Whale watching and snorkelling in Tahiti

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From€100
4 hrs
Everybody welcome
From 6 years-old and up

Experience a waking dream with a team of passionate whale-watchers during this whale-watching trip in Tahiti, in an area still unspoilt by tourism!

January 2026
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Between late July and mid-November, a visit to Tahiti to see the magnificent humpback whales is an experience not to be missed. Mobydick Diving offers you the chance to come on board with them and see these incredible cetaceans between Paea and Mataiea, in a little-frequented area where you can approach them without pressure and with the utmost respect. Accompanied by the guides of this small, human-sized company, approved by the DIREN (Direction de l'Environnement) since 2021, you'll be in safe hands to enjoy the experience. The guides have over 10 years' experience and are looking forward to sharing their passion for cetaceans with you!

During the search for whales, you can enjoy the comfort of Mobydick Diving's boat, "Stenella". This boat has been fitted with an awning to protect you from the sun and rain, and is also equipped with a listening system (hydrophone) so you can hear the male whales singing - a unique experience! When you find the whales, it's the start of an observation phase to admire them from the boat and judge whether a launch is possible: this will depend not only on the whales' behaviour, but also on the sea conditions and your swimming skills.

During your Tahitian whale watching excursion, your marine life specialist guide will tell you lots of anecdotes about the life of these cetaceans and their songs. The guide will be at your side at every launch to ensure that your snorkelling experience with the whales is a safe one. The approach will be passive, so that the cetaceans can choose to come and meet you, and perhaps experience a unique moment of contact with them!

As well as whale watching, this boat trip in Tahiti will allow you to enjoy the island's charm from the sea, its landscapes and the other animals you may encounter, including dolphins, birds and turtles.

There are 3 options for this excursion:

  • Boat for 6 swimmers max (+ observers): If you want to take full advantage of the small group launches.
  • Boat for up to 12 swimmers (+ observers): For tighter budgets, this option is available. Rotations will be offered if more than 6 passengers wish to take to the water in order to comply with regulations.
  • Private boat from 1 to 12 maximum: This is the best option if you want to stay with friends or family and make this a special outing with no constraints.

Book this boat trip to meet the whales of Tahiti and experience a real immersion in the unspoilt nature of Polynesia!

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Robin B., United States — 08/09/2025
5/5
We were so lucky the day we went out to have the opportunity to swim with a very curious junior humpback whale! He stayed with us for about 20-25 minutes and it was incredible. We were also the only boat with the whale at the time. I think it's important to emphasize (1) being comfortable snorkeling fast for quite a distance in open ocean is key to getting to the whales to enjoy your time with them; and (2) the type of contact we had this day is not the norm but, perhaps, the exception. We had an opportunity on two other occasions (with two other outfitters) to swim with whales and both times we ended up in the water but didn't get close to the whales, and we had friends who did a whale swim with yet another outfitter and didn't end up in the water although they saw whales from the boat. Any opportunity to see whales swimming in the open water is a unique opportunity and well worth it.
Renae M., Australia — 13/09/2024
5/5
Just incredible! Exceeded all my expectations. Our group was able to hang out with two juvenile whales for the day. There were no other tour groups around until we were ready to leave. It was such a special day. Our captain and guide were so lovely to us and so respectful of the whales and the environment. We felt so comfortable and taken care of. Thank you so much!
John K., New Zealand — 23/08/2023
5/5
This is a great whale tour, it's on a quieter part of the coast so there's less boats around, we had it to ourselves, and managed to have a lovely swim with a mother and calf. highly recommended.
Jan K., Czechia — 26/07/2025
3/5
We found a whale and could get into water. However, since the number of people that can be in the water simultaneously is limited, the time that each of us spent snorkeling in the water was actually quite short, maybe 20 minutes together. Out of that, you see the whale clearly for maybe 20 seconds, the rest of the time it is just a distant shadow.
Michael L., United States — 10/11/2024
5/5
Very well done

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