French Polynesia · SWIMMING WITH WHALES
Humpbacks calve in this water from July to November and licensed guides can put you in it with them. These 15 trips are compared on group size, how long you actually get in the water, and price — plus which operators are honest that sightings depend on the animals.
Swim with humpback whales in Moorea on a small-group half-day tour with strict safety rules, real ocean conditions, and possible bonus marine wildlife.
“Amazing adventure -the whales were incredible and we had a great crew! Underwater photos as well. A beautiful place to visit.”
Moorea whale swim tour with humpbacks and dolphins, plus lagoon snorkeling with stingrays and reef sharks. Small groups, up to 8.
“We had an amazing experience swimming with the whales. The captain and guides were fun and professional. They put us in the best spots to see the whales and got some amazing pictures.”
Tohora Bora Bora whale watching in Bora Bora: small group (max 6), directional hydrophone for whale songs, pickup, optional 100 m launches, 3.5 hours.
“Small group was top. Unfortunately little seen! Nothing in water, actually. Watercourse for professionals only. Not for amateur tourists like we were. Price performance: BadAuto-translated”
Swim with humpback whales in Moorea, then meet rays and black tip sharks in a lagoon, with round-trip transport.
“Wonderful tour with amazing and knowledgeable crew. Definitely a great value for money - you get to swim with humpbacks, stingrays and get treated to some fresh fruit and delicious rum punch at the end. Definitely be prepared to swim a lot! And don't forget to reapply the sunscreen, I made that mistake. 🙂”
Moorea humpback whale watching with Pacifik Attitude. Learn about whales, see dolphins and rays, and swim when conditions allow. 3 hours.
“Excellent day. Very experienced guide and boat captain as the waters were very rough but handled well. The experiences with the marinelife fish, turtles, stingrays and reef sharks was a once in a lifetime. Amazing!”
Half-day Moorea whale tour with Opunohu Bay walk, whale-finding tech, and lagoon snorkeling. Small-group feel, 6 in-water max.
“Wow! Just wow. Absolutely amazing! All of the employees are very knowledgeable. But beware, you must act quickly and you must swim a lot in the open ocean… was fine for us but I could see many people not enjoying that part. Experience of a lifetime!”
Private Moorea whale tour by boat, with snorkeling options and the chance to swim with humpbacks in season, plus a subwin seabed view.
“What an incredible experience we had with Nicky and Fabien! Not only were they knowledgeable, you could tell how passionate they were about each whale/dolphin/fish we saw. They had our safety as their top priority and were very in tuned to each whale's movementRead more”
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”
Swim in Moorea’s lagoon with humpback whales, with expert guidance, snorkeling time, and a small-group boat trip focused on respectful wildlife encounters.
“A magical activity that respects the environment and the whales. The kids (big ones) and I thought it was an absolutely wonderful time. A memory for life!”
Small group Moorea whale watching for 4 hours, max 6 on board, with fruit, drinks, snorkel gear, and time in the water with humpbacks.
“This small group tour was nice. We saw other boats with 12 people and it looked so crowded and chaotic when they got in to the water. Our guide, Johnny was great. He was patient and gave clear instructions. His focus was to make sure we 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.”
Whale watching and snorkelling in Moorea with Lagoon Vibes. Small group, humpbacks up close, gear included, 4 hours.
“This was the best whale swimming tour I have done in Moorea. The team was prepared the boat comfortable and only4 people which is good for an intimate experience and no turns! We swam 3 times and also found dolphins and turtles!”
Half-day Moorea whale watch with a small group, humpback search in open water, then lagoon snorkeling with turtles and rays, possible whale swim.
“We were a group of 4 - two swimmers and two non-swimmers. Our captain said only 6 swimmers are allowed in the water per boat at a time. We had 9 swimmers on our boat. All the other boats on the water appeared to only have 6 swiRead more”
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”
Small-group humpback whale tour in Moorea. Watch close, swim when conditions allow, with safety-first guides, pickup, and about 4 hours on the water.
“What an incredible experience, with an incredible guide! We were travelling to Moorea on a cruise so I was very worried about communication without having wifi. At first I was very upset, I tried reaching out on several occasions looking for aRead more”
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