Overview
Enjoy an exclusive private tour, limited to a maximum of 6 passengers, and experience an unforgettable encounter with humpback whales, these majestic marine creatures !
Don't hesitate—come aboard our POTI MARARA, an iconic fishing boat with a traditional Tahitian design, for an authentic Polynesian experience.
We are committed to offering you an intimate and high-quality experience, in a small group of no more than 6 passengers. This relaxed and friendly atmosphere allows our crew, who are attentive to your safety, to provide top-quality service. It also encourages more respectful, calmer, and less intrusive interactions with the humpback whales.
Thanks to the passionate sharing of your guides, you’ll discover how humpback whales interact with their environment, the reasons behind their migration to our waters, and the ongoing efforts to protect them.
Welcome aboard for this adventure !
What's Included
- Snacks
- Private transportation
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- All Fees and Taxes
Meeting and Pickup
We are based at the Stade de Arue, Tahiti, but we also offer pickup at two different hotels. We will be waiting for you at the boarding dock.Please arrive 20 minutes before departure to avoid any delays.Thank you.
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Arue, French Polynesia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Enjoy an exclusive private tour, limited to a maximum of 6 passengers!
To offer you a truly unique experience, we've designed a tour that stands apart from the usual offerings.
Our private, small-group tour creates an intimate and relaxed atmosphere, allowing the crew to provide high-quality service—both on board and in the water. This approach encourages more respectful interactions and a deeper connection with these majestic marine mammals, all while ensuring your safety.
Each year, we are fortunate to welcome humpback whales into our waters.
After a long migration from Antarctica, they come to Tahiti—this peaceful haven—to breed, give birth, and rest.
We are privileged to offer you the chance to witness these unforgettable and breathtaking moments.
A light snack, fresh local fruits, and drinks (water and fruit juice) will be served during the tour.
Snorkeling equipment (fins, mask, snorkel) will also be available if needed.
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
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Half day Whales watching PRIVATE group. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-10).
- Snacks.
- Private transportation.
- Use of Snorkelling equipment.
- All Fees and Taxes.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Half day Whales watching PRIVATE group is as follows:
- 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
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Half day Whales watching PRIVATE group will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Snacks
- Private transportation
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- All Fees and Taxes
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
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
