Guided Small Group Whale Watching and Swim Tour Tahiti
Overview
Why Choose Wild Explorer Tahiti?
*Exclusive Small Group Experience: Our tours are uniquely designed for small groups (6 guests max), guaranteeing an intimate, personalized, and truly immersive experience.
*Eco-Conscious Practices: Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in every aspect of the tour, adhering strictly to French Polynesian regulations, minimizing our environmental impact.
*Comfort and Relaxation: modern and comfortable boat, featuring sea leather cushions and shaded seating for ultimate relaxation.
*Respectful Wildlife Interaction: We prioritize ethical encounters, allowing whales to engage on their terms, ensuring a non-invasive and respectful experience.
What's Included
- Snacks local snacks, fruit juice
- Bottled water
- Rockford Fosgate music installation
- Wetsuits
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- 2m*2m50 SLED at the back of the boat for security and chilling
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
- Land pick up and drop off
Meeting Location
3 pontons taapuna
Puna'auia, French Polynesia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Join Wild Explorer Tahiti for a small-group whale-watching adventure along Tahiti’s coastline during humpback whale season (July–November).
With a maximum of six guests, our experienced, certified captain and guide will take you in search of humpback whales in their natural environment, following local regulations and respecting the animals’ behaviour.
Whale watching is the heart of this experience, with the possibility of snorkeling alongside whales when conditions allow. In-water encounters are never guaranteed and depend on sea conditions, whale behavior, safety considerations, and applicable regulations. Our guide will assess each situation carefully, prioritizing the well-being of both guests and whales.
Swimming with whales takes place in the open ocean and requires strong, confident swimmers with good snorkeling skills. requirements: Guests wishing to enter the water must be 15–65 years old, must be able to swim at least 100 meters independently, keep their face submerged, breathe comfortably through a snorkel and fin efficiently, sometimes in waves or currents.
Snorkeling equipment is provided.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Participants should be in good general health and have no mobility issues that would prevent safe boarding/disembarking the boat
- Participants must be confident swimmers and able to snorkel unassisted if they want to swim with the whales - guide and captain will decide if participants are strong enough swimmers to get in the water
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 passengers
- Do you guarantee an in-water whale swim? No. We only swim when sea conditions, visibility and whale behavior make it safe and respectful.
- Participants must also be able to enter and exit the water independently and have sufficient strength and mobility to get back onto the boat using our recovery sled.
- Minimum age for in-water whale swimming : 15
- How strong a swimmer do I need to be? For whale swims, you should be comfortable fin-swimming in open ocean at a brisk pace with your head underwater breathing through a snorkel for a minimum of 100 meters without any assistance. If you prefer, you can stay on the boat.
- How many guests are on board? Small group, max 6 guests.
- What’s included? Premium masks/snorkels/fins, wetsuits, towels, drinks and snacks.
- Maximum age for in-water whale swimming : 65
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Participants must be able to enter and exit the water independently and have sufficient strength and mobility to get back onto the boat using our recovery sled.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (15)
Q: Do you take pregnant customers snorkeling?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5552094P2
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