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.
“It was the PERFECT weather for the day but sadly no whales :(”
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”
Moorea whale watching with Pacifik Attitude: respectful humpback spotting, possible swims, and marine life sightings on a 3-hour trip.
“Guides were super informative and helpful. They explained many things about the whales and were very respectful with our interactions with the wildlife.”
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…”
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.
“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…”
Swim with humpback whales in Moorea during a 4-hour small-group boat trip with safety briefing, snorkeling time, and lagoon wildlife.
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”
5-hour Tahiti humpback whale watching with a small boat crew. Snorkel, dolphins, and a respectful whale swim if conditions allow.
