FRENCH POLYNESIA · WHALE WATCHING TOURS IN MOOREA

Swimming With Whales in Moorea: The 15 Best Mornings

24 tours  ·  from $152 a head

Between about July and November humpbacks calve in the lee of the island. These 15 compare the guiding, the number of swimmers on board and what a morning costs.

Swimming with Whales in Moorea (Half Day tour) - Swimming with whales requires real confidence
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Swimming with Whales in Moorea (Half Day tour)

1.Swimming with Whales in Moorea (Half Day tour)

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

From Moorea, you spend about four hours searching for humpback whales from July through late November, with possible encounters with dolphins, rays, sharks, and turtles. Guides such as Johnny, Joe, Grace, and Laura provide safety instructions and ocean insight. Strong open-water swimming and snorkeling skills are required, though you may watch from the boat.

“Guide and Captain were skilled and made our experience safe and amazing. You need to be comfortable in the water and confident using mask and snorkel. You have to swim fast and be aware of your surroundings”

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Humpback whale watching and marine life in Moorea - Choosing the right season and departure time
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Humpback whale watching and marine life in Moorea

2.Humpback whale watching and marine life in Moorea

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

Spend about three hours on Moorea’s ocean with Pacifik Attitude guides such as O’Neil, Doris, Mata, or Chewy. You’ll search for humpback whales, listen for whale song, and may enter the water when conditions and wildlife behavior allow. Spinner dolphins, turtles, stingrays, reef sharks, and colorful fish can also appear.

“The crew was excellent and very knowledgeable. They tried their best to put us in the best position possible to see the whales. Due to Mother Nature we weren’t able to swim with them, but that is not for their lack of not trying. If we came back I would book with them again.”

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Half day whale tour 4h00 - The swim is the real physical test
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Half day whale tour 4h00

3.Half day whale tour 4h00

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

Spend four hours searching Moorea’s waters for humpback whales with guides Kevin, Mahai, Michele, or Ari. You may swim near mothers and calves, then visit the lagoon for rays, reef sharks, turtles, and fish. The boat holds up to 12 people, but only six may enter the water at once. Good swimming ability is essential.

“A once in a lifetime experience! I would 1000% do this again. Kevin and Mahai were the best duo to captain our boat and take us swimming with the whales. My wife and I are not the greatest swimmers but his knowledge, experience, and leadership made us very comfortable. Kevin made sure we were all at team before getting in the water, we swam and looked out for each other. We got in the water, swam to 3 humpback whales and a few pilot whales and it was an incredible experience. It is the ocean so we encountered 2 whitetip sharks at the end. However we had signals and knowledge…”

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Private tour observing and swimming with humpback whales in Moorea - Setting out from Maharepa on the Mana’hau
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Private tour observing and swimming with humpback whales in Moorea

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

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

Spend about four hours aboard Mana Moorea Tours’ private Mana’hau boat, exploring Moorea’s bays, lagoon, and open sea. Guides including Nicky, Fabien, Lolo, and Lingee may tailor the outing around rays, sharks, turtles, dolphins, and seasonal humpback whales. Snorkeling gear and safety equipment are included, with pickup available.

“Such a wonderful experience with our guide, Nicki, and her father! Knowledgeable and personable, they geared the trip to our needs and wants. We never felt rushed as we snorkeled with stingrays, sharks, and turtles. And you cannot beat the scenery!”

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Half Day Small Group Whale Watching - Starting at Coco Beach in Moorea
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Half Day Small Group Whale Watching

5.Half Day Small Group Whale Watching

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

Join captain and guide Mana for a four-hour whale-watching trip from Coco Beach in Moorea. The boat carries no more than six customers, keeping the outing calm and giving you room to enter the water when conditions allow. Humpbacks are seen from August to November, with snorkeling gear, fruit, juice, water, and punch provided.

“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 - Watching humpbacks from the boat
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Whale watching and snorkelling in Moorea

6.Whale watching and snorkelling in Moorea

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

Spend about four hours off Moorea with Lagoon Vibes, watching humpback whales and, if sea conditions allow, swimming near them with an aquatic guide. Ivy and Christophe lead small groups of up to six, supply snorkel gear and wetsuits, and may also find dolphins, turtles, sharks, and rays.

“This was the best whale swimming tour I have done in Moorea. The team was prepared the boat comfortable and only4 people which is good for an intimate experience and no turns! We swam 3 times and also found dolphins and turtles!”

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Whale watching in Moorea - The whale encounter is active, not passive
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Whale watching in Moorea

7.Whale watching in Moorea

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

Leave Moorea at 8:30 a.m. for a three-hour whale-watching trip with Top Jet & Top Quad Moorea. From July 20 to November 20, you may swim near humpback whales under strict approach rules, then visit the lagoon for turtles, rays, blacktip sharks, and possible dolphins. The boat holds no more than 12 people, but strong swimming skills are required.

