The 4 Whale Watching Tours in Tahiti That Earn Their Price

1.Respectful whale excursion to Tahiti in 4h30

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

Set out from Papeete Marina for a four-and-a-half-hour search for humpback whales and spinner dolphins. A small boat carries up to 12 people, with guides such as Moana, Israel, Remy, and Bernardo sharing their knowledge of local sea life. If conditions and whale behavior allow, you may enter the water, then snorkel among tropical fish before enjoying fruit and drinks.

“This was the highlight of my trip. It was the end of the season, so we didn't expect to see much. However, we got to swim with a mom and her calf. It was a truly magical experience.”

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2.Tahiti island: Whale watching Experience

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

Join a maximum of 12 people for a five-hour Tahiti whale-watching trip led in English, French, or Portuguese. Guides such as Israel, Teva, and Moana help you look for humpback whales, dolphins, and other marine life. If conditions and whale behavior allow, you may enter the water. Fruit, drinks, and snorkeling gear are included.

“Amazing experience! The guides were really friendly and informative, swimming with the humpback whales was out of this world. Thank you!”

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3.Guided Small Group Whale Watching and Swim Tour Tahiti

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

Set out from Papeete at 8:00 a.m. with guide Teiki and an experienced captain for a four-and-a-half-hour search for humpback whales, July through November. You may snorkel with whales only when behavior and sea conditions allow. The trip also includes turtles, rays, coral gardens, wrecks, snacks, wetsuits, and a maximum of six passengers.

“We highly recommend this tour group for your humpback whale adventure. All gear is provided with detailed instruction on interacting with whales. Both the ship Captain and Dive instructor were excellent at locating whales and went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful experience. Overall a fantastic excursion that exceeded our expectations.”

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4.Whale watching on the preserved and quiet coast of Paea (Pk26)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $205Best value

From Paea’s PK27, you spend about four hours searching for humpback whales between Paea and Papara aboard the 28-foot Stenella. Guides explain whale biology, play male whale calls, and may allow a supervised water entry when conditions and whale behavior permit. Choose a shared boat for six or 12 swimmers, or book privately.

“Wow what an incredible experience! This is a must-do tour while in Tahiti. Our guide was amazing with making sure everyone was taken care of and with guiding us to where the whales were swimming. I’m still in awe of the experience .”

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