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Humpback whales come to these waters to calve, and the season is fixed rather than approximate: 20 July to 20 November. Outside those four months there are no whale trips at all, however much the rest of the catalogue stays the same. French Polynesia regulates the encounters tightly, which is why a tour here looks less spectacular on paper than one elsewhere and is worth more in practice.
Find your tourTop rated · Season 2026
Ranked by the number of verified reviews, not by what anyone paid us. More than half of the most-booked trips start on Moorea, a 30 to 50 minute ferry ride from Papeete.
17 tours available · Sorted by number of verified reviews. Prices from GetYourGuide as of our last update. The current price and availability are shown on GetYourGuide before booking.
⏱ 3h 30m · 4.5 (183)
Embark on a shared boat tour of Moorea with a local guide. Swim with humpback whales and, if time allows, with stingrays, blacktip sharks, turtles, and more.
from €220 per person
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⏱ 3.5 hours · 4.6 (161)
Observe and swim with whales on a fascinating boat trip in Moorea.
from €250 per person
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⏱ 5 hours · 4.6 (148)
Experience the thrill of encountering humpback whales in the wild on a 5-hour whale watching tour in Tahiti. Learn about whale behavior and migration patterns from your guide.
from €100.80 per person
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⏱ 4 hours · 3.8 (98)
From July 20th to November 20th (by environmental law).\n\nObservation of marine mammals with the possibility of entering the water in the greatest respect for the animals.
from €193 per person
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⏱ 4 hours · 4.1 (30)
Enjoy a rare encounter with humpback whales in Tahiti, in an ultra-intimate group of up to 6 people. Observation, getting into the water & hydrophone for a truly immersive exper…
from €135 per person
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⏱ 4 hours · 4.7 (30)
Join us for an unforgettable encounter with the humpback whales in Moorea. Choose between 2 options: swim or observe these majestic creatures while ensuring safety and respect.
from €162.82 per person
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⏱ 3 hours · 4.3 (16)
Go and watch humpback whales off the coast of Tahiti and enjoy a unique experience combining emotion, discovery and respect for animals
from €135.68 per person
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⏱ 4 hours · 4.7 (13)
Join a small-group whale watching tour and search for humpback whales, learn about their behavior, and possibly snorkel with them when conditions allow
from €196 per person
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⏱ 4 hours · 5.0 (13)
Look for humpback whales off the coast of Tahiti on a small-group trip. Enjoy the company of a captain and a certified live guide, with respect for marine wildlife.
from €190.95 per person
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⏱ 6 hours · 4.9 (7)
Look out for humpback whales in the waters of Tahiti. Observe them in their natural environment and enjoy a unique, respectful and emotionally rich experience.
from €2,220.90 per group up to 5
Check availability → ⏱ 3 hours · 3.7 (4)
Observe humpback whales in a group of 6 people and listen to their songs through our on-board hydrophone, for an immersive and respectful experience
from €208.05 per person
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⏱ 3.5 hours · 4.6 (3)
Join our whale watching tour to observe humpback whales, possibly dolphins and any other wildlife around Moorea.\n\nThis is a non-swimming activity with the whales. We only obse…
from €125 per person
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⏱ 4 hours · 5.0 (1)
Discover humpback whales at the Presqu'île de Tahiti and marvel at this lush and wild setting, untouched by mass tourism, on this small-group day trip.
from €185 per person
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⏱ 5 hours · 5.0 (1)
Observe majestic humpback whales in their natural habitat on a guided boat tour. Enjoy the chance to swim alongside these gentle giants if conditions allow.
from €1,063.20 per group up to 6
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⏱ 8 hours 0
Experience Tahiti’s marine wonders on a private boat. Swim in vibrant lagoons, spot whales in season, and enjoy a sunset sandbank stop.
from €1,309 per group up to 8
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⏱ 4.5 hours 0
Enjoy an unforgettable encounter with humpback whales in their natural environment. Aboard an 11-passenger boat, you can choose to swim with them or admire them comfortably from…
from €209.82 per person
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⏱ 4 hours 0
Departing from Paea (Tahiti), away from the tourist area, our small team will take you on a unique experience to discover the animals of the open sea, by private or shared boat…
from €1,081 per group up to 12
Check availability →The trips on this page differ most in group size and in where they start. Shared boats around Moorea run roughly three and a half to four hours, while on Tahiti itself the departures from Papeete Marina, Marina Taina or Paea take about three to five hours. A few listings cap the group at six people.
Price follows group size. Shared seats start at €132 per person, whereas private boats are quoted per group: from €560 for two people on Tahiti, and a higher group price for four on Moorea. The private full-day trip lasts eight hours and mixes whales with lagoon stops, so it suits families or friends who want a day on the water rather than a short outing.
Several tours include entering the water with the whales, others concentrate on watching from the boat, and some add a hydrophone so you can hear the songs. If you tend to get seasick, lean towards the shorter trips and prepare before boarding.
When you book, read the description for swimming, group limit, meeting point and drinks, and check the cancellation terms. Some small-group trips have only a handful of reviews, so judge them by what they spell out rather than by the star rating. Ask the operator which departure time they prefer.
Before you book: The official rules: approved operators keep 100 metres between boat and animal, private boats 300 metres, and no boat may exceed 3 knots within a 300-metre radius. Boats must run parallel to the whales and must not encircle them. Operators need authorisation from the environment department — worth checking before you book.
Before you book
Moorea trips are shared boats of three and a half to four hours. Tahiti departures are mostly smaller groups from Papeete, Marina Taina or Paea. If you are already staying on Tahiti, you save the ferry; if you are on Moorea, book there.
No. Several listings combine watching with swimming, but others describe observation from the boat, and swimming is offered as possible if conditions allow. Read each description before booking and, if you would rather stay dry, ask the operator whether the trip still works for you.
It pays off when you are four or more and want to set the pace. Private trips are priced per group, from €560 for two people, with a higher group price for four on Moorea, and the full-day option lasts eight hours. For couples or solo travellers, a small shared group is usually the cheaper route.
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