Whale watching in Bora Bora without swimming

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4 hrs
Everybody welcome
From 4 years-old and up
From€186

Watch the humpback whales of Bora Bora from a boat and learn all about them from a specialist guide!

During this Bora Bora whale watching excursion without possibility of going in the water, your activity will take place entirely on board the boat and no swimming will be possible. To book the option with a possible swim, you can consult our whale watching activity in Bora Bora and possible swim.

Aboard a boat measuring around 9 metres long and 3 metres wide, with 12 seats and equipped with a top-of-the-range audio system with hydrophone, you'll set off on a whale-watching tour of Bora Bora. All around you, the paradisiacal landscapes of the island of Bora Bora will pass by and you will be able to admire a sublime lagoon with turquoise waters. With its rich marine ecosystem, Bora Bora is THE ideal place for humpback whale watching in French Polynesia!

Of course, nature is unpredictable and you can't be 100% certain of spotting whales! In any case, the crew will do their best to ensure that you have a superb time at sea with them in the unspoilt setting of the Pearl of the Pacific.

Supervised by an experienced guide and his captain, this boat trip, limited to 4 participants, gives you the chance to go whale watching in Bora Bora, in their natural habitat. With its commitment to respecting marine life, the team emphasises that this activity is not a trip to the zoo, and that it will be conducted with respect for the whales and their environment. What's more, the team holds the Mata Tohora label, certifying scrupulous respect for whales during whale watching - a real guarantee of quality!

From majestic songs sung through the hydrophone to breathtaking sights of these extraordinary animals, this whale-watching excursion in Bora Bora will leave a lasting impression on you. Book this activity and embark on a boat trip in French Polynesia in search of humpback whales!

NB: 100% certainty is not possible. If observation and/or going in the water are not possible, no reduction or refund will be granted.

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From€186

Practical information

3.5hrs of whale watching outside the lagoon in the ocean around the island of Bora Bora.

  • 4 participants max.
Course of events

Please allow 4 hours in total for this activity, including 3.5 hours of whale watching.

  • Pick up at your accommodation by boat if it has a pontoon accessible to the team boat, or at a meeting point agreed in advance with the team.
  • Departure for a 3.5 hrs outing: whale watching with explanations from the guide, followed by animal observation.
  • Return to your pick-up point for drop-off and completion of the activity.
Activity requirements

This activity is not recommended for pregnant people, as the ocean can be very rough.

Special terms

Please contact the instructor as soon as you arrive in Bora Bora.

The instructor will contact you the evening before the activity at around 8pm to confirm the exact time of the pick-up, which will take place by boat (either at your accommodation if there is safe access to the sea for the boat, i.e. with sufficient depth, a sandy bottom, free of coral and not on the flat shore, and if there is a pontoon large enough to accommodate the boat; or at a pre-determined meeting point close to your accommodation). The rendezvous time shown on the calendar corresponds to the start time of the pick-up at the hotels, which finishes around 1 hour later.

If you have to return during the day, it will not be possible to shorten the excursion. Make sure you choose a date when you don't have to return.

A private service and GoPro camera hire (SD card supplied) are available on request.

As whales are wild and unpredictable, you may not be able to meet them during the activity. If this is the case, it will not be possible to obtain a refund or reduction.

Meeting point:
Pick-up from all hotels (accessible by boat) in Bora Bora
Spoken languages:Tahitian, English, French
Included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks
  • Return transfer from your hotel on Bora Bora
Do not forget to bring
  • Comfortable clothing suited to the weather
  • Sun cream
  • Sunglasses

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