Tahiti whale watching swims with whales

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

It's 7:30 in the morning, the lagoon still grey with sleep. You get on board and count: one, two... six. That's it. No group stepping on it, no waiting. Just you, and a Guide who knows these waters like a loved face.

Under the hull, you dip a hydrophone — and silence becomes a song. Serious, ancient: a male, invisible, under your feet.

Farther away, a mother, who came from Antarctica to give birth in these warm waters. She's not here for you, she's here for her little one. And perhaps that's what's most upsetting: to be a discreet witness to a moment we let you share.

If conditions permit, you slide into the water. A few meters away, a huge shape moves, slow, unreal. Fifteen meters. Twenty tons. One eye looking at you, one second. You're not breathing.

You'll never tell it quite right then. You'll have to say, "I was there." Six. No more.

The season lasts a few months. The seats, a few minutes.

What's Included

Kit PMT (Palms, Mask, Snorkel + vest), bath towels
Bottled water
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea
Transport from your accommodation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

When you enter the Marina Taina de Punaauia, go around the Caretaker Cabin and head towards the dry harbour (boats up), at the end, turn right and go to the back parking lot. The boat is waiting for you at the dock, right next door

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

There are moments that you can't forget. Each year, between July and November, humpback whales migrate from Antarctica to the warm waters of Polynesia, where they breed and educate their young. Live this meeting in a very small group: maximum 6 people (against 12 elsewhere), without waiting. A professional hydrophone lets you hear whale songs live underwater — a powerful sound that cuts through the body. Marine mammal observation activity in the wild: there is no guarantee, and launching is neither mandatory nor systematic. Conditions permitting, she offers a special moment with these majestic creatures, guided by our Certified Guide. Children under 12 years of age and adults not swimming: observation only. On board: high-end boat, equipment provided, fresh juice, drinks, snacks and local fruits, friendly atmosphere. The silence of the ocean, a breath away, then maybe that suspended moment when you slide into the water a few meters from one of the largest mammals on the planet. Whale Experience: 4h, 6 people max, observation + hydrophone. Limited places, short season.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by ELOA - Tahiti Ocean Tour

Tags

Whale Watching
Ports of Call Tours
On the Water
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Involves Animals
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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