Dolphin and Whale Watching Snorkelling Excursion in Moorea

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1 half day
Occasionally sporty
From 3 years-old and up
Instant confirmation
Recommended
From€150

Take a snorkelling boat tour to observe whales and dolphins in Moorea!

An exceptional adventure awaits you in French Polynesia, as you discover the incredible underwater fauna of these paradise islands on an excursion combining snorkelling and whale and dolphin watching in Moorea! You will set off from Tahiti's sister island alongside professional guides who will be delighted to share as much information as they can about the cetaceans, with a hydrophone on board to listen to the impressive songs of the humpback whales.

Respectful of the animals and their environment, this whale and dolphin watching tour with snorkelling in Moorea is organised into several phases: the first is a search for cetaceans, which may take a little longer depending on your luck; the second is observation to determine whether all the conditions are right for you to get into the water safely, with the guide; then the last is snorkelling with the animals, at a safe distance of at least 100 metres. What's more, on the way back to base, you will have the pleasure of snorkelling in the Moorea lagoon with the stingrays and blacktip sharks that are so typical of Polynesian waters!

Don't hesitate any longer and come to discover snorkelling with whales and dolphins in Moorea on this incredible excursion!

Book your activity

From€150

Practical information

A 3 to 4-hour whale and dolphin watching trip (launch if conditions permit), as well as snorkelling with the lagoon's stingrays and blacktip sharks.

Course of events

- Welcome at the Moorea Expedition base in Tiahura, in the north-west of the island (free shuttles to the Tiahura and Papetoai areas)

- Boarding of the boat with briefing on the activity and safety instructions

- Departure for a 3 to 4-hour excursion, starting with a whale watching session

- Once the whales have been found, observation to determine whether or not it is possible to take to the water, depending on their behaviour and the sea conditions

- If all the conditions are right, those participants who wish to do so can take to the water: a guide will accompany you into the water where you can admire the whales from a distance of 100 metres

- Return to the boat, then a new phase in the search for cetaceans if there is enough time left

- On the way back to the lagoon, snorkelling break with rays and blacktip sharks

- Return to the base, disembarking and end of the activity

Activity requirements

Minimum age for snorkelling: 7 years

To get in the water, you must know how to swim, be comfortable in the water and be in good physical condition.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

A minimum number of 4 participants is required to run this activity.

Special terms

If you are prone to seasickness, we recommend that you take precautions before the outing.

All snorkelling equipment is provided on board the boat, however, the team recommends that you bring your own equipment if possible.

Since wildlife is unpredictable, their presence is never guaranteed.

Once your booking has been confirmed, please contact the instructor to let him know how you wish to get to the base.

Free shuttle buses are available for the Tiahura and Papetoai areas.

Alternatively, for an additional €15 payable on site, you can take a transfer from: Aloha Bungalow Moorea, Aremiti, Club Bali Hai Moorea Hotel, Fenua Mata'i'oa, Green Lodge, Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa, Hotel Hibiscus, Hotel Kaveka, Hotel Les Tipaniers, Manava Beach Resort & Spa Moorea, Pension Tarariki, Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort or Temae Airport.

Meeting point:
Moorea Expedition, French Polynesia
Spoken languages:English, French
Included
  • Guides
  • All the snorkelling equipment (fins, mask and snorkel)
  • Life jacket
  • Buoyancy aids if needed
Excluded
  • Transfer to the departure point (15€ depending on your accommodation)
Do not forget to bring
  • Your own snorkelling equipment if possible
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Seasickness tablet if needed
  • Bottle of water

Reviews

Average rating

4.8/5

(17)
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    82.4%
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    11.8%
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Rick W., Spain — 02/09/2023
5/5
Well organized, safe, well run
Alexandre B., France — 16/10/2024
5/5
L’organisateur est très compétent et respectueux des animaux. Il nous a suffit d’une seule mise à l’eau pour nager avec les baleines la ou d’autres compagnie ont du faire plusieurs mises à l’eau infructueuses avant de pouvoir observer des baleines. Je recommande vivement.
Marine A., France — 24/09/2024
5/5
Super organisation Super moniteur Super équipe Un grand merci !! Je repasse par vous pour la prochaine fois ! Que de souvenirs !!!
Agathe D., France — 29/09/2023
5/5
On recommande vraiment cette sortie, on a passé un super moment malgré la météo capricieuse. Tout est super bien organisé, l’équipe est super, et nous avons eu la chance de pouvoir observer des baleines
Emma-Carla R., French Polynesia — 20/09/2023
5/5
C’était incroyable, nous avons pu voir pleins de baleines, dauphins, nagés à leur côtés, dans leur milieu de vie, inoubliable

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