Moorea Whale Watching Guides: Season, Swims, Prices

Plan a Moorea whale tour: which boat to book, the best time to see humpbacks, how a whale swim works, what it costs, and Tahiti or Moorea.

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Book the Moorea Half-Day Small-Group Whale Watching (6 Guests)

A four-hour whale trip from Cook's Bay with Moorea Sea Experience, capped at six guests, for fit swimmers who want a small boat and a chance to swim with humpbacks.

Humpback whale resting just below the surface in deep blue water, pectoral fin extended

Moorea Half-Day Small-Group Whale Watching (6 Guests)

  • 5.0/5 (113 reviews)
  • 4 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Operated by Moorea Sea Experience

Includes Half-day boat trip on the open ocean with a guide and captain · Use of snorkeling equipment · Snacks

From $254 per person Check Viator Availability

You'll choose your date and complete the booking on Viator. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

What is the best time to see whales in Moorea?

Moorea's whale season month by month: the July 20 to November 20 tour window, when whale numbers peak, what May and December offer, and the weather at sea.

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Which Moorea whale watching tour is right for you?

The 15 Moorea whale tours on this site compared by price, rating, swim or watch, group size and departure point, with a pick for each kind of traveler.

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How much does it cost to swim with whales in Moorea?

Moorea whale swim prices from $179 to $393 per person, private boats per group with the per-head math, Tahiti prices, the ferry, and what changes the price.

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How do you swim with whales in Moorea?

How a Moorea whale swim works step by step, the rules since December 2024 (15 m, 100 m boats, 7 in the water), how safe and ethical it is, and what to bring.

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Is whale watching better in Tahiti or Moorea?

Tahiti and Moorea share the same whales, channel and rules. Compare boats, prices and ferry logistics, and pick by where you are staying.

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