Whale Tour - Observer og svøm med hvaler
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Hvert år, mellem juli og begyndelsen af november, migrerer mange havpattedyr, herunder pukkelhvaler, til Stillehavet, og mere specifikt til Fransk Polynesien. Det er en af de eneste destinationer i verden, hvor man kan observere dem i deres naturlige habitat. Dette er en enestående mulighed for at beundre dem. Under denne udflugt ser vi også øresvin, grindehvaler og pelagiske hajer. Tag med os på en uforglemmelig oplevelse! Efter hvalsafari afslutter vi besøget med en snorkeltur i lagunen i selskab med rokker og sorttippede revhajer. Denne aktivitet finder sted på en lav sandbanke i lagunen, hvor du kan stå op, fordi vandet kun når dig op til taljen. Det er tilgængeligt for alle aldre, uden nogen særlig fysisk tilstand.
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Pukkelhvaler og forskellige arter af delfiner og hajer i det åbne hav vil blive observeret under sejlturene. Vores guide giver kun tilladelse til søsætning efter at have bekræftet, at vejrforholdene og dyrenes adfærd er gunstig. Reglerne kræver, at vi svømmer lange distancer for at kunne nærme os dyrene diskret. Det er obligatorisk at bære flydevest. Vi leverer de bedst egnede redningsveste til snorkling og i overensstemmelse med reglerne. Du kan bruge en neopren-våddragt på mindst 3 mm, hvis du ikke ønsker at bruge redningsvest. Vi kan desværre ikke garantere, at du svømmer med en hval under din udflugt. For hvad? Vi vælger ikke at svømme med en pukkelhval, det er hvalen, der vælger at svømme med os. Dette er et vildt dyr, i åbent hav, og vejrforholdene har også en stor indflydelse.
Denne oplevelse inkluderer også snorkling i lagunen med rokker og revhajer.
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Rejsendes vurderinger
Vigtig information
- Spædbørn skal sidde på skødet af en voksen
- Anbefales ikke til rejsende med rygskader
- Anbefales ikke til gravide rejsende
- Anbefales ikke til rejsende med fare for hjerte-kar-sygdomme
- Rejsende skal være i god fysisk form
- Formålet med udflugterne: De foreslåede udflugter har til formål at observere hvaler, og når forholdene tillader det, adgang til vandet under opsyn, i nøje overholdelse af de gældende regler i Fransk Polynesien og reglerne for maritim sikkerhed. Hvalers tilstedeværelse er aldrig garanteret, da de er vilde dyr, der udvikler sig i deres naturlige miljø.
- Deltagelsesbetingelser: Deltagelse i udflugter er underlagt følgende betingelser. At være i god fysisk form. At vide, hvordan man svømmer ordentligt. Der må ikke være nogen medicinske kontraindikationer for udøvelse af aktiviteter . Følg nøje instruktionerne fra kaptajnen og guiden. Mindreårige skal ledsages af en ansvarlig voksen. Tjenesteudbyderen forbeholder sig retten til at nægte ombordstigning eller isætning til enhver person, der ikke opfylder disse betingelser eller udviser upassende adfærd. Ikke egnet til børn under 12 år
- Sikkerhed ombord: Passagersikkerhed er en topprioritet. Båden er udstyret i overensstemmelse med gældende maritime regler (redningsveste, sikkerhedsudstyr, kommunikationsmidler). Passagerer accepterer at blive siddende eller stå på angivne steder under navigationen. Flyt ikke uden tilladelse. Brug redningsvest, hvis besætningen anmoder om det. Følg alle sikkerhedsinstruktioner om bord. Enhver adfærd, der bringer personer eller udstyr i fare, kan medføre, at køretøjet standses. Øjeblikkelig udrejse uden refusion.
- Tjenesteudbyderen forbeholder sig retten til at nægte ombordstigning eller isætning til enhver person, der ikke opfylder disse betingelser eller udviser upassende adfærd.
