Moorea Whale Watching Tours: The 15 Trips That Deliver

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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Swim with humpback whales

3.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

4.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

5.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

6.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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Half Day Small Group Whale Watching

7.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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Whale watching and snorkelling in Moorea

8.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

9.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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WHALE TOUR – Watching and Swimming with Whales

10.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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Sacred Experience Swimming with a Whale in Moorea

11.Sacred Experience Swimming with a Whale in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $157

Swim with humpback whales in Moorea on a small, respectful boat tour with a certified guide, snacks, drinks, and up to four hours at sea.

“This experience was amazing!!! 10/10 recommend. Cannot wait to see the footage! They were so knowledgable on whale behavior and that helped in our attempt to swim with them! Do this!!!”

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Swim in Moorea with Humpback Whales and More

12.Swim in Moorea with Humpback Whales and More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $412

Swim near Moorea’s humpback whales, dolphins, and sharks on a small-group tour with a biologist, gear, drinks, and hotel pickup.

“Incredible experience with Robert and Mareva. Mareva is very experienced and we had an exceptional show, it was a dream for us. Thanks to them, I highly recommend.Auto-translated”

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Half-Day Humpback Whales Encounter in Moorea

13.Half-Day Humpback Whales Encounter in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $236

Review of Moorea’s 4-hour humpback whale encounter, with swimming, safety rules, group size, price, meeting point, and booking advice.

“Perhaps you’re a little apprehensive about swimming in open water with whales? I know I was, but once you see these magnificent creatures up close your fears will disappear and be replaced with awe and inspiration. You should be a good Read more”

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Whale watching 6 people half day

14.Whale watching 6 people half day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $273

Review of Moorea’s small-group whale tour, with humpback encounters, respectful guides, snorkeling advice, price details, and booking tips.

“This trip was a five star experience! Our hosts were lovely and worked very diligently to ensure we had a lovely day. We saw whales, including one that slapped his tail on the water for about a minute straight. We also saw a mother and her aRead more”

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Shared Whale Expedition

15.Shared Whale Expedition

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $242

Swim with humpback whales off Moorea in a small six-person group, with expert guides, snorkeling gear, snacks, and weather flexibility.

“This was a once in a lifetime experience. Marie is an unbelieveable guide. There is a lot of swimming required and the paid off is worth every fin kick. What a great experience.”

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