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Home/Destinations/Papeete/Papeete lagoon & wildlife
Lagoon & wildlife · Papeete itinerary

Papeete Lagoon & Wildlife: The Best Itinerary

Tahiti’s waters teem with life. Here is how to meet it — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Whales
  2. 2Sharks
  3. 3Rays
  4. 4Moorea

The whales

A humpback watching and swim tour.

The lagoon

A snorkel safari with sharks and rays.

Moorea

A lagoon trip to the loveliest island.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Papeete — prices per person.

Swim with Humpback Whales in Tahiti (Seasonal)
Tahiti
Swim with Humpback Whales in Tahiti (Seasonal)
5.0(13)·3 hours
from$268/ person
via Viator
Sea Scooter Snorkel Tour - Lagoon Discovery : Wrecks, Coral Gardens and Tropical Fishies
Tahiti
Sea Scooter Snorkel Tour - Lagoon Discovery : Wrecks, Coral Gardens and Tropical Fishies
5.0(38)·2 hours
from$109/ person
via Viator
Lagoon and Wildlife Discovery on a Private Boat in Moorea
Moorea
Lagoon and Wildlife Discovery on a Private Boat in Moorea
5.0(11)·3 hours
from$306/ person
via Viator
Private Half Day Whale Watching Tour
Moorea
Private Half Day Whale Watching Tour
5.0(22)·4 hours
from$1,366/ person
via Viator
Private VIP Sea Scooter Jet Snorkeling : Turtles, Sharks & Rays
Papeete
Private VIP Sea Scooter Jet Snorkeling : Turtles, Sharks & Rays
5.0(13)·2–3 hours
from$1,240/ person
via Viator
Private Boat Tour of Moorea Lagoon with Underwater Photography
Moorea
Private Boat Tour of Moorea Lagoon with Underwater Photography
5.0(213)·3 hours
from$306/ person
via Viator
Whale watching and swimming in Moorea
Moorea
Whale watching and swimming in Moorea
4.9(116)·4 hours
from$228/ person
via Viator
Sea Scooter Snorkel Tour - Reef Adventure with Turtles, Rays and Sharks
Tahiti
Sea Scooter Snorkel Tour - Reef Adventure with Turtles, Rays and Sharks
5.0(54)·2 hours
from$109/ person
via Viator

Papeete lagoon & wildlife — FAQ

Can you swim with whales in Tahiti?
Yes — from July to November on guided humpback tours.
Can you swim with sharks and rays?
Yes — lagoon safaris include harmless reef sharks and rays.
What is the best wildlife tour?
A whale swim in season or a lagoon snorkel safari.

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