Humpback Whale Tour: Polynesian Migration & Breeding

Swim with humpback whales in Polynesia. Witness their migration, breeding, and birthing in their natural habitat. Experience the magic of these majestic mammals.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Moorea - During sea excursions, participants will have the opportunity to observe humpback whales, as well as various species of dolphins and sharks offshore. Our guide ensures that animals are only released when weather conditions and animal behavior are deemed favorable. Regulations require swimming long distances to approach animals discreetly….
What's Included
  • Dry compartment
  • Flotation device (lifejacket suitable for snorkeling)
  • Bottled water
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
What's Not Included
  • Towels, sunscreen
  • 3 mm neoprene wetsuit
Additional Information

Each year, from July to early November, numerous marine mammals, such as humpback whales, journey to the Pacific Ocean, particularly to French Polynesia. This location is among the few places worldwide where these magnificent creatures can be observed in their natural habitat. It presents a remarkable chance to witness them. During this adventure,…

Location
Enjoy Boat Tours Moorea
We are located in the parking lot of Coco Beach restaurant, on the north coast of the island. The tour starts at 8:00 in the morning and at 13:00 in the afternoon. Please arrive 10 minutes before the Check-out of your tour to avoid any delays in our schedule.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Inspire09537776212
Nov 15, 2025
A must-do! - A truly magnificent tour! Breathtaking to swim with these beautiful giants. Very capable captain and tour guide. Support the tour guide by buying the photography package, you won't regret it!
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V1788kwbrianh
Nov 12, 2025
Amazing experience and amazing crew - Enjoy Boat Tours Moorea is a great outfit. They have a great knowledge of the whales, the island, the ocean, and anything else you need to know. We found the whales quickly and we were able to swim with them. I highly recommend them!
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Cristi_n
Nov 11, 2025
Magical whale snorkel - This was an excellent experience. They picked us up right on time and it didn’t take long to get out to the whales. Our guide was terrific! And the whales safety comes first.
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David_m
Nov 11, 2025
There she blows! - What an awesome day so beautiful just being on the water! It was the end of the season but we were able to see a whale and her big baby. We got in the water a couple of times which was thrilling. However, mom wanted to keep her baby safe! Our guide and captain were incredible!! A highly recommended adventure!
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Maryann_t
Nov 9, 2025
Amazing Whale Swim - This was the most magical and breathtaking adventure in my lifetime. We swam with a mother and her baby whale. It was so majestic, I have never seen such beauty. We didn't expect to see a whale and both groups swam with them. Stunning! I bought the video and still can't believe the beauty watching it after returning home. Thank you for a once in a lifetime adventure.
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A4735orrobm
Nov 7, 2025
Humpback Whales on Display - Chasing whales is like herding cats. That said, it was a great excursion. We saw two whales in the water directly below our group. The crew were great, safety was a priority, and worth the money.
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Jameska2753of
Nov 5, 2025
Amazing Experience with Excellent Guide! Be sure to take dramamine ahead of time - First and foremost, folks should know that swimming with whales involves taking a small boat on the open ocean, so be sure to take all precautions to prevent seasickness. Even those of us who don't usually get seasick were feeling a bit ill by the end of the trip. This has nothing to do with the tour company itself, but it's just something for those interested to be aware of. Now onto the review of the experi Regarding the experience with the company itself, we had an excellent experience with an expert guide. The guide had our safety and comfort top of mind throughout the tour. For example, he made sure that we knew how to stay safe if we saw a shark. The guide coordinates with various other boats to maximize our chances of swimming with whales. I would also recommend booking multiple tours to maximize your chances of swimming with whales. He also takes many professional-quality photos and videos of the experience for sale at the end of the tour (approximately $100).
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Kwest321
Nov 3, 2025
BUCKET LIST adventure? CHECK! - This was a bucket list adventure for sure! For over a decade, we have watched other travel vloggers swim with humpbacks and at long last, we booked this excursion and it did NOT disappoint. Joaquin was an amazing guide and shared great information about the whales even before we set eyes on them. I would come back to Moorea JUST to do this excursion again.
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Canice_r
Nov 12, 2025
Mid-November disappointment - Whale watching season runs through August to the middle of October anything after that diminishes the chance to see whales in the area drastically… this is what we were told by our guide. There’s a very very very very very small chance to see the whales mid November. Although our guide was great and there’s never a guarantee to find/see the whales we would have appreciated knowing the likelihood of seeing whales at that time of the year are greatly diminished. This was probably the most expensive excursion we’ve ever taken at over 800$. The tour ended up cancelling the full day with lunch tour and changed it to a half day tour with no lunch and only refunding $136.00? We did get to see some dolphins, turtles, stingrays and sharks. The guide even retrieved my husband’s sunglasses, which was amazing. We only went into the water twice, once in the deep blue and once in the shallow. All we did was boat around the island.
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Songsong
Oct 30, 2025
Average - It’s ok. We choose this one since it’s a bit more pricey, guess it could have better service. But upon comparison with other guests’ experience provided by cheaper agencies, everything is exactly the same. Nothing special on this one, truly.
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From $179
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).