Whale watching in Moorea
Overview
come and watch the humpback whales we also call the giants of the oceans, these cetaceans can reach up to 16m long.
You can discover the tenderness of a mother and a baby calf, a jumping show or love parades.
Humpback whales breed and give birth in the warm waters of Polynesia every year.
You can also observe other species such as dolphins, globicles, turtles, sharks.
A visit not to be missed
What's Included
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
Meeting and Pickup
Pick-up/ drop off is free of charge. However pick-up needs to be reserved 48h in advance.We pick up customers between the ferry dock (Vaiare) and Te Fare Mihi (north coast).For members of cruise ships, please specify the ship you will be traveling with.
Pk 3.3
98728 Temae, Moorea-Maiao, French Polynesia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Available only from 20 July to 20 November
Humpback Whale Watching (3 hours duration)
Come and observe these marine mammals that come every year to rest and give birth in the warm waters of Polynesia.
You will have the chance to approach cetaceans while respecting the rules of approach in order to observe them without disturbing them.
After this meeting we will make you discover the wonderful Moorea lagoon with its incredible richness or very often we meet dolphins in the lagoon or in the passes.
We can stop to see the turtles in their natural environment and make a snorkling stop to swim with the pastenague rays and blacktip sharks.
LAUNCHING:
To swim with whales, it is required to know how to swim well with snorkling equipment, mask, fins and snorkel. Approach rules require us to swim about 150m round trip.
NOTES:
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee a meeting with a whale during your visit.
It is a wild animal in its natural environment in the open sea.
She decides to come to us, not the other way around.
Departure at 8:30 am
Back at 11:30
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Zero tolerance on alcohol and substances. If we suspect that substances are used prior to the tour you will be denied of the activity, without a reimbursement.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Whale watching in Moorea?
A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-21389P5
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- 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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Use of Snorkelling equipment.
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 Whale watching in Moorea is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Whale watching in Moorea 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
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Zero tolerance on alcohol and substances. If we suspect that substances are used prior to the tour you will be denied of the activity, without a reimbursement.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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