The 7 Best Whale Watching in Tahiti

1.Respectful whale excursion to Tahiti in 4h30

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · from $222Our pick

Set out from Papeete Marina for a 4.5-hour search for humpback whales and spinner dolphins aboard a boat carrying up to 12 people. Guides such as Moana, Israel, Remy, or Bernardo may lead the trip, sharing local marine knowledge and managing any whale encounter with care. If conditions allow, you can swim near the whales before snorkeling in the lagoon with tropical fish.

“Outstanding, knowledgeable guide - he was able to predict when the whales would surface, then the six of us left our boat 300ft away and swam fast to get close. Fantastic experience. (He actually assisted our swimming by pulling us on a Read more”

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2.Tahiti island: Whale watching Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 79 reviews · 5 hours · from $227

Set out from Tahiti for a five-hour whale-watching trip with a maximum of 12 passengers. Guides such as Israel, Teva, and Moana help you spot humpback whales, dolphins, and other marine life. If sea conditions and whale behavior allow, you may enter the water. Drinks, fruit, and snorkeling equipment are included.

“A superb afternoon out on the boat, seeing some absolutely amazing sights - the 3 humpback whales breaching right out of the water was incredible. Would highly recommend!”

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3.Guided Small Group Whale Watching and Swim Tour Tahiti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $238Top rated

Join Teiki and captain Michael for a four-and-a-half-hour whale search from Papeete Marina, limited to six people. From July to November, you may watch humpbacks and, only when conditions and whale behavior allow, enter the water. Gear, wetsuits, towels, drinks, snacks, and lagoon stops are included.

“Swimming with humpback whales has been my dream my entire life, and it finally happened!! It was even better than I imagined. This was one of the best experiences of my life! I cannot recommend this enough!”

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

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

Join Ariki Tours for a four-hour Moorea boat trip with a maximum of six people. In season, Captain Yannick and water guide Clovis search for humpback whales and help you enter the sea safely. You may also swim with rays, blacktip sharks, turtles, and reef fish, with fruit and drinks served aboard.

“This was one of the most beautiful and breathtaking experiences I have ever had in my life. I was not expecting to get so close to the whales. 100000% recommend!”

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5.Whale watching on the preserved and quiet coast of Paea (Pk26)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $205

Set out from PK 27 in Paea aboard the 28-foot Stenella for about four hours of humpback whale watching between Paea and Papara. Your guide explains whale biology, plays male whale calls, and decides if water entry is safe. Choose a boat for six swimmers, 12 swimmers, or a private group.

“We came at the tail end of whale migration season-saw 4 humpback whales, two pods of dolphins, grey shark, and many flying fish! Our guides were very pleasant and knowledgeable of the marine life. The ocean was a little rough on the journey back to shore but Isabel navigated like a pro! Incredible experience.”

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6.4 Hours of Humpback Whale Watching in Tahiti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $127Best value

Join Tahiti Ocean Explorer in Puna’auia for about four hours at sea with naturalist guides such as Luo, Julien, Lulu, and Bastien. You’ll learn about humpback whales, listen for whale song through a hydrophone, and watch from the boat first. If conditions and whale behavior allow, experienced snorkelers may enter the water.

“Just wonderful. Julien and his captain were great. Good spots, great explanation … and magical face to face in the end !!”

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7.Half Day Whale Watching in a Small Shared Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $236

Meet at ’Ārue Stadium for a four-hour whale watch aboard the six-passenger POTI MARARA. Guides such as JB, Solenne, Nathan, and Vehiatua share the biology of Tahiti’s humpbacks, with chances to swim near whales, hear their songs, and snorkel with turtles. Snacks, fruit, drinks, and gear are included.

“Amazing trip with JB and Oneal! Thank to these two professional gentleman we got chance to saw whales at the last day in Tahiti. We decided to join pretty late at night, but the team help settle everything down and make it very easy to us. :) Don’t hesitate to join if you want to have a wonderful whale-watching tour!”

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