Polynesia · WHALE WATCHING TOURS IN MOOREA

15 Whale Watching Tours in Moorea to Build a Day Around

27 tours  ·  from $152

The 15 best whale watching tours in Moorea you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Swimming with Whales in Moorea (Half Day tour) - The life-jacket rule and why a wetsuit helps
Half-Day, Moorea Tours, Swimming with Whales, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whale Watching, Whale Watching Tours in Moorea

Swimming with Whales in Moorea (Half Day tour)

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!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Whale Tour - Observe and swim with whales - The whale encounter: thrilling, controlled, and demanding
Moorea Tours, Swimming with Whales, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whale Watching, Whale Watching Tours in Moorea

Whale Tour – Observe and swim with whales

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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Swim with humpback whales - The 8:30 a.m. start in Maharepa
Moorea Tours, Swimming with Whales, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching, Whale Watching Tours in Moorea

Swim with humpback whales

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”

Check availability →Read our full review

Humpback whale watching and marine life in Moorea - Reading the water with O’Neil, Doris, Mata, and Chewy
Moorea Tours, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching, Whale Watching Tours in Moorea

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 on Moorea’s ocean with Pacifik Attitude guides such as O’Neil, Doris, Mata, and Chewy. Search for humpback whales, listen for underwater songs, and, when conditions and wildlife behavior allow, enter the water for a close look. The tour runs during French Polynesia’s whale season, from July 20 to November 20.

“Unfortunately we didn't have a good whale watching experience. This tour was supposedly operated by Pacifik Attitude per Viator but instead Moorea Moana Tours showed up. There was a large group of us who got divided into 2 groups anRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

Half day whale tour 4h00 - Searching for whales with Kevin and Mahai
Half-Day, Moorea Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whale Watching, Whale Watching Tours in Moorea

Half day whale tour 4h00

5.Half day whale tour 4h00

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

Spend four hours off Moorea searching for humpback whales with guides such as Kevin and captain Mahai. You may swim near whales and calves when conditions allow, then visit the lagoon for rays, reef sharks, turtles, and fish. The boat carries up to 12 people, but only six may enter the water at once.

“Great experience! Absolutely worth it! Nice people. Everything was very well organized. Will do it again! Thank you!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Private tour observing and swimming with humpback whales in Moorea - Starting in Maharepa and heading onto the water
Moorea Tours, Private, Swimming with Whales, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whale Watching, Whale Watching Tours in Moorea

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 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!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Half Day Small Group Whale Watching - Heading out for the four-hour whale search
Half-Day, Moorea Tours, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching, Whale Watching Tours in Moorea

Half Day Small Group Whale Watching

7.Half Day Small Group Whale Watching

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

Join Moorea Sea Experience for a four-hour whale-watching trip limited to six people. From August to November, you may see humpback whales from Antarctica and, when conditions allow, enter the water under crew guidance. Guides such as Mana and Johnny are praised for clear instructions, patience, and care for both people and wildlife.

“I unfortunately don’t have any photo evidence, but this tour was an incredible experience! Our guide Mana was extremely knowledgeable, and him and our captain were welcoming, patient, hospitable and fun. This tour is not for the fRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

Whale watching and snorkelling in Moorea - What happens during the whale search
Moorea Tours, Snorkeling, Snorkeling Tours in Moorea, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching, Whale Watching Tours in Moorea

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 for about four hours of whale watching and possible ocean snorkelling. Ivy, Christophe, and the Lagoon Vibes team guide small groups of up to six, supplying snorkel gear, wetsuits, and drinks. Ocean launches require strong swimming skills, comfort with fins, and the ability to climb a boat ladder.

“You have to know how to swim well, with fins and snorkel. We're diving in the open sea. Christophe, the driver, and Ivy, the guide, form an excellent team! I recommend!!Auto-translated”

Check availability →Read our full review

Whale watching in Moorea - What the 8:30 a.m. departure looks like
Moorea Tours, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching, Whale Watching Tours in Moorea

Whale watching in Moorea

9.Whale watching in Moorea

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

From Moorea, join a small boat tour limited to 12 people for humpback whale watching from July 20 to November 20. If conditions allow, strong swimmers may enter the water with guides and snorkeling gear. The trip also visits the lagoon for turtles, rays, blacktip sharks, and possible dolphins.

