Moorea Humpback Whale and Marine Life Tour

About This Experience

Pacifik Attitude runs this three-hour humpback whale and marine life trip on Moorea. It holds a 4.9 rating from 208 reviews and starts at $347 per person, the second-highest per-person price among the Moorea whale tours on this site, with transport included.

The listing does not publish a fixed meeting point; transport is part of the price, and reviewers describe the pickup as easy. A captain and a guide take the boat outside the reef to search for humpbacks during the legal season, 20 July to 20 November.

When the whales' behavior and the sea state allow it, the guide takes the group swimming, keeping 15 m from the whales under the local rules. Reviewers describe guides who explain whale behavior before getting in, and mention swims with curious whales and a lone juvenile, along with sightings of spinner dolphins, melon-headed whales, sharks and stingrays. The operator frames the half day around the whole marine environment, so expect time with other wildlife as well as the humpbacks. Swims and sightings are never guaranteed.

Children are allowed on board from age 5, and the listing asks for at least a moderate level of fitness. One reviewing couple traveled with a non-swimmer who was well looked after, so a pair where only one person swims can book together. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health, or for pregnant travelers.

Snorkeling gear and snacks are included, and the listing also names breakfast and lunch among the inclusions; ask the operator what is served on your departure. Viator offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.

Highlights

• Whale search combined with other marine life, from spinner dolphins to sharks and stingrays
• Reviewers report long swims with curious whales, including a lone juvenile
• Children welcome on board from age 5
• Non-swimmers can come along and watch from the boat
• Guides explain whale behavior before each swim, according to reviewers
• Rated 4.9 from 208 reviews

What's Included

• ✓ Three-hour boat trip with a captain and guide
• ✓ Transport (listed as private transportation)
• ✓ Use of snorkeling equipment
• ✓ Snacks
• ✓ Breakfast and lunch, as listed by the operator

Not Included

• Wetsuit (not listed among the inclusions)
• Towels (not listed among the inclusions)

What to Bring

• Swimwear
• A towel
• Reef-safe mineral sunscreen
• Your own mask, if you have one that fits well
• Seasickness tablets, taken before you board
• A waterproof camera

Good to Know & Caveats

• Whale tours run only in French Polynesia's legal season, 20 July to 20 November, between 07:30 and 17:30.
• Whale sightings and swims are never guaranteed; the guide decides on each swim based on whale behavior and sea state.
• Children are allowed on board from 5 years old.
• The listing asks for at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
• Moorea operators require swimmers to wear a life jacket unless they wear a wetsuit; ask the crew what they provide.
• No fixed meeting point is published; transport is included, so confirm the pickup details with the operator after booking.

Meeting Point

No fixed meeting point is published; transport is included, so confirm your pickup place and time with Pacifik Attitude after booking.