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Private Whale Watching Charters in French Polynesia: The 9 Trips That Deliver

9 tours  ·  from $449 a head

The season here is short and the good boats fill first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Private tour observing and swimming with humpback whales in Moorea - Moorea’s bays, lagoon, and open sea
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Private tour observing and swimming with humpback whales in Moorea

Private Whale Watching Adventure in Mo'orea - Choosing between swimming and staying aboard
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Private Whale Watching Adventure in Mo’orea

2.Private Whale Watching Adventure in Mo’orea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews

Review of Mo'orea's private six-hour whale tour, with practical advice on swimming, guides, weather, price, fitness, and booking.

“This had to be one of the most amazing experiences of my life. When the whales swam towards us I had tears in my eyes. Teoni is the best guide you can find, knowledgeable, patient, experienced with a good eye almost spotting whales Read more”

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Private Half Day Whale Watching Tour - Starting at Coco Beach Restaurant Parking
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Private Half Day Whale Watching Tour

3.Private Half Day Whale Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews

Review of Moorea’s private half-day whale tour, with small groups, expert guides, snorkeling gear, refreshments, price, timing, and booking advice.

“This excursion was one of our highlights on our vacation. We were able to see the whales, sharks and stingrays. Louis and Teddy were exceptional. They were so accommodating to our needs and always stayed in great communication. This is definitely one for the books.”

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Half Day Private Whale Watching in Moorea - What happens during the whale search
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Half Day Private Whale Watching in Moorea

4.Half Day Private Whale Watching in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

Review of Moorea’s private whale-watching tour, with ethical encounters, snorkeling, flexible service, pricing, logistics, and booking advice.

“The experience of private whale watching with Marie and Julien was wonderful; and they are very nice people to spend the afternoon with! They came to pick us up at the hotel, their boat is very nice and modern, they are well informed and Read more”

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Private Tour Whale Watching Half Day Tour - What the private format adds
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Private Tour Whale Watching Half Day Tour

5.Private Tour Whale Watching Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews

Review of Moorea’s private whale-watching tour, with honest advice on wildlife, swimming, boat comfort, price, timing, and who should book.

“Getting on and off the sailboat was trash in itself. Driver hit another boat with the dingy on our way to the sailboat. Got to the sailboat which looks like it's been through 3 hurricanes. There is absolutely nothing luxurious about this boat. No pRead more”

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4 Hour Private Humpback Whales Encounter in Moorea - The safety briefing sets the tone
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4 Hour Private Humpback Whales Encounter in Moorea

6.4 Hour Private Humpback Whales Encounter in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

Review of Moorea’s private 4-hour humpback whale tour, with swimming options, ethical wildlife practices, pricing, logistics, and booking advice.

“TAMA tours is amazing. They did a fantastic job of welcoming us with a positive experience. They shared so much knowledge on whales with us as well as their culture. They were friendly hardworking and committed to ensuring we had Read more”

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Private tour whale watching and snorkeling in Moorea - When a whale swim is allowed
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Private tour whale watching and snorkeling in Moorea

7.Private tour whale watching and snorkeling in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Review of Moorea’s private whale watching and snorkeling tour, with safety, pricing, swimming rules, itinerary, and booking advice.

“Christophe and Ivy provided an unforgettable experience. They were very respectful, knowledgeable and followed all safety procedures. We were able to swim with a mother, calf and escort whale. Truly awe inspiring!”

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Private Tour: Bora Bora Whale Watching & Swimming Experience - What six sightings can look like
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Private Tour: Bora Bora Whale Watching & Swimming Experience

8.Private Tour: Bora Bora Whale Watching & Swimming Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $448Best value

Review of Bora Bora’s private whale watching tour, with boat details, swimming option, price, transfers, guide service, and booking advice.

“We had six sightings of whales. Tried to swim to a mama and baby, but then two males came along and spooked mama away. Our guide, Malaki, is so nice and a super great personality. He felt like our brother at the end of our excursion. My sister and I loved the entire adventure🌸”

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Private boat tour to swim with whales and sharks - Leaving the meeting point and finding the whales
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Private boat tour to swim with whales and sharks

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