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10 Best Whale Watching & Swimming Tours In 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.

10 Best Whale Watching & Swimming Tours In French Polynesia

Whale Tour – Observe and swim with whales

Whale Tour - Observe and swim with whales - Your 4-hour schedule: whale search first, then lagoon snorkeling

1.Whale Tour – Observe and swim with whales

Most Popular 5.0

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!”

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Swim with humpback whales

Swim with humpback whales - Getting on the Water: 8:30 Start, Pickup, and the Small-Group Reality

3.Swim with humpback whales

5.0

Swim with humpback whales in Moorea, then meet rays and blacktip sharks. Small-group boat trip with gear and pickup.

“Yesterday I did a humpback whale tour with corallina tours and it was EXCEPTIONAL. I have had this on my bucket list for many many years and this did not disappoint. The team, Francesca and Tamahere were very knowledgeable, friendly, and made me feel incredibly safe while in the open water. I honestly could n”

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Humpback whale watching and marine life in Moorea

Humpback whale watching and marine life in Moorea - How Pacifik Attitude finds whales in the first place

Half day whale tour 4h00

Half day whale tour 4h00 - Price and value: why about $191.91 can make sense

5.Half day whale tour 4h00

4.5

4-hour Moorea humpback whale snorkeling tour with small groups, provided gear, and a real chance to swim when conditions allow.

“Extremely misleading. The law is 6 people in the water per time and we had 11 people in our boat and had to do two groups one group at a time of course. It was just as expensive as all the other groups that don’t oversell your boat. Take your money elsewhere to some company…”

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Private tour observing and swimming with humpback whales in Moorea

Private tour observing and swimming with humpback whales in Moorea - Moorea from the water: lagoon, open sea, and the bays stop

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

5.0

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!”

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Respectful whale excursion to Tahiti in 4h30

Respectful whale excursion to Tahiti in 4h30 - Where you start: Papeete Marina timing and how to plan your day

7.Respectful whale excursion to Tahiti in 4h30

4.5

Respectful humpback and dolphin boat trip from Papeete with small-group snorkeling and gear, plus a shot at swimming if conditions allow.

“Outstanding, knowledgeable guide - he was able to predict when the whales would surface, then the six of us left our boat 300ft away and swam fast to get close. Fantastic experience. (He actually assisted our swimming by pulling us on a rope attached to a buoy - so strong!). The whale was underneath us…”

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Half Day Small Group Whale Watching

Half Day Small Group Whale Watching - The max-6 boat setup: what it really changes on the water

9.Half Day Small Group Whale Watching

5.0

Small-group Moorea whale watching with a max-6 boat, humpback sightings, snorkeling gear, and drinks plus fruit, in about 4 hours.

“Best tour and guide (Mana). Fantastic fantastic fantastic. I’d recommend in a heartbeat! This operation has its stuff together - small boat (6passengers) with 2 experienced and knowledgeable crew. However would recommend being in fairly good shape and being a good swimmer. Also take your motion sicknes”

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