“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 - The water entry is the real test
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WHALE TOUR – Watching and Swimming with Whales

8.WHALE TOUR – Watching and Swimming with Whales

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

Join Temoana Tours in Moorea for about four hours on the open sea, watching and possibly swimming with humpback whales. Guides such as Henua and Nicolas search for favorable conditions, then place small groups in the water only when whale behavior allows. Expect a strenuous outing, changing sea conditions, and no guarantee of a close encounter.

“The experience was indescribable, I was left speechless after seeing the whales that close up. Henau and the captain were extremely friendly and helpful getting us around the water and in and out of the boat. If I could leave 100 stars I would. Best experience of my life.”

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Sacred Experience Swimming with a Whale in Moorea - Searching for humpback whales
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Sacred Experience Swimming with a Whale in Moorea

9.Sacred Experience Swimming with a Whale in Moorea

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

Join Moorea Reo Tours from Marina Vai’are for a four-hour search for humpback whales, led by local guides Averii and Anthony. Six people may enter the water, while up to four observers can ride along at a reduced rate. Expect whale watching, possible dolphin sightings, snorkeling gear, fruit, drinks, and a clear safety briefing.

“amazing, magical experience! moorea reo was the best - extremely knowledgeable and fun as well. we ended up moving our tour location to a different place in order to get better sea conditions and they very clearly communicated anRead more”

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Swim in Moorea with Humpback Whales and More - A four-hour search from Moorea Moana Tours
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Swim in Moorea with Humpback Whales and More

10.Swim in Moorea with Humpback Whales and More

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

From July 20 to November 20, join Moorea Moana Tours for a four-hour search for humpback whales, dolphins, and pelagic sharks. Guides Robert and Mareva lead small groups of up to six, with a biologist deciding when entering the water is safe and respectful. Snorkel gear, wetsuits, drinks, fruit, and hotel pickup are included.

“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 - The first briefing sets the tone
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Half-Day Humpback Whales Encounter in Moorea

11.Half-Day Humpback Whales Encounter in Moorea

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

Meet captain Tamatoa’s team at Coco Beach Restaurant for a four-hour search along Moorea’s coast. After a safety briefing, you may watch humpback whales from the boat or enter the water when conditions are suitable. The boat carries up to 12 people, with no more than 6 swimmers in the water at once.

“We booked this tour on my birthday and it did not disappoint. The crew was awesome and knew right where to put us in the ocean, so that the humpback whales would pass right by us. We saw the father, mother and calf swim right past us. Read more”

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Whale watching 6 people half day - From boat watching to a possible ocean encounter
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Whale watching 6 people half day

12.Whale watching 6 people half day

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

From Moorea Marina, a crew of up to six guests searches for humpback whales and other marine life for about four hours. Guides such as Doris, Jay, and Sebastian explain whale behavior, set clear water-safety rules, and make slow, respectful approaches when conditions allow. Swimming with fins, mask, and snorkel requires good ocean comfort.

“What a great day, we went on a search for humpback whales with Doris. She prepared us with facts about whales, safety briefing, and how we would enter and act in the water. Our first time we went in the water the whale left. Then we Read more”

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Shared Whale Expedition - Why six people changes the experience
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Shared Whale Expedition

13.Shared Whale Expedition

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

Join Ultra Reef from Moorea Marina for a four-hour whale search aboard Inutai, a comfortable semi-rigid boat limited to six people. Marie, Julian, and the crew share practical knowledge of humpback whales and marine life. If conditions permit, you may enter the water with the whales, plus see turtles, rays, sharks, or dolphins.

“Unforgettable Experience with Ultra Reef . 100% Recommended! We booked a whale swimming tour in Moorea with Ultra Reef and everything was absolutely perfect from start to finish. From the hotel pickup to the drop-off, the team was incredibly friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. They provided all the necessary snorkeling gear, including wetsuits, fins, and masks, making sure we were fully prepared and comfortable. The highlight, of course, was getting to swim right next to the whales – an absolutely mind-blowing experience that we’ll never forget. As if that wasn’t enough, we also got to swim in the reef with turtles and sharks, and they even captured the entire experience with…”

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Private Whale Watching Adventure in Mo'orea - What Teoni and Julien add to the day
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Private Whale Watching Adventure in Mo’orea

14.Private Whale Watching Adventure in Mo’orea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews

Meet at Plage de Tiahura at 8:00 am for a private six-hour search for humpback whales with guides Teoni and Julien. You’ll hear about whale behavior and French Polynesian waters, use provided snorkeling gear, and may swim with the whales if conditions, fitness, and local rules allow. Boat viewing is always an option.

“Our tour was AMAZING. Teoni communicated with us throughout the experience and was so friendly and fun. He and his captain were very knowledgeable and found the whales very easily. I would absolutely recommend Aimeho Tours for a private whale excursion.”

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Private Half Day Whale Watching Tour - Whale Watching With Respect for the Animals
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Private Half Day Whale Watching Tour

15.Private Half Day Whale Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews

Spend about four hours off Moorea with a captain and guide, looking for humpback whales from August to November. The private boat carries up to six people, with snorkeling gear, fruit, water, juice, and punch provided. Louis and Teddy are named members of the team praised for kind, flexible service.

“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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