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15 Whale Watching in Moorea for a Week in the Islands

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Boats leave early and the weather has opinions, so the order you book in matters. These 15 whale watching in Moorea come with the price, the duration and the one detail that settles it.

Swimming with Whales in Moorea (Half Day tour) - Finding whales between July and late November
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Swimming with Whales in Moorea (Half Day tour)

1.Swimming with Whales in Moorea (Half Day tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 264 reviews · from $305Our pick

Join Moorea Expedition for a four-hour ocean trip limited to six swimmers per boat under 2025 rules. From July through late November, the crew searches for humpback whales, with possible encounters with dolphins, stingrays, sharks, and turtles. Strong open-water swimming and snorkeling skills are required. Guides including Johnny, Joe, and Laura have led memorable outings.

“This was an amazing experience from pick up to drop off. Taxi was on time at resort and super pleasant. Johnny and his captain were tremendous, safety was a priority for the whales and participants. He explained everything wonderfully and offered in both French and English. We were able to make two entries into the water the first with a mom and two calves and the second the same, except from the boat you could see there were two pods meeting up. The captain and Johnny navigating to the second entry point was amazing to watch — how they understood the ocean, whales and movements. We didn’t focus on taking…”

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Whale Tour - Observe and swim with whales - Entering the water near humpback whales
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Whale Tour – Observe and swim with whales

2.Whale Tour – Observe and swim with whales

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 257 reviews · from $270Top rated

Set out from Moorea with an experienced boat crew to look for humpback whales, dolphins, and sharks. If conditions and animal behavior allow, you may enter the water in groups of six guests plus a guide. The trip also includes lagoon snorkeling with stingrays and reef sharks. Pickup, gear, water, and a flotation device are included.

“Wow, what an incredible experience! Really surreal. With only a few days left in the season, there was a good chance we weren't going to see any whales but we got super lucky in seeing a mother and calf not once, but twice! The first time shRead more”

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Swim with humpback whales - What the whale swim feels like
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Swim with humpback whales

3.Swim with humpback whales

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · from $264

Set out from Moorea at 8:30 a.m. with Corallina Tours for a three-hour boat trip in search of humpback whales, then swim with rays and black-tip sharks in a lagoon. English and French-speaking guides, snorkeling gear, water, and round-trip transport are included. Expect open-ocean swimming and a maximum of 12 people.

“Although we saw whales, it's unfortunate that the whales were constantly moving, so we couldn't swim together with them.”

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Humpback whale watching and marine life in Moorea - Searching for whales with O’Neil, Chewy, Doris, and Mata
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Humpback whale watching and marine life in Moorea

4.Humpback whale watching and marine life in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · from $327

Spend about three hours off Moorea searching for humpback whales, dolphins, turtles, rays, sharks, and reef fish. Guides such as O’Neil, Chewy, Doris, and Mata explain the animals and set safe swimming rules. Whale swimming is possible from July 20 to November 20, but sightings and water entry depend on nature, weather, and whale behavior.

“Le guide sono state davvero brave, a timonare la barca con le onde, a trovare le Balene grazie al microfono marino e soprattutto abbiamo avuto la possibilità di nuotare con 2 balene!”

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Half day whale tour 4h00 - Ōpūnohu Bay provides the practical test
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Half day whale tour 4h00

5.Half day whale tour 4h00

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 181 reviews · from $191

Spend four hours searching Moorea’s humpback whales with guides such as Kevin and Mahai, then snorkel among reef sharks and rays when conditions allow. The boat carries up to 12 people, but only six may enter the water at once. Masks, fins, snorkels, and drinks are included. Strong swimming ability is important.

“My husband really liked swimming with the whales, an experience of a lifetime. However I decided to stay on the boat after we experienced the "test" swim. Which i was not planning on doing and it was disappointing. I did pay for the experience!! The swim out to reach the whales was a long, hard swim in the open sea. Which we were tested on to see if we could quickly swim the length of a football field in the bay before we went out to sea. I only have one hard swim in me and was sad to waste it on a "test". That is after our guide gave…”

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Private tour observing and swimming with humpback whales in Moorea - Swimming with whales: what you should expect
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Private tour observing and swimming with humpback whales in Moorea

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · from $1,640

Join Mana Moorea Tours for a four-hour private trip aboard the Mana'hau, limited to eight people. With guides such as Nicky, Fabien, Lolo, or Lingee, you may watch or swim with humpback whales from July to November, snorkel with rays, sharks, and turtles, visit Moorea’s bays, and try the towed underwater board.

“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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Half Day Small Group Whale Watching - Meeting the humpback whales from August to November
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Half Day Small Group Whale Watching

7.Half Day Small Group Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $267

From August to November, join captain Mana or another experienced guide from Moorea Sea Experience for a four-hour whale-watching trip limited to six people. Look for humpback whales from Antarctica, with possible in-water encounters conducted carefully and respectfully. Fruit, drinks, and snorkeling equipment are included.

“We got to swim with an entire family of whales (mama, calf, and dad), not once but twice! It was truly a life changing experience! The crew was super knowledgeable. Our guide was both caring in terms of watching out for folks who wereRead more”

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Whale watching and snorkelling in Moorea - Searching for whales along the coast
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Whale watching and snorkelling in Moorea

8.Whale watching and snorkelling in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $230

Set out from Moorea’s cruise quay with guide Ivy and captain Christoph to search for humpback whales along the coast. You may watch from the boat or enter the open ocean with fins and mask when sea conditions and whale behavior allow. The small group, supplied gear, drinks, and possible dolphin and turtle sightings add value.