- Udflugter er afhængige af vejr- og havforhold. Tjenesteudbyderen forbeholder sig retten til at ændre rejseplanen, forkorte turen eller aflyse turen. Dette kan ske før eller under udflugten, hvis forholdene bliver ugunstige. I tilfælde af aflysning på grund af vejr- eller sikkerhedsmæssige årsager vil en udsættelse blive tilbudt afhængigt af tilgængelighed. Ellers kan der udstedes en refusion. Der kan ikke kræves yderligere kompensation.
- Flydeveste og passende udstyr: Som en del af hvalsafari og vandudflugter leverer tjenesteudbyderen flydeveste, der er specielt tilpasset til hvalsafari. Serviceudbyderen kan ikke holdes ansvarlig for ulykker som følge af afvisning, misbrug eller manglende brug af det stillede sikkerhedsudstyr.
- Det er obligatorisk at bære en opdriftsvest ved al adgang til vandet, uden undtagelse. Disse veste er designet til at sikre deltagernes sikkerhed, samtidig med at de giver bevægelsesfrihed, der er egnet til hvalsafari. 3 mm neopren-våddragter (korte eller lange) er også tilladt som flydeudstyr.
- Søsætning (strenge regler): Søsætning er betinget af havets tilstand, hvalernes adfærd, guidens vurdering og de regler, der gælder på dagen for udflugten. Den endelige beslutning om at søsætte båden ligger udelukkende hos kaptajnen og guiden. Deltagerne accepterer kun at gå i vandet med tilladelse og at respektere den krævede afstand til dyr. Forsøg aldrig at røre eller jage en hval. Kom straks op af vandet efter anmodning fra guiden. Manglende overholdelse af disse regler vil resultere i øjeblikkelig udelukkelse fra start uden refusion.
- Personlige ejendele: Tjenesteudbyderen fraskriver sig ethvert ansvar i tilfælde af tab, beskadigelse eller tyveri af dine personlige ejendele. Det frarådes kraftigt at medbringe værdigenstande.
- Deltagelse i udflugter sker på deltagernes eget ansvar inden for rammerne af gældende regler. Tjenesteudbyderen kan ikke holdes ansvarlig for: Deltagernes uforsigtige adfærd. Manglende overholdelse af sikkerhedsinstruktioner. Hændelser relateret til det naturlige miljø (bølger, strøm, dyreliv). Personskade eller materiel skade som følge af begivenheder uden for hans kontrol. Enhver deltager anerkender at være informeret om de risici, der er forbundet med nautiske og maritime aktiviteter .
- Tjenesteudbyderen er dækket af en professionel ansvarsforsikring i overensstemmelse med gældende lovgivning. Deltagerne rådes til at have en personlig forsikring, der dækker aktiviteter .
- booking af en udflugt indebærer fuld og fuldstændig accept af disse vilkår og betingelser. Disse betingelser kan ændres når som helst og gælder fra den dato, de offentliggøres online på hjemmesiden.
- Da udflugterne finder sted i et havmiljø, erkender deltagerne, at de er udsat for risikoen for søsyge. Der gives ingen refusion i tilfælde af sygdom, kvalme eller frivillig afbrydelse af turen. Det anbefales kraftigt at tage de nødvendige forholdsregler inden ombordstigning (forebyggende behandling, væskeindtag, hvile)
- Der må ikke være medicinske kontraindikationer for deltagelse i aktiviteter .
Anmeldelser(299)
A truly magnificent tour! Breathtaking to swim with these beautiful giants. Very capable captain and tour guide. Support the tour guide by buying the photography package, you won't regret it!
Whale watching season runs through August to the middle of October anything after that diminishes the chance to see whales in the area drastically… this is what we were told by our guide. There’s a very very very very very small chance to see the whales mid November. Although our guide was great and there’s never a guarantee to find/see the whales we would have appreciated knowing the likelihood of seeing whales at that time of the year are greatly diminished. This was probably the most expensive excursion we’ve ever taken at over 800$. The tour ended up cancelling the full day with lunch tour and changed it to a half day tour with no lunch and only refunding $136.00? We did get to see some dolphins, turtles, stingrays and sharks. The guide even retrieved my husband’s sunglasses, which was amazing. We only went into the water twice, once in the deep blue and once in the shallow. All we did was boat around the island.
