Humpback Whale Watching: Intimate Polynesian Boat Tour

Join our 4-hour Tahitian whale watching tour. Experience humpback whales up close in an intimate 6-passenger group. Enjoy snacks and hot tea onboard.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • ‘Ārue Stadium - Each year, the majestic humpback whales grace our waters with their presence. After their extensive journey from Antarctica, they find solace in Tahiti, a tranquil sanctuary where they breed, give birth, and rejuvenate.
    We are privileged to offer you the chance to witness these awe-inspiring moments and create unforgettable…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Guide
  • Captain
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience an unforgettable adventure meeting humpback whales, these magnificent marine creatures!
Don’t hesitate to embark on our POTI MARARA, an iconic fishing vessel with a traditional Tahitian design, for a genuine Polynesian experience.
What sets our tour apart is our dedication to offering an intimate small group setting, accommodating up to 6…

Location
'Ārue Stadium
A guide will be there to meet you in the parking lot before heading to the boat. Remember to arrive 30 minutes before the start of the activity. Thank you
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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700neylam
Oct 11, 2025
Small group whale trip - Great afternoon with Vehiatua and Andy. Small group on the boat so, well supervised approach not to disturb the whales and enjoy the show A truly professional guide and captain, incredible whale watching and a beautiful Mood! Thanks to them for that
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Miranda_w
Oct 9, 2025
Incredible experience!... - Incredible experience! You never know what you will see when you book these things. You hope to see whales but understand nature will do its thing regardless. We were blessed to not only see one whale, but to swim above it and feel its whale song vibrate through us. We also got to see another whale, a huge pod of dolphins, sea turtles, and a jellyfish. The guides were incredible and incredibly knowledgeable. They helped track the whale and ensured we had a positive experience. Would do this tour again.
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Shirleym2
Oct 6, 2025
Whale watching in Tahiti - Great day out on the water. Our Captain Andy and guide JB were fabulous. They were considerate to all the passengers and made sure everyone was looked after.
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Jens_h
Oct 5, 2025
The best thing I've ever experienced! - A singing whale appeared slowly before us and passed us majestically, like a gentle giant. An unforgettable moment full of awe and beauty – just magical! Absolutely great crew – warm, professional and with noticeable passion.
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Globalbanker
Oct 4, 2025
Whale of an adventure🐳 - Third outing in two years and each time the experience has been exceptional. JB and his team are professionals in every way and have an enthusiasm that is genuine… and contagious.
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Fabrice
Oct 4, 2025
Fabulous beautiful - Super Captain andy and Nathan the guide Very professional And very patient Two launches made with the song of whales
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Jennifer_d
Oct 4, 2025
Swimming With the Whales - It was a small group of only 6 and we had plenty of room on the boat. The ride was what you would expect on a small boat in open water. After sighting a whale we approached slowly and respectfully. The captain had an underwater microphone, so we could hear the whale singing (or snoring). When we were about 100 m from the whale we got into the water with our snorkel gear and swam to where the singing was thunderous! We could see nothing. After about 10 minutes this huge whale rose from the depths and surfaced in front of our very eyes. It was spectacular!
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Youbetcha249
Oct 4, 2025
Top ten experience of our life - We found this excursion on TripAdvisor and booked a couple months ahead of our first visit to FP. We met at the designated spot and our guide, O’Neill, was there to greet us and the other guests. We boarded the boat and took off on time. O’Neill and the captain, JP, were fantastic the entire time. On the way out, O’Neill explained about the whales and their migration and how they work to keep them safe. One thing I noticed about them and other FP natives, they are very proud of their country and the beauty they have around them. Over the next four hours, we saw 12-15 humpback whales breach the water, a few times full breach. This alone was so cool to see. Twice they felt it was safe to enter the water and get closer. This was easily one of the coolest experiences of our lives being able to see them up close. They are so incredible. Full disclosure, they have to stop the boat 100 yards away and you swim over. This is in very deep water. Although O’Neill used a floatie to help literally drag anyone that needed help, you need to be a good swimmer and experienced with snorkel. But once we made it there we were able to witness the amazing creatures as they swam gracefully thru the water. With the 45 minutes we had left after the two swims, they took us to a coral reef to snorkel which was also great. This was on Tahiti so the water quality probably not as good as other smaller islands but still good. Overall we highly recommend this tour and both of our guides. They were fantastic! And if you’re not used to the tropical Sun, make sure you use reef safe high SPF especially on your back.
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Schoeker
Oct 2, 2025
Fantastic experience - We were 4 people, plus a guide and boat driver - the tour started punctually at 07 am. On the way we were informed about the whales and safety regulations. After about half an hour we saw the first baby whales appear. At a sufficient distance we went snorkeling in the water and we could see 2 mothers with their calves below us and dive up and down in front of us. An unforgettable moment!!! A perfect trip with a great team.
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Exploration574999
Oct 6, 2025
Worthwhile whale spotting - Excellent day out and a number of whales spotted. Team was kind enough to drop us back in Papeete by boat at the end of the day. Excellent value for money.
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From $162
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).