Dolphin and Whale Watching Snorkelling Excursion in Moorea

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

Book your activity

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

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