The 11 Best Whale Swims in Moorea & Tahiti

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

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

Spend about four hours off Moorea searching for humpback whales from July through late November. With a maximum of six people, guides such as Johnny, Joe, or Laura explain whale behavior and direct careful swims when conditions allow. Dolphins, stingrays, sharks, and turtles may also appear. Strong open-water swimming skills are required.

“We had an amazing day out with the whales. Our guides and captain were so knowledgeable and made sure to keep everyone safe and having a good time. We were lucky enough to get in the water three times today. Saw dolphins and whales. What an amazing experience. Thanks Moorea Expeditions!”

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2.Whale Tour – Observe and swim with whales

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

Spend about four hours on Moorea’s open water searching for humpback whales, dolphins, sharks, and rays. Guides such as Tamuti, Ike, Alfred, Amo, Joaquin, and Mankato may lead the trip, with no more than seven people in the water at once. Swimming is optional, but strong open-ocean skills are required.

“It’s weather dependent but a wonderful experience if the waves arent active! There is no better way to get close to the humpback whales.”

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3.Swim with humpback whales

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

Set out from Maharepa at 8:30 a.m. with Corallina Tours for a three-hour boat trip in Moorea’s waters. English and French-speaking guides, including Francesca, Tamahere, and Maui, help you search for humpbacks, enter the sea when conditions allow, and finish with rays, black-tip sharks, fruit, and a drink.

“We had an amazing time with the Coralina Team - so amazing that we booked another tour the next day. Swimming with a baby, mom and escort humpback whale was the highlight of our trip. The Coralina Team did a great job locating whalesRead more”

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

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

Join Mana Moorea Tours aboard the private Mana’hau for four hours around Moorea’s lagoon and open sea. With a maximum of eight people, a lifeguard guide, and a marine biologist, you may snorkel with rays, sharks, turtles, and seasonal humpback whales from July to November. Pickup is offered, and the route can follow your interests.

“Such a wonderful experience with our guide, Nicki, and her father! Knowledgeable and personable, they geared the trip to our needs and wants. We never felt rushed as we snorkeled with stingrays, sharks, and turtles. And you cannot beat the scenery!”

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5.Moorea 4H Shared Boat Tour Whale Swimming and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 52 reviews · 4 hours · from $259

Join captain Yannick and guide Clovis for a four-hour Moorea boat trip limited to six people. From August to November, you may swim near humpback whales, then visit stingrays, blacktip reef sharks, turtles, dolphins, and colorful fish. Boat transfers, snorkel gear, fruit, and a drink are included.

“We had the most amazing time with Yannick and Clevis(sp) today. We saw mother and calf humpback whale. We had several sightings underwater when they were diving deep and coming up breaching the surface with tail splashes and then diving back down. After the whales, we had an opportunity to swim with many black tip reef sharks and stingrays. After that, we did a drift in search of turtles. There was a strong currents so we only saw one. However we did see two when we were in the boat before we got there. The boat was clean and they provided mask, snorkel and fins as well as drinks. We…”

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6.WHALE TOUR – Watching and Swimming with Whales

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

From Moorea’s cruise quay, Temoana Tours takes you by small boat to look for humpback whales and, when conditions allow, enter the water with a guide. Nicolas, Henua, and other experienced crew members focus on safety and respectful whale encounters. The four-hour trip suits confident swimmers and may include several attempts before a close sighting.

“I highly recommend this company! The crew was incredibly dedicated, professional, and truly caring — both towards the guests and the animals. You could really feel their passion and deep respect for nature. Thanks to them, we saw whales up close in a safe and respectful way — an unforgettable experience!”

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7.Sacred Experience Swimming with a Whale in Moorea

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

Join Moorea Reo Tours from Marina Vai'are for a four-hour search for humpback whales, led by local guides including Averii and Anthony. Up to six people may enter the water, with four extra spaces for observers. Expect whale watching, possible dolphin sightings, a safety briefing, snorkeling gear, tropical fruit, drinks, and changing ocean conditions.

“I loved it!! Swimming with whales was something I never thought I'd do and the Moorea Reo crew did an amazing job to make it possible. Our guide had tons of experience and knew exactly when and how to move around to be able to see thRead more”

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8.Swim in Moorea with Humpback Whales and More

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

Join Robert and Mareva of Moorea Moana Tours for a four-hour wildlife trip around Moorea. From July 20 to November 20, you may observe and enter the water near humpback whales, with possible encounters with dolphins and pelagic sharks. Groups are limited to six, and wetsuits, snorkeling gear, drinks, fruit, and hotel pickup are included.

“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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9.Observe and Swim with Whales in Tahiti

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $169

Spend about three hours on a small boat from Te Moana Tahiti Resort with an instructor, captain, and up to nine other people. Search for humpback whales and calves, learn respectful swim rules, and snorkel with turtles, sharks, and other sea life when conditions allow. Johannes is one of the guides named in guest feedback.

“Great crew rough seas so couldn’t swim but they got us respectfully close to several whales. Lots of activity and cool whale behavior!”

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10.Private boat tour to swim with whales and sharks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Set out from Moorea with captain Stephane and guide Louis to search for humpback whales. If the sea is calm and the whales behave suitably, your private group of up to four may enter the water under close guidance. The four-hour trip returns to its starting point.

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11.Watch and Swim with Humpback Whales in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $267

Meet humpback whales off Moorea on a four-hour boat trip from Coco Beach. Koaboattour keeps groups to four people plus a guide, supplies snorkeling gear, drinks, ponchos, and life jackets, and follows strict wildlife rules. Swimming is possible when conditions and whale behavior allow, but sightings and water entry are never guaranteed.

“Wow, what an experience!!!!! To snorkel with whales was the ultimate activity we have ever done. The staff was great and spotted the whales so we could have this memory. I’d highly recommend this company . They even videotape the experience for us, and sent it to us for no extra charge .”

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