“Good coaching. Organize in two groups of people the launch. It should therefore be noted that the two groups will not see the same thing. But guides do their utmost to satisfy their customers.Auto-translated”

Check availability →Read our full review

Moorea 4H Shared Boat Tour Whale Swimming and Snorkeling - A four-hour route from Moorea’s hotels to the open sea
Boat Tours in Moorea, Cruises & Boat Tours, Moorea Tours, Snorkeling, Snorkeling Tours in Moorea, Swimming with Whales, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whale Watching, Whale Watching Tours in Moorea

Moorea 4H Shared Boat Tour Whale Swimming and Snorkeling

10.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…”

Check availability →Read our full review

WHALE TOUR - Watching and Swimming with Whales - Searching the open water for humpbacks
Moorea Tours, Swimming with Whales, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whale Watching, Whale Watching Tours in Moorea

WHALE TOUR – Watching and Swimming with Whales

11.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!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Sacred Experience Swimming with a Whale in Moorea - Watching for the first blow
Moorea Tours, Swimming with Whales, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching, Whale Watching Tours in Moorea

Sacred Experience Swimming with a Whale in Moorea

12.Sacred Experience Swimming with a Whale in Moorea

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

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”

Check availability →Read our full review

Swim in Moorea with Humpback Whales and More - What the four-hour trip is really like
Moorea Tours, Swimming with Whales, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching, Whale Watching Tours in Moorea

Swim in Moorea with Humpback Whales and More

13.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”

Check availability →Read our full review

Half-Day Humpback Whales Encounter in Moorea - The four-hour search along Moorea’s coast
Half-Day, Moorea Tours, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching, Whale Watching Tours in Moorea

Half-Day Humpback Whales Encounter in Moorea

14.Half-Day Humpback Whales Encounter in Moorea

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

Meet the Tama Tours Moorea crew at Coco Beach Restaurant for a four-hour search along Moorea’s coast. Captain Tamatoa and certified guides explain safe whale approaches, then decide if swimming conditions are suitable. You can watch from the boat or enter the water, with no more than six people swimming at once under 2025 regulations.

“Wonderful experience. Very friendly and professional crew. We felt safe and comfortable throughout the whole cruise. Highly recommended service! We were very lucky to see a baby humpback from very close distance multiple times. Surpassed our expectations by far 😁”

Check availability →Read our full review

Whale watching 6 people half day - Searching for humpback whales off Moorea
Half-Day, Moorea Tours, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching, Whale Watching Tours in Moorea

Whale watching 6 people half day

15.Whale watching 6 people half day

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

Set out from Moorea Marina with Mori Ora for a three to four-hour search for humpback whales and other marine life. A naturalist guide such as Doris or Jay explains whale behavior, safety, and gentle water approaches. Swimming is possible when conditions allow, but you can also watch from the boat.

“Eight of us (including the two crew members) took off early in the morning in a larger zodiac type boat whale watching. The sea was rough with high waves but the boat was very stable and made good time to reach where the whales were. Read more”

Check availability →Read our full review

New in Whale Watching Tours in Moorea

★ 5.0Watch and Swim with Humpback Whales in MooreaFrom $2673 reviews
★ 5.0Private tour whale watching and snorkeling in Moorea5 reviews
★ 5.0Private boat tour to swim with whales and sharks4 reviews
★ 4.5Private Tour Whale Watching Half Day Tour7 reviews
★ 5.04 Hour Private Humpback Whales Encounter in Moorea6 reviews
★ 5.0Whale Watching Shared Half DayFrom $2703 reviews

Keep browsing

Lagoon Tours94Snorkeling95Cruises & Boat Tours115Whale Watching434WD Island Safaris34Island Tours26
Scroll to Top

Explore French Polynesia

Pick a lagoon, a reef or a mountain road.

In the lagoon

Lagoon DaysSnorkel TripsSharks & RaysMotu PicnicsCoral Gardens

Under the surface

DivingHelmet WalksSea ScootersTurtlesWhale Swims

On the island

4WD SafarisQuads & ATVsIsland LoopsWaterfallsMarae & Fiafia

Under sail

Boat DaysSunset SailsSailing TripsOutriggersGame Fishing