Every year from July to November, the humpback whales come from Antarctica to our warm waters. An essential migration in their life cycle (socialization, reproduction, birth and first months of the calves' lives). Polynesia is one of the rare places in the world where it is possible to swim with these marine mammals. Our wish is to make you live a unique and memorable experience. We will do our best to meet them. However, it is important to remember that we cannot control Mother Nature, every day is different. The launch is not guaranteed, our priority is the respect of humpback whales and the safety of our customers. All the elements must be present (cetacean behavior, weather conditions, etc.) for the guide to authorize it. We are also equipped with a hydrophone which allows us to listen to the magnificent song of these giants of the sea from the boat.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $1,659.
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 30 of the next 60 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
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A vehicle marked Moorea Activities Center will be waiting for you at the ferry exit or in front of your hotel/guesthouse reception For information, for pick-up, we will be at the Sofitel at 7:50 a.m. or 12:30 p.m., at the Manava at 8:05 a.m. or 12:40 p.m., at the Hilton Moorea at 8:15 a.m. or 12:45 p.m.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Half day whale tour 4h00 lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $181 per person for this Moorea experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $1,659. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:30 AM and 1:30 PM.
Children aged 0–12 pay from $90, adults from $181.
It can: 30 of the next 60 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. A vehicle marked Moorea Activities Center will be waiting for you at the ferry exit or in front of your hotel/guesthouse reception For information, for pick-up, we will be at the Sofitel at 7:50 a.m. or 12:30 p.m., at the Manava at 8:05 a.m. or 12:40 p.m., at the Hilton Moorea at 8:15 a.m. or 12:45 p.m. Pickup points include Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa.
The experience is available in EN, FR.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
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Wonderful experience! Guide and boat captain were great. We had good weather and favorable conditions for whales to show up. Recommend you are a strong swimmer. Took quite a bit of effort to keep up the guide and whales while in the water.
It was an amazing experience. We got to see the whales and swim close to them. For sure an unforgettable trip! Also the team, captain Mahai and Frank were very professional and helped us throughout the tour. Really recommend!
Thank you for your recommendation🌺
The 2 guides did their best successfully so that the 2 groups from the boat could swim with the whales. It took two tries for the second group, which I was a part of. Big thanks to them, they are very professional. I recommend this excursion.
Merci pour ta recommandation et ton commentaire, ravi que tu es passé un bon moment parmi nous🌺
I've had a long standing dream to look a whale in the eye in the wild. And I can now say I've done so! Kevin was a great guide, I felt safe with him. They do seem to fully respect the animals. We unfortunately had very poor visability due to previous night's rain downpour, but we were still able to experience the magic of a mama whale and her (2 week old?) calf. We could only see mama above the water when she came up due to murky water, but she was close! The baby was curious and came super close to us and entered our limited field of vision. My heart skipped a beat when I looked it in the eye. Pure magic! I wish it had been a boat with only 6 swimmers - they take 12 so you do have to split into two groups which perhaps limits time in the water. But we knew that going in and just grateful we got a spot and were able to swim. 100% recommend!! Māuruuru!!
Thank you for your recommendation and great review, glad you enjoyed the tour with us🌺
Best experience in Mykonos. This must be part of your trip. The guides Mickey and Mahai ensure your safety during the trip and always choose the best option. Besides having a wonderful whale experience, we also entered the lagoon to swim with rays and blacktip sharks.
Hartelijk dank voor uw feedback over uw ervaring met ons team; we zijn blij dat u er goede herinneringen aan heeft overgehouden. Tot ziens bij nieuwe avonturen.🌺
The excursion was perfect! We were in a group of 12 and each group of 6 took turns diving to go see the whales! We were accompanied by Kevin and Mahai who were experts at finding the whales and letting us see them while being respectful of the animals :) We saw 3 whales, the mother, the teenager, and a baby, and the latter even came to say hello to us! These were truly magical moments and I thank the organization which was really top-notch! Mahai does not hesitate to stay out at sea longer to make sure that we can see the whales!
Mauruuru Roa pour ton retour sr ton excursion avec notre équipe, cela est un réel plaisir que tu gardes un souvenir impérissable de ce moment🌺
Whale excursion carried out with Kevin and Captain Mahai. Two brilliant guides who will do everything so that you can meet the stars of the oceans, they are serious and very funny, we had an excellent half-day thanks to them! Thank you, we recommend without hesitation
Merci pour ta recommandation et excellent retour sur ton expérience parmi nous🌺
We were lucky enough to go whale watching with Captain Mahai and Kevin. After a bit of searching on the water, we were welcomed underwater by a very curious male and his female. No need to even get close; they came to say hello all on their own. An incredible and unforgettable experience!
Merci pour ce retour sur ton tour avec notre équipe, ravi que tu gardes un bon souvenir de ce moment🌺
A magical experience! The weather conditions were not the most favorable, but the guides' knowledge and respect for the whales on this excursion helped make this childhood dream come true. We spent nearly 45 minutes in the water, and saw three whales and a calf. A big thank you to this generous team :)
Ravis que vous ayez pu passer un beau moment malgré la météo qui n'était pas idéal 🌞. Merci pour ce commentaire 🥰.
My wife and I participated in the whale watching excursion a few days ago. It was a breathtaking, indescribable experience, to be tried absolutely as soon as possible. Michele (in-water guide) and Mahai (boat captain) were perfect guides. Highly recommended
Grazie per il vostro commento 🥰 e per le 5 stelle ⭐️. Siamo felici che abbiate trascorso dei bei momenti.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half day whale tour 4h00 | 4 hours | 4.6 (213) | $181 | |
 Humpback whale tours off Moorea (2 OPTIONS) | 4 hours | 4.9 (331) | $177 | View |
 Swimming with Whales in Moorea | 3h 30min | 4.6 (280) | $286 | View |
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 WHALE TOUR - Watching and Swimming with Whales | 4 hours | 4.7 (78) | $309 | View |
 Swim in Moorea with Humpback Whales and More | 4 hours | 4.8 (76) | $389 | View |
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