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Home/Destinations/Papeete/Whale Watching & Swim

Whale Watching & Swim Tours

A bucket-list encounter: between July and November, humpback whales gather off Tahiti, and small-group tours let you watch and even swim alongside these gentle giants in the open ocean. An unforgettable wildlife experience.

102 tours · prices per person, book with partner

5 Hours Tahiti Island Tour - West and East Coast - small group
Papeete
5 Hours Tahiti Island Tour - West and East Coast - small group
4.9(1,264)·5 hours
from$82/ person
via Viator
Unique Tahiti Tour - personalised, small group east coast tour
Papeete
Unique Tahiti Tour - personalised, small group east coast tour
4.8(347)·4–5 hours
from$172/ person
via Viator
Unique Tahiti Tour - personalised, small group west coast tour
Papeete
Unique Tahiti Tour - personalised, small group west coast tour
4.8(312)·4–5 hours
from$172/ person
via Viator
Unique Tahiti tour to Teahupoo, small group, full day combo tour
Papeete
Unique Tahiti tour to Teahupoo, small group, full day combo tour
4.8(181)·8 hours
from$246/ person
via Viator
Tahiti, 4h30 Guided Tour, East and West Coast of Tahiti Nui
Papeete
Tahiti, 4h30 Guided Tour, East and West Coast of Tahiti Nui
4.7(170)·4–5 hours
from$112/ person
via Viator
Half-Day Snorkeling Tour in Tahiti
Tahiti
Half-Day Snorkeling Tour in Tahiti
4.4(153)·3–4 hours
from$169/ person
via Viator
Sea Scooter Snorkel Tour - Guided Ocean Safari + Reef and Lagoon Adventure
Tahiti
Sea Scooter Snorkel Tour - Guided Ocean Safari + Reef and Lagoon Adventure
4.9(150)·4 hours
from$169/ person
via Viator
Respectful whale excursion to Tahiti in 4h30
Tahiti
Respectful whale excursion to Tahiti in 4h30
4.4(141)·4h 15min
from$209/ person
via Viator
Private Tahiti Circle Island - Waterfalls, Black Sand & Views
Papeete
Private Tahiti Circle Island - Waterfalls, Black Sand & Views
4.9(121)·5 hours
from$580/ person
via Viator
Papeete Food Tour
Tahiti
Papeete Food Tour
5.0(110)·3h 30min
from$123/ person
via Viator
Papeete Walking Tour - Tahiti History & Culture
Tahiti
Papeete Walking Tour - Tahiti History & Culture
4.8(96)·2 hours
from$57/ person
via Viator
Guided Small Group Whale Watching and Swim Tour Tahiti
Tahiti
Guided Small Group Whale Watching and Swim Tour Tahiti
4.8(93)·4 hours
from$224/ person
via Viator
Ferry Transfer between Papeete, Tahiti and Moorea
Tahiti
Ferry Transfer between Papeete, Tahiti and Moorea
4.3(72)·45 min
from$18/ person
via Viator
Papeete Food & City Tour
Tahiti
Papeete Food & City Tour
4.9(72)·3h 30min
from$115/ person
via Viator
Small Group Shared Half Day Tahiti Tour Waterfalls&Scenic Coast
Papeete
Small Group Shared Half Day Tahiti Tour Waterfalls&Scenic Coast
4.7(65)·5 hours
from$115/ person
via Viator
Teahupoo Wave Watching
Tahiti
Teahupoo Wave Watching
4.7(56)·1 hour
from$126/ 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
Snorkeling picnic in 4h30 with lunch in Tahiti
Tahiti
Snorkeling picnic in 4h30 with lunch in Tahiti
4.5(52)·4h 30min
from$206/ person
via Viator
Respectful Whale Safari on Tahiti’s Wild Coast (6 Swimmers Max)
Tahiti
Respectful Whale Safari on Tahiti’s Wild Coast (6 Swimmers Max)
4.8(45)·4 hours
from$136/ person
via Viator
4 Hours of Humpback Whale Watching in Tahiti
Tahiti
4 Hours of Humpback Whale Watching in Tahiti
4.8(42)·4 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Half day Tahiti Peninsula and Teahupoo boat tour (shared boat)
Tahiti
Half day Tahiti Peninsula and Teahupoo boat tour (shared boat)
4.8(41)·3–4 hours
from$241/ person
via Viator
Half Day Whale Watching in a Small Shared Group
Tahiti
Half Day Whale Watching in a Small Shared Group
5.0(38)·4 hours
from$224/ person
via Viator
Tour DE l'île DE Tahiti EN car TiTi's Tahiti Tour
Papeete
Tour DE l'île DE Tahiti EN car TiTi's Tahiti Tour
5.0(37)·11–12 hours
from$206/ person
via Viator
Small Group Shared Tahiti Circle Island Waterfalls and Views
Papeete
Small Group Shared Tahiti Circle Island Waterfalls and Views
4.7(35)·4h 30min
from$115/ person
via Viator