“Ivy and Christof were a great team; Ivy had so much energy and shared loads of information about the whales and the island. We had a beautiful day on the water and spotted several whales from the boat, some breaching really close and swimming alongside us for a while which was pretty special. We jumped in to swim and from the water got a glimpse of a tale ahead but didn’t see any whales up close in the water - they were likely around but due to the swell the underwater visibility was not great. But it was still an incredibly special experience to be swimming out in open ocean…”

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Whale watching in Moorea - The 8:30 a.m. departure from Temae
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Whale watching in Moorea

9.Whale watching in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $194

Set out from Temae at 8:30 a.m. for a three-hour whale-watching trip with a maximum of 12 people. With licensed guides in the water, you may swim about 150 meters round trip near humpback whales before snorkeling Moorea Lagoon with turtles, rays, blacktip sharks, and possibly dolphins. Whale sightings and swims are never guaranteed.

“We had a great time on the boat! We were not apart of the resort where the pick up spot was (we were in an airbnb)! Next time i would make it clear you must be staying at the resort to be picked up there!”

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WHALE TOUR - Watching and Swimming with Whales - Mother and calf encounters are the great prize
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WHALE TOUR – Watching and Swimming with Whales

10.WHALE TOUR – Watching and Swimming with Whales

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $327

From Moorea’s cruise pier, Temoana Tours takes you out for about four hours to watch and possibly swim with humpback whales. Guides such as Henua, Nicolas, Nico, and Johan assess the sea and whale behavior before each launch. The boat is open-air, the activity is strenuous, and the advertised group size is six.

“Wonderful experience! It is a lot of waiting but absolutely worth it and one of the most amazing experiences we have had. The guide and captain were wonderful and very knowledgeable. We look forward to going again”

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Sacred Experience Swimming with a Whale in Moorea - Meeting at Marina Vai’are
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Sacred Experience Swimming with a Whale in Moorea

11.Sacred Experience Swimming with a Whale in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $157

Join Moorea Reo Tours at Marina Vai’are for a four-hour search for humpback whales. Captain Anthony and guide Averii lead a small boat trip with no more than six swimmers, plus four observers at a reduced rate. Expect a clear safety briefing, snorkeling gear, tropical fruit, drinks, and the chance to hear whale song or see dolphins.

“LOVEDDDDD watching the whales and swimming with them!! The captain and guide were so friendly and informative. Must be in good shape to keep up because it’s a lot of swimming!”

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Swim in Moorea with Humpback Whales and More - What four hours on the boat may look like
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Swim in Moorea with Humpback Whales and More

12.Swim in Moorea with Humpback Whales and More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $412

From July 20 to November 20, join Robert, Mareva, and a small boat crew off Moorea to look for humpback whales, dolphins, and pelagic sharks. A biologist decides if entering the water is safe and respectful. The four-hour trip includes hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, wetsuits, fruit, snacks, and drinks.

“Incredible experience with Robert and Mareva. Mareva is very experienced and we had an exceptional show, it was a dream for us. Thanks to them, I highly recommend.Auto-translated”

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Half-Day Humpback Whales Encounter in Moorea - The first briefing sets the tone
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Half-Day Humpback Whales Encounter in Moorea

13.Half-Day Humpback Whales Encounter in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $236

Join captain Tamatoa and a certified crew for a four-hour humpback whale trip from Coco Beach Restaurant in Moorea. After a safety briefing, you’ll search the coast for whales and may enter the water in groups of up to six. Swimming is optional, and the crew decides when conditions are safe and respectful.

“Perhaps you’re a little apprehensive about swimming in open water with whales? I know I was, but once you see these magnificent creatures up close your fears will disappear and be replaced with awe and inspiration. You should be a good Read more”

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Whale watching 6 people half day - Searching for humpback whales around Moorea
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Whale watching 6 people half day

14.Whale watching 6 people half day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $273

From Moorea Marina, Mori Ora takes up to six people into open water for a three to four-hour search for humpback whales. Guides such as Doris or Jay explain whale behavior, safety, and gentle water entry. You may see dolphins and seabirds, and, if conditions allow, swim near whales. Strong ocean skills are required.

“It was an absolutely wonderful experience. Doris was a great guide, full of knowledge & made sure we saw & swam w/whales. I stayed on the boat, my husband swam, but I was able to listen to them singing and observed them breaching , circling & diving. Highly recommend!!!”

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Shared Whale Expedition - Setting out aboard Inutai
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Shared Whale Expedition

15.Shared Whale Expedition

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $242

Join Marie and Julian aboard Inutai, a comfortable semi-rigid boat limited to six people. You will search Moorea’s waters for humpback whales, with a chance to enter the water when conditions and animal behavior allow. Snorkeling gear, drinks, snacks, and guidance are included. Dolphins, turtles, rays, and sharks may also appear.

“This experience was facilitated by UltraReef, who run shared and private tours. The maximum number of people on the shared tours is 6, where some of the other companies have 12 and you have to share the time searching or swimming wiRead more”

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