FRENCH POLYNESIA
The best of the islands.
The 10 most popular whale watching & swimming tours across French Polynesia. What each day on the water is actually like, who runs it, and what you'll pay.
Swim with humpback whales in Moorea’s small-group in-water setup, then snorkel a calm lagoon with stingrays and reef sharks.
“This tour was great. The tour guides were well attentive to everyone and were always there for you if you needed anything. They worked hard to find whales and other life to view and enjoy while keeping a safe distance and safety in mind for everyone. Just a great day!”
Small-group humpback whale watching in Bora Bora with a directional hydrophone, a respectful swim rule-set, and a 3.5-hour ocean outing.
“Really amazing experience with the whale, never thought it could be such a nice feeling to be so close to the whales . Thank you Simon”
Swim with humpback whales in Moorea, then meet rays and blacktip sharks. Small-group boat trip with gear and pickup.
“We booked this amazing trip through Viator while staying at Sofitel in Moorea. It is an absolute must do! They pick you up from your resort in a cool open air jeep and bring you (with beautiful island views along the way) to their hub. From there you get on a boat with about 8…”
Moorea whale watching with Pacifik Attitude: respectful humpback spotting, possible swims, and marine life sightings on a 3-hour trip.
“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.”
4-hour Moorea humpback whale snorkeling tour with small groups, provided gear, and a real chance to swim when conditions allow.
“I would highly recommend any of this company's tours. We did both the jetski tour and the boat tour to see the whales. The jetski tour was so fun and the whale tour was unreal. All of the staff here are the best. The guides are the perfect balRead more”
Private humpback whale tour in Moorea: small-group boat ride, snorkel gear included, and a chance to swim with whales in season.
“Lolo and Lingee were awesome! Finding whales is hard, getting in position with moving whales is even harder! But we did it! We got to be with a mother and calf and words can’t describe how magical it was to be there with them! Unbelievable!”
Respectful humpback and dolphin boat trip from Papeete with small-group snorkeling and gear, plus a shot at swimming if conditions allow.
“We went of this tour in the morning on a Wednesday. There were 6 couples on the boat and 2 crew. We met our captain adjacent to our cruise ship dock and headed off to search for whales. As a long time skipper of our own cruising yacht in Australia, I was very surprised that…”
Swim with humpback whales in Moorea during a 4-hour small-group boat trip with safety briefing, snorkeling time, and lagoon wildlife.
“Everything's perfect”
Small-group Moorea whale watching with a max-6 boat, humpback sightings, snorkeling gear, and drinks plus fruit, in about 4 hours.
“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!”
5-hour Tahiti humpback whale watching with a small boat crew. Snorkel, dolphins, and a respectful whale swim if conditions allow.
“A superb afternoon out on the boat, seeing some absolutely amazing sights - the 3 humpback whales breaching right out of the water was incredible. Would highly recommend!”