Tahiti Lagoon Snorkeling and Lunch Boat Tour (6 pax max)
Tahiti
Tahiti Lagoon Snorkeling and Lunch Boat Tour (6 pax max)
5.0(31)·4h 30min
from$286/ person
via Viator
Papeete and Tahiti Historical and Cultural Tour
Tahiti
Papeete and Tahiti Historical and Cultural Tour
4.7(19)·2–3 hours
from$132/ person
via Viator
Watch and Swim with Whales at Tahiti PRIVATE TOUR
Tahiti
Watch and Swim with Whales at Tahiti PRIVATE TOUR
4.2(19)·3h 30min
from$1,376/ person
via Viator
Shared 2 Hour Papeete Walking Tour
Papeete
Shared 2 Hour Papeete Walking Tour
4.9(17)·2 hours
from$58/ person
via Viator
Papeete: Sunset Gastronomic Cruise in Premium Yacht
Tahiti
Papeete: Sunset Gastronomic Cruise in Premium Yacht
5.0(17)·2 hours
from$129/ person
via Viator
Shared whale watching tour TAHITI
Tahiti
Shared whale watching tour TAHITI
4.9(16)·5 hours
from$200/ person
via Viator
Humpback Whale Watching Tahitian Peninsula
Tahiti
Humpback Whale Watching Tahitian Peninsula
4.9(14)·4 hours
from$194/ person
via Viator
Swim with Humpback Whales in Tahiti (Seasonal)
Tahiti
Swim with Humpback Whales in Tahiti (Seasonal)
5.0(12)·3 hours
from$269/ person
via Viator
Papeete: Premium Cruise on the Lagoon & Homemade Creations
Tahiti
Papeete: Premium Cruise on the Lagoon & Homemade Creations
4.7(12)·3h 30min
from$144/ person
via Viator
Boat tour + snorkeling in a preserved lagoon - Mobydick Tahiti
Tahiti
Boat tour + snorkeling in a preserved lagoon - Mobydick Tahiti
4.9(11)·3 hours
from$136/ person
via Viator
Shared Half Day Tahiti Circle Island Tour - Min 2 and up to 8
Papeete
Shared Half Day Tahiti Circle Island Tour - Min 2 and up to 8
4.2(10)·4 hours
from$114/ person
via Viator
Shared 4.5hour enriching & informative Tours of Tahiti by Lydia
Papeete
Shared 4.5hour enriching & informative Tours of Tahiti by Lydia
5.0(9)·4h 30min
from$115/ person
via Viator
Whale watching in the calm of the peninsula with Tātahi tours
Tahiti
Whale watching in the calm of the peninsula with Tātahi tours
5.0(8)·4 hours
from$182/ person
via Viator
Majestic Encounter Respectful Whale Watching
Tahiti
Majestic Encounter Respectful Whale Watching
4.5(6)·3h 30min
from$189/ person
via Viator
Private 3h Tour of Papeete & Tahiti's East Coast by Lydia
Papeete
Private 3h Tour of Papeete & Tahiti's East Coast by Lydia
5.0(6)·3h 15min
from$440/ person
via Viator
Papeete Cultural Tour and Tahitian Tuna Workshop
Tahiti
Papeete Cultural Tour and Tahitian Tuna Workshop
4.6(5)·2–3 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Private Tour of Papeete: Must-see Spots & Fresh Break
Tahiti
Private Tour of Papeete: Must-see Spots & Fresh Break
5.0(3)·1h 30min
from$103/ person
via Viator
Tahiti iti: Full Day Experience by minivan, Teahupo'o Wave
Papeete
Tahiti iti: Full Day Experience by minivan, Teahupo'o Wave
5.0(3)·8 hours
from$347/ person
via Viator
Tahiti whale watching swims with whales
Tahiti
Tahiti whale watching swims with whales
5.0(2)·4 hours
from$172/ person
via Viator
Papeete cultural and historic walking tour at night
Tahiti
Papeete cultural and historic walking tour at night
5.0(2)·2 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Tahiti West Coast Morning Sightseeing Tour
Papeete
Tahiti West Coast Morning Sightseeing Tour
3 hours
from$86/ person
via Viator
Full Day Tahiti Private Whale Watching and Snorkeling Expedition
Tahiti
Full Day Tahiti Private Whale Watching and Snorkeling Expedition
8 hours
from$2,638/ person
via Viator
Exit Whales between Tahiti and Moorea
Tahiti
Exit Whales between Tahiti and Moorea
4 hours
from$252/ person
via Viator
Papeete Tetiaroa Day Trip in Premium Catamaran
Tahiti
Papeete Tetiaroa Day Trip in Premium Catamaran
8h 30min
from$298/ person
via Viator

Whale Watching & Swim in Papeete — FAQ

When can you swim with whales in Tahiti?
From July to November during the humpback season.
Can you swim with the whales?
Yes — guided small-group tours allow in-water encounters.
What whales are seen?
Mostly humpback whales, often with calves.

More things to do in Papeete

Moorea LagoonTahiti Island TourJet Ski ToursATV & Quad SafariLagoon Snorkel Safari