Hello, Thank you very much for your feedback. We understand your disappointment. The whale season in French Polynesia usually runs from August to mid-October. From November onwards, the whales start heading back to Antarctica, and the chances of seeing them decrease significantly. However, the exact timing of the season’s end is impossible to predict: some years they stay later, other years they leave earlier. This year, they left a bit earlier than expected. The day before your tour, we were fortunate to swim with a mother whale, her calf, and an escort male — an exceptional experience. Unfortunately, on the day of your tour, there were no whales, and none the next day either. We could not have known in advance, as it all depends entirely on nature. We did a full tour around the island to look for them, not just for fun or a simple boat ride. Our priority is always to give our guests the best possible chance to see whales, even when the season is ending. There are also other providers, some even more expensive than us, and you can still find higher rates elsewhere. The same uncertainties apply to all. We are still glad that you were able to enjoy dolphins, turtles, stingrays, and sharks, and that our guide took good care of you during the excursion. Regarding the tour modification and partial refund, this was due to unforeseen circumstances that made it impossible to run the full-day tour. Thank you again for joining our excursion and for recognizing the efforts of our team.
Enjoy Boat Tours Moorea is a great outfit. They have a great knowledge of the whales, the island, the ocean, and anything else you need to know. We found the whales quickly and we were able to swim with them. I highly recommend them!
This was an excellent experience. They picked us up right on time and it didn’t take long to get out to the whales. Our guide was terrific! And the whales safety comes first.
What an awesome day so beautiful just being on the water! It was the end of the season but we were able to see a whale and her big baby. We got in the water a couple of times which was thrilling. However, mom wanted to keep her baby safe! Our guide and captain were incredible!! A highly recommended adventure!
This was the most magical and breathtaking adventure in my lifetime. We swam with a mother and her baby whale. It was so majestic, I have never seen such beauty. We didn't expect to see a whale and both groups swam with them. Stunning! I bought the video and still can't believe the beauty watching it after returning home. Thank you for a once in a lifetime adventure.
Chasing whales is like herding cats. That said, it was a great excursion. We saw two whales in the water directly below our group. The crew were great, safety was a priority, and worth the money.
First and foremost, folks should know that swimming with whales involves taking a small boat on the open ocean, so be sure to take all precautions to prevent seasickness. Even those of us who don't usually get seasick were feeling a bit ill by the end of the trip. This has nothing to do with the tour company itself, but it's just something for those interested to be aware of. Now onto the review of the experi Regarding the experience with the company itself, we had an excellent experience with an expert guide. The guide had our safety and comfort top of mind throughout the tour. For example, he made sure that we knew how to stay safe if we saw a shark. The guide coordinates with various other boats to maximize our chances of swimming with whales. I would also recommend booking multiple tours to maximize your chances of swimming with whales. He also takes many professional-quality photos and videos of the experience for sale at the end of the tour (approximately $100).
This was a bucket list adventure for sure! For over a decade, we have watched other travel vloggers swim with humpbacks and at long last, we booked this excursion and it did NOT disappoint. Joaquin was an amazing guide and shared great information about the whales even before we set eyes on them. I would come back to Moorea JUST to do this excursion again.
It’s ok. We choose this one since it’s a bit more pricey, guess it could have better service. But upon comparison with other guests’ experience provided by cheaper agencies, everything is exactly the same. Nothing special on this one, truly.
Ia Orana, Thank you for your message. I would like to clarify that our boat is new, comfortable, and one of the luxury boats in Moorea for whale tours. I know that my crew gives 100% for the whale tours, and we provide excellent explanations about the whales — you can also see this in other guests’ reviews. These are not zoo animals, but marine mammals free in their natural environment, all around the world, which we always observe with respect. Sorry, we can’t please everyone. Mauruuru roa 🌺
