Private Sailing Excursion to Watch Whales
Overview
Embark on an engaged and animal-friendly tour with an experienced crew who will analyze the behavior of animals and make gentle approaches.
A private tour that can be adapted to your wishes to guarantee you an authentic and unforgettable experience.
It is possible to encounter other species of marine mammals than humpback whales such as globicles, long-billed dolphins, narrow-billed dolphins, sperm whales, flying fish, hunting seabirds.
Swimming with wildlife is never guaranteed, but the passionate crew will do everything they can to make your experience incredible.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Bottled water
- No transfer planned
Meeting Location
BP 1173 Opunohu Moorea
Moorea-Maiao 98729, French Polynesia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Embark on an authentic and unique experience of encountering marine mammals and especially humpback whales. Our experienced and passionate crew will take you on an adventure and share with you their passion for the ocean and its people. If conditions permit, we will be able to launch and gently approach these majestic creatures.
We may encounter several situations: individuals alone or in groups, with or without calves, at rest, a singing male, love parades, males trying to seduce a female, etc. Let nature surprise us and offer us its wonders.
Our naturalist guide will share with you his knowledge about cetaceans and their behavior and answer all your questions.
A private excursion, committed and respectful of animals and nature.
Good ease in the water and swimming with fins is recommended. Non-swimmers will be able to observe the animals of the boat with the captain.
Duration between 3 and 4 hours depending on weather conditions and animals.
An unforgettable moment for all lovers of nature and its inhabitants.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Good ease in the ocean with fins mask snorkel
- Good physical condition especially swimming with fins in ocean
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions
(9)Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
A: As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Private Sailing Excursion to Watch Whales. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat. Read more Dec 2022
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Questions?
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Activity code: C-386647P6
Reviews
Average 3.75 out of 5 stars based on 4 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
Additional Info
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Private Sailing Excursion to Watch Whales. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-10).
- Snacks.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Bottled water.
- No transfer planned.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Sailing Excursion to Watch Whales is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Good ease in the ocean with fins mask snorkel
- Good physical condition especially swimming with fins in ocean
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Sailing Excursion to Watch Whales will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Bottled water
- No transfer planned
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Good ease in the ocean with fins mask snorkel
- Good physical condition especially swimming with fins in ocean
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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