Whale Watching Tour and Snorkelling with Whales in Moorea

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1 half day
Occasionally sporty
From 12 years-old and up
From€60

Get a front-row seat to one of the most beautiful marine mammals on this whale watching and swimming excursion in Moorea!

Get a front-row seat to one of the most beautiful marine mammals on this whale watching and swimming excursion in Moorea!

Generally from the end of July to the beginning of November, humpback whales reach the warm waters of French Polynesia, making this a very popular time to go out to sea to observe them, and also to swim with them if the opportunity arises. This experience is a must for any traveller to the Polynesian archipelago during this season, and that is why the Scubapiti team is offering you a whale watching and swimming excursion from Moorea!

Departing from Tipaniers beach in the North-West of the island, you will head out to sea for 3 to 4 hours in search of these magnificent cetaceans. Your guide will give you lots of information about them so that you can get to know them better and also understand them so that you can observe them with the utmost respect. Once you have found a receptive animal, it will be time for the long-awaited moment of snorkelling with the whales in Moorea! If you don't feel comfortable diving into the deep blue, you can stay in the boat to watch the cetacean(s) at your leisure, as well as the other participants getting into the water to approach them in complete safety with the guide.

Don't miss out on one of the most beautiful experiences in the world and don't hesitate to take part in this whale watching and swimming excursion in Moorea, whether or not you want to get in the water!

Book your activity

From€60

Practical information

Course of events

- Meeting with the team at the centre on Tipaniers beach

- Distribution of equipment and fitting of wetsuits

- Boarding in the boat for a briefing on the activity, safety instructions and the whales

- Departure for 3 hours or more at sea in search of humpback whales

- Once a whale that behaves in a way that makes it suitable for launching has been found, fitting of your snorkelling equipment (fins, mask and snorkel) and launching into the water with the guide (those who wish to do so can stay on board the boat)

- Swimming at least 100 metres to get close to the whale, respecting safety distances and respect for the animal

- Return to the boat, de-equipping and navigation back to the centre

- Disembarkation, return of wetsuits and end of the activity

Activity requirements

If you want to take part in the launch, you need to be able to swim at least 100 metres without seeing the bottom.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

Pregnant people cannot participate in this activity.

Wild animals are unpredictable; we cannot guarantee that you will see them during this activity.

As the number of people in the water is limited for each excursion, please book according to your wishes as:

- 'Participant’ if you wish to snorkel during the excursion;

- 'Spectator’ if you do not wish to snorkel.

Meeting point:
Scubapiti Moorea - on Tipaniers beach, Moorea 98729, French Polynesia
Spoken languages:English, French
Included
  • Wetsuit
  • Snorkelling equipment
  • Guide
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Bottle of water

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Ryan F., United States — 07/08/2024
5/5
The driver and guide were terrific - that did everything possible to track down the location of the wales. We ended up seeing a shark, small whales, and two large humpbacks. Didn’t end up being able to swim near them as they migrated away when our group was swimming towards - but no fault of the guide.
Yannick M., France — 11/08/2024
5/5
Louis est un guide au top, il fait très attention à la sécurité et l'excursion se déroulé dans le respect de l'animal.

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