Our crew will take care of your welcome and service on board. We provide safety gear and snorkelling gear. During the day trip, the team of professionals will provide you with engaging explanations about the species observed and their way of life. If the conditions are right, entering the water gives you the opportunity to share a special moment with these majestic creatures. This is an activity involving the observation of marine mammals in their natural environment. Sightings cannot be guaranteed, and entering the water is not mandatory and does not happen on every trip.
An observation period and rules for approaching the whales are defined by the regulations in French Polynesia.
Every year, humpback whales migrate from Antarctica to the warm waters of the South Pacific to breed, give birth and raise their calves.
From October onwards, the cetaceans gather before beginning their long migration back to Antarctica at the end of November. Taking part in a whale-watching excursion is an extraordinary and magical experience. Tours are accompanied by a professional crew, live guide and captain to ensure a safe and enriching experience. The average duration of a tour is 3 to 4 hours, which is the perfect amount of time to discover, share and observe these magnificent marine mammals.
PLEASE NOTE: Whale watching is permitted from 20 July–August to 20 November, subject to DIREN approval.
The maximum number of people allowed in the water is 6 swimmers + 1 guide.
Children under 12 and non-swimming adults/observers = no entering the water with the whales.