whales in Moorea - Humpback Whales in Moorea: Watch, Swim, and How the Crew Keeps It Safe
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Private tour observing and swimming with humpback whales in Moorea

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

Private Moorea tour for humpback whale watching and swimming plus snorkeling with rays, sharks, turtles, and optional sub-sea views.

5.0

“Lolo and Lingee were awesome! Finding whales is hard, getting in position with moving whales is even harder! But we did it! We got to be with a mother and calf and words can’t describe how magical it was to be there with them! Unbelievable!”

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Half Day Small Group Whale Watching - The 4-hour half day: how the timing typically plays out
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Half Day Small Group Whale Watching

6.Half Day Small Group Whale Watching

Small-group humpback whale watching in Moorea with expert guide, 6-person boat, fruit and drinks, and optional snorkeling (Aug–Nov).

5.0

“Incredible experience with knowledgeable helpful tour guide. We quickly found whales and were able to swim with them for over an hour! Would recommend taking motion sickness medication beforehand. Highly recommend this tour!!”

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Whale watching and snorkelling in Moorea - The 4-hour rhythm: boat time, repositioning, and why it matters
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Whale watching and snorkelling in Moorea

7.Whale watching and snorkelling in Moorea

Small-group humpback whale watching and guided snorkeling in Moorea, with Ivy and Captain Christoph. Up close when conditions allow.

5.0

“I had an amazing experience seeing and snorkeling with humpback whales. You don’t have to get into the water if you don’t want to. If you do get in the guide swims you over to the right spot and makes sure you get a good view. We went Read more”

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Whale watching in Moorea - The Whale Snorkeling Part: Skills, Distance, and Safety Rules
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Whale watching in Moorea

8.Whale watching in Moorea

Moorea humpback whale watching with possible whale snorkeling and Moorea Lagoon snorkeling for turtles and rays. Small group, 3 hours.

5.0

“Esperienza incredibile mai fatta finora; ascoltare le balene e vederle a pochissimi metri di distanza è stato surreale! Abbiamo fatto tre ingressi in acqua per le balene, i globicefali e le tartarughe. Due guide erano in acqua con noi.”

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Guided Small Group Whale Watching and Swim Tour Tahiti - Meeting at Hilton Tahiti and How the Morning Flows
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Guided Small Group Whale Watching and Swim Tour Tahiti

9.Guided Small Group Whale Watching and Swim Tour Tahiti

Small-group Tahiti whale watching and possible whale swim with snorkeling gear, wetsuits, and lagoon sites on a comfy 4.5-hour tour.

5.0

“Absolutely the most incredible whales tour I’ve done in my life. A real life encounter with these majestic creatures. Swimming next to mother and calf humpbacks has left an immense impact in me, I even got emotional in my mask and what to say more than this!!? Team was extremely prepared, friendly and helpful in…”

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WHALE TOUR - Watching and Swimming with Whales - Starting at Quai des croisières: pickup and the small-group setup
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WHALE TOUR – Watching and Swimming with Whales

Swim in Moorea with Humpback Whales and More - Biologist rules: how safety and respect actually work
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Swim in Moorea with Humpback Whales and More

11.Swim in Moorea with Humpback Whales and More

Swim in Moorea in season with a biologist-led team, snorkeling gear, small-group encounters, and possible dolphin or shark sightings.

5.0

“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”

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Half-Day Humpback Whales Encounter in Moorea - From Coco Beach Parking to Open Water in About Four Hours
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Half-Day Humpback Whales Encounter in Moorea

Whale watching on the preserved and quiet coast of Paea (Pk26) - The Stenella boat experience: modern comfort, not cramped chaos
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Whale watching on the preserved and quiet coast of Paea (Pk26)

Whale watching 6 people half day - Small-Group Whale Watching: What the Max-6 Setup Improves
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Whale watching 6 people half day

14.Whale watching 6 people half day

Small-group Moorea whale watching with a naturalist crew, gentle approaches, and the chance to snorkel with humpbacks and dolphins.

5.0

“The crew- Jay (guide) and Sebastian (Captain) were wonderful. Jay’s love for the whales is clearly evident and it’s what made this trip one of a kind. We got a short intro to whales, the Humpbacks and their behaviors, and a safety briefing reRead more”

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4 Hours of Humpback Whale Watching in Tahiti - The boat experience: scanning, searching, and listening with the hydrophone
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4 Hours of Humpback Whale Watching in Tahiti

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