French Polynesia · SWIMMING WITH WHALES IN TAHITI
The good swimming with whales in Tahiti fill up in season and the great ones go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes, and where they differ.
A respectful 4.5-hour Tahiti whale and dolphin excursion on a max 12-passenger boat, with snorkel gear, snacks, and possible in-water swims.
“If you want to win 139 euros DON’T Go on this tour. We were expecting to see some whales. Sitting in a boat and waiting for a whale to appear, God must love not only you but all the passengers in the boat. What we saw from afar was a bit of Read more”
Tahiti humpback whale watching on a small boat with possible swim, snorkeling gear, fruit and beer, in a 5-hour respectful tour.
“whale watching is quite something - animal and nature lovers, who are decent swimmers (and not afraid to be in the open sea) will love this.”
Small-group Tahiti humpback whale watching with snorkeling gear, wetsuits, ethical in-water time when conditions allow, plus lagoon stops.
“This was a fantastic trip, seeing the mother and her calf, swimming with the turtles was the highlight of our trip. Teiki was a fantastic tour guide. Highly recommend this whale watching trip”
Join a small-group humpback whale safari off Paea and Papara, with a chance to snorkel when conditions allow on a calm 4-hour trip.
“The idea of swimming with the humpback whales is delightful. However, advertisement for the adventure is not forthcoming. To engage in this adventure one must swim 100-150 meters quickly using a side stroke so that flippers do nRead more”
4-hour Tahiti humpback whale watch with naturalist guides, small-group boat time, hydrophone whale song, and optional snorkeling.
“We saw a mom and baby but only because another company told them where. There were several on aboard, pretty sure we were the only paying passengers. Others appeared to be friends who live on the Island. Choppy water, others gRead more”
Small-group half-day humpback whale watching from Arue on the Poti Marara, with calm crew, possible snorkeling, fruit snacks, and drinks.
“Very exciting tour. Very up close with whales. Got to snorkel several times near whales. Seline and JB great guides. Would highly recommend”
Small-group whale-and-turtle snorkeling from Te Moana Tahiti Resort, with fins gear provided and a respectful, close-to-nature approach.
“Great crew rough seas so couldn’t swim but they got us respectfully close to several whales. Lots of activity and cool whale behavior!”
Small-group humpback whale watching from the Tahiti Peninsula, with expert crew, snorkeling gear, and optional swim rules in a protected season.
“This was an incredible swim with whales tour - Romuald was an amazing guide! He was funny, accommodating, knowledgeable and really cares about safety of both the passengers and the whales. After reading reviews on other swiRead more”
Whale watching and snorkeling in Tahiti on the Kaoriki, with sea turtles and a Taapuna sandbank finish, for $176.
“Had an amazing morning with friends, this trip felt like magic. We were lucky to watch some whales and i can’t be more grateful for the great trip! Thank you, 100% recomend”
Tahiti humpback whale snorkeling with a tiny crew, neoprene gear, and time to swim close to whales during Aug to Nov.
“Jeremy and Teeka (sp?) Were the best! They focused on the guests and gave us an incredible experience. They observed all safety rules. We snorkeled the reef, swam with turtles and then a mother brought her baby within 10 meters Read more”
Whale watching on Tahiti’s calm peninsula with Tātahi Tours, hydrophone songs, snorkeling gear, snacks, and Fenua Aihere boat access.
“Super moment... Accueil au top explications données.. On ass vu au moins 20 baleine avec mise à l eau dans le respect total de l animal. À faire conseillé”
Morning humpback whale watching off Tahiti with a small group, onboard guide, and optional swim, plus snacks, coffee, and included snorkeling gear.
“A great experience, the treatment with Romu very easy and the perfect excursion, we saw a male whale and bathed us with it, great everything.Auto-translated”
The water, the interior road, and what each of them costs.
