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Swim with humpback whales

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4.9/5
Product code: 65400P4
4.9 · 90 reviews
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About this activity

Every year between July and early November, humpback whales migrate through the warm Polynesian waters. They come here to breed or give birth. This is a unique opportunity we have to admire them. During this excursion we sometimes also happen to see spinner dolphins, pilot whales and pelagic sharks. French Polynesia is one of the few destinations in the world where it is still possible to swim with cetaceans and have the opportunity to observe them underwater. Join us and have the experience of your life! On our return to the lagoon, we will also stop to swim with stingrays and black tip sharks. This activity takes place on a shallow sandbank of the lagoon where you can stand as the water is only waist-chest high. It is accessible to all ages without any particular physical shape needed. You can also enjoy a break on the boat with a drink and fresh fruit.

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What is included

Bottled waterFood and drink
Face masks required for guides in public areasSafety face masks required for guides in public ar
Face masks required for travellers in public areasSafety face masks required for travelers in public
Gear/equipment sanitised between useSafety gear equipment sanitized between use
Guides required to regularly wash handsSafety guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staffSafety hand sanitizer available to travelers and s
Not recommended for pregnant travelersNo pregnant
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular healthNo heart problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuriesNo back problems
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areasSafety regularly sanitized high traffic areas
Restroom on boardTransportation amenities
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitisedSafety transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitnessPhysical medium
Use of Snorkelling equipmentUse of equipment

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Moorea

    3 hr - Cruise in the lagoon Observe and swim open ocean with humpback whale Meet and swim with rays and black tip sharks Round trip transportation included

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

All sales final
Weather cancellation available
May cancel if minimum travelers are not met

Refund rules

0% refundable until 0 days before departure

Reviews

5/5

Experience of a lifetime

Was skeptical at first. Our guide Maui took us right to the whales and I had an experience of a lifetime! Got within 1M of a humpback and it’s calf! (They swam to us). Driver and guide knew exactly what they were doing and we had an amazing adventure! Highly recommend them. Just would recommend clearer communication on meeting point with driver.

Reviewed by K6938UDdaniell - 2022-11-03
5/5

Best experience in Moorea

It was such a nice crew and they were so respectful to the humpbacks. We had a really good time me and my friends

Reviewed by josephiinee2022 - 2022-11-03
5/5

A MUST DO!!!!

This was a magnificent experience. Maui and his 'crew' were so experienced. We were the only boat that morning to get near the mother and calf. Thanks again guys! Couldn't recommend this highly enough

Reviewed by al13779 - 2022-10-31
5/5

Highly recommend! ...

Highly recommend! We came a bit late in the season, but we did get to see a mama and calf. Shoot for Aug/Sept if you want to increase your chances. Our guide and captain were fantastic and very respectful of the animals.

Reviewed by Lindsey_H - 2022-10-31
5/5

Wonderful Adventure

Pick up and drop off at the hotel was seamless. Great communication throughout the experience and we were able to swim and see a whale and her calf. At the end of the trip we swam with sting rays and sharks. Wonderful tour operators and make the experience really fun.

Reviewed by Ryan_M - 2022-10-31

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