French Polynesia Whale Watching: The 15 Best Trips

Swimming with Whales in Moorea (Half Day tour) - July through November is the key season

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 264 reviews · from $305Our pick

Review of Moorea’s half-day whale swim, with season tips, swimming requirements, price value, safety rules, and what to expect on the boat.

“We had an amazing day out with the whales. Our guides and captain were so knowledgeable and made sure to keep everyone safe and having a good time. We were lucky enough to get in the water three times today. Saw dolphins and whales. What an amazing experience. Thanks Moorea Expeditions!”

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Whale Tour – Observe and swim with whales

2.Whale Tour – Observe and swim with whales

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 257 reviews · from $270Top rated

Review of Moorea’s whale-swimming tour, with practical advice on price, safety, swimming ability, guides, logistics, and what to expect.

“Swimming with the whales was amazing. Captain and crew were very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Definitely a bucket item crossed off.”

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Whale Watching Tours in Bora Bora

3.Whale Watching Tours in Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 250 reviews · from $305

Review of Tohora Bora Bora whale watching, with open-ocean conditions, swimming rules, pricing, guides, wildlife odds, and practical booking advice.

“Expérience impressionnante, même si on ne peut commander à la nature, la récompense a été la. L’équipe a su être patiente et nous en a mis plein les yeux”

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Swim with humpback whales

4.Swim with humpback whales

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · from $264

Swim with humpback whales in Moorea, then meet rays and black-tip sharks on a small-group ocean tour with bilingual guides.

“amazing tour!! Once you’re out there you will see a lot of whales but they moving very fast and it’s hard to do snorkel. If everything went well and you have the chance of snorkeling with the whales in the water you will remember for life!!”

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Humpback whale watching and marine life in Moorea

5.Humpback whale watching and marine life in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · from $327

See humpback whales, dolphins, turtles, rays, and reef sharks on a respectful three-hour Moorea ocean tour with Pacifik Attitude.

“I am still in awe... what an amazing experience. Our guide and captain were great and knowledgeable. The boat was only for 8 pax which is perfect. We got lucky enough to be the only boat on the 2 sites where we stopped. At the first stop we heard a singing male and you could literally feel the sound, it was crazy. He was deep so we could barely see him. Then we saw a mom and her baby sleeping and it was the most incredible event. Visibility was good. The baby whale was curious and playful. The mom was huge, probably about 15m. After they were done sleeping, they…”

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Half day whale tour 4h00

6.Half day whale tour 4h00

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 181 reviews · from $191

Moorea whale tour review with swimming, lagoon snorkeling, guides, costs, safety tips, group limits, and honest advice before booking.

“Great experience! Absolutely worth it! Nice people. Everything was very well organized. Will do it again! Thank you!”

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Private tour observing and swimming with humpback whales in Moorea

7.Private tour observing and swimming with humpback whales in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · from $1,640

Review of Moorea’s private whale-swimming tour, with rays, sharks, turtles, expert guides, small groups, pricing, and practical tips.

“Pick up was on time, the boat was exactly as pictured and our guides were so knowledgeable and accommodating. Would definitely recommend.”

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Respectful whale excursion to Tahiti in 4h30

8.Respectful whale excursion to Tahiti in 4h30

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · from $222

Review of Tahiti’s respectful 4.5-hour whale excursion, with small groups, dolphin sightings, snorkeling, local fruit, and practical booking advice.

“It was super relaxed search for the whales. Israel and Moana are masters and they are super respectful with a mother nature. We were lucky enough to see a mom with a baby humpback and a few dolphins having a good time jumping around. Thank youuu.”

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Half Day Small Group Whale Watching

9.Half Day Small Group Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $267

Review of Moorea’s four-hour whale-watching trip, with six-person boats, expert guides, snorkeling gear, seasonal tips, and honest value advice.

“Our guide ◇Mana was incredible and his compassion for the whales and care in human interaction was great to see. His patience with me as a relative snorkeling novice was a gift. This was one of the most memorable experiences of this and many other trips! Thank you!”

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Tahiti island: Whale watching Experience

10.Tahiti island: Whale watching Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 79 reviews · 5 hours · from $227

Tahiti whale watching review with a five-hour boat trip, expert guides, possible swims, small groups, refreshments, and practical booking tips.

“We swam with 5 whales at close range. It was incredible. Our guides did an awesome job getting us into position for the experience of a lifetime.”

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Whale watching and snorkelling in Moorea

11.Whale watching and snorkelling in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $230

Review of Moorea whale watching and snorkelling with Lagoon Vibes, including guides, group size, swimming demands, wildlife, price, and booking tips.

“If you are a strong swimmer and don't get seasick (or have motion sickness remedies ready), this is definitely worth it. Seeing the humpback whales up close was an unforgettable experience even if we had to go through the rough waves”

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Whale watching in Moorea

12.Whale watching in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $194

Review of Moorea whale watching, with humpback encounters, lagoon snorkeling, costs, swimming requirements, timing, and booking advice.

“To do absolutely!! Even if we didn’t get into the water to see the whales (lots of swell for us), we could see them jump! And the other stops on top, swim with turtles, sharks and rays. We were able to stroke the lines too. Thanks to fred and the whole team for making our dreams come true. You are on top of the top!!!Auto-translated”

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Guided Small Group Whale Watching and Swim Tour Tahiti

13.Guided Small Group Whale Watching and Swim Tour Tahiti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $238

Review of Tahiti’s small-group whale watching tour, with ethical encounters, lagoon snorkeling, practical tips, pricing, and what to expect.

“Swimming with humpback whales has been my dream my entire life, and it finally happened!! It was even better than I imagined. This was one of the best experiences of my life! I cannot recommend this enough!”

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Moorea 4H Shared Boat Tour Whale Swimming and Snorkeling

14.Moorea 4H Shared Boat Tour Whale Swimming and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 52 reviews · 4 hours · from $259

Review of Moorea’s four-hour whale swim and snorkeling tour, with small groups, tropical fruit, rays, sharks, turtles, and practical tips.

“Hands down the BEST in all of Moorea, maybe even the best whale swimming in the whole world. Our guide was so friendly and very knowledgeable, he knew exactly where the whales would swim to the surface. We got within a couple of metres of the whales - once in a lifetime opportunity! Definitely recommend them and definitely would do again.”

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WHALE TOUR – Watching and Swimming with Whales

15.WHALE TOUR – Watching and Swimming with Whales

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $327

Swim beside humpback whales in Moorea with a small expert-led boat tour. Learn what the $327.95 price includes and who should book.

“Wow! This is truly an incredible experience. We saw a mother and baby; they got so close to us! You definitely need to be a decent swimmer. Our guide, Nicolas, and boat driver, Henua, were knowledgable, skilled, and accommodating. They Read more